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2018 Wake Forest Postgame Hot Takes

Florida State took care of business against Wake Forest, with the defense putting up a comparable performance against the Deacons to what Clemson had done two weeks prior. The offense showed continued improvement but still remains a work in progress. Support the podcast via the...
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2018 Wake Forest Preview

This is likely the last time Florida State will be favored going into a contest in 2018. How do the matchups suggest this one will play out? Support the podcast via the newly created Unconquered Podcast Patreon page. Supporters will be able to watch (or...
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Miami 28, Florida State 27 – Postgame Hot Takes

Old wounds were reopened tonight as Miami managed to come from behind to beat Florida State by the especially hated score of 28-27. Much of the game went exactly as expected, with the result boiling down to turnovers, a key decision by the officiating crew,...
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2018 Miami Preview

Florida State carries some positive momentum into the rivalry contest against Miami, but the matchup isn’t the best for the Seminoles on paper. What can Florida State do to win the game, and what is the likelihood it actually happens? Support the podcast via the...
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Louisville Postgame Hot Takes: Florida State Steals One on the Road

Taken as a whole, Florida State probably didn’t deserve to win this game. But the Seminoles made the big plays when they were needed, forcing key turnovers and cashing in with big plays in the passing game late. As a result, Willie Taggart’s squad still...
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Reevaluating the Northern Illinois Game

After reviewing the win against Northern Illinois, there is definitely room for optimism in some areas and further pessimism in others. This episode briefly breaks down some of the conclusions that can be drawn from multiple rewatches of the game. NOTE: The live film review...
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Northern Illinois Postgame Hot Takes

After scoring 10 points in its first two games against FBS competition, Florida State scored 37 on its way to a win over Northern Illinois. What can be learned from the Seminoles’ fourth game? Please support the podcast via the newly created Unconquered Podcast Patreon...
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Syracuse Postgame Hot Takes

Florida State has now been outscored 54-10 through two games against FBS competition. That is suboptimal. The current offensive tackles are apparently unable to block FBS-level edge rushers, which is problematic. The culture problems that plagued the Seminoles in 2017 have reemerged with a vengeance...
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Secure the Bag, Syracuse Preview, and More

From between Hurricane Florence-caused power outages, this episode covers several topics. FSU’s Turnover Backpack has been controversial among fans, but the players love it. A few additional thoughts after reviewing the Samford game, and a preview of Saturday’s matchup with Syracuse. Please support the podcast...
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Samford Postgame Hot Takes

Whew. That was way closer than any game against an FCS team—even a good one like Samford—should be for Florida State. The defense was shredded to the tune of 6.6 yards per game, the offense continued to struggle, and FSU looked closer to a lethal...
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