Recruits React To Florida State's Comeback Victory Against The Florida Gators
For the fourth time in 2023, Florida State overcame a double-digit deficit as the team responded in the second half to knock off Florida in The Swamp. The victory was sweet for multiple reasons as the Seminoles ended the Gators' campaign while triumphing with a backup quarterback in the process.
The contest was televised on ESPN and there were a large portion of recruits inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium who attended the game. That meant a lot of eyes were on Florida State for its second consecutive victory against Florida.
NoleGameday reached out to commits and targets to get their thoughts on the performance. Check out their reactions below.
2025 Four-Star Quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (FSU commit): "It just shows how FSU came together as a team and fought through the hard times to come out with the win."
2026 Four-Star Quarterback Romin Seymour: "It was a hard-fought win and the defense came together and played well in the later parts of the game."
Four-Star Running Back Kam Davis (FSU commit): "Amazing win for the history of that rivalry and also for the season itself. The guys was patient and trusted each other all game. Message to everyone; FSU ain't done yet. Go Noles!"
2025 Four-Star Running Back Taevion Swint (UCF commit): "GO NOLES"
Four-Star Wide Receiver Camdon Frier (FSU commit): "I'm just glad we pulled it out. Tough environment but awesome win. Undefeated was the plan and we did it. Unbelievable season."
2026 Four-Star Wide Receiver Devin Carter (FSU commit): "WOW what a game, amazing win. Getting the win in that type of environment is huge for this program and where it is headed. ACC championship next!"
2026 Four-Star Wide Receiver Na'eem Burroughs: "Started a little slow but rallied together and finished the game! Great team victory!"
Three-Star Offensive Lineman Jayden Todd (FSU commit): "The Noles showed amazing fight and powered through some real adversity!! Noles on top!!"
2025 Four-Star Offensive Lineman Ziyare Addison: "Big win for the Noles! This shows the depth and amount of talent on this team. They are still title contenders."
2026 Five-Star Offensive Lineman Maxwell Riley: "Great win for the Noles! Really happy for the team/coaching staff, they’ve battled a lot of adversity and earned this win."
2026 Four-Star Offensive Lineman Micah Smith: "I went into the game knowing that FSU is going to have to fight hard for the win. It’s a big-time rivalry game so records are thrown out of the window. It was a battle going back and forth til the end. Also FSU pass rush was very dominant. It’s a good win for the Noles."
Three-Star Defensive End Tyron Reed (Duke commit): "Once again they’ve continued to find a way to win. Just shows the program knows how to win."
2025 Four-Star Defensive End Jalen Wiggins: "I thought the game was great, the atmosphere was crazy and Florida played well until the second half when the Seminoles began to deliver on offense much more consistently."
2025 Four-Star Defensive End Javion Hilson: "The game was awesome. I love how the defensive line created a second line of scrimmage getting off the ball with violent hands and putting pressure on the quarterback and making plays and the backfield."
Three-Star Defensive Tackle Jamorie Flagg (FSU commit): "It was a tough one, had me at the edge of my seat but when adversity hit the guys stuck together, played hard in a tough fought win, and ending the regular season off 12-0. LETS GO BABY!
2026 Five-Star Linebacker Tyler Atkinson: "Huge win without QB J. Travis. The team put a stamp on "We got your back!" They are playing and coaching relentlessly for each other. That is big to me."
Four-Star Defensive Back Ricky Knight III (FSU commit): "Money green over here man! We really like that."
2025 Four-Star Defensive Back Drake Stubbs: "Great Game. Defense looked really good. I liked how 7 came down the alley and made that big hit and J Verse was everywhere."
2026 Defensive Back Jalon Copeland: "It was a little off in the first half but coming out second half they adjusted and handled business to move on 12-0."
Three-Star Kicker Jake Weinberg (FSU commit): "State champs, they fought hard and played through all the adversity! Go Noles!"
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