Florida State Seminoles football statistical leaders

The Florida State Seminoles football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Florida State Seminoles football program in various categories,[1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Seminoles represent Florida State University in the NCAA's Atlantic Coast Conference.

Florida State began competing in intercollegiate football in 1947.[1] This relatively recent start date means that, unlike many other teams, the Seminoles do not divide statistics into a "modern" era and a "pre-modern" era in which complete statistics are unavailable. Thus, all of the lists below potentially include players from as far back as 1947.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

  • Since 1947, seasons have increased from 10 games to 11 and then 12 games in length.
  • The NCAA didn't allow freshmen to play varsity football until 1972 (with the exception of the World War II years), allowing players to have four-year careers.
  • Bowl games only began counting toward single-season and career statistics in 2002.[2] The Seminoles have played in a bowl game every year since the decision, giving players an extra game to accumulate statistics each year since 2002.
  • Similarly, the Seminoles have played in the ACC Championship Game five times since it first occurred in 2005, giving players in those seasons an additional game to accumulate statistics.

These lists are updated through the end of the 2017 season.

Passing

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Heisman winner Chris Weinke is the Seminoles' all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

Passing yards

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Passing touchdowns

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Rushing

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Rushing yards

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Dalvin Cook set career rushing records for the Seminoles in just 3 seasons.

Rushing touchdowns

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Receiving

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Rashad Greene is Florida State's career leader in receptions and receiving yards. He is tied for 2nd in receiving touchdowns.

Receptions

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Receiving yards

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Receiving touchdowns

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Total offense

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Heisman winner Jameis Winston holds the Seminole single-season records for total offense and total touchdowns and places high on both career lists, despite playing only two seasons.

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns.[21]

Total offense yards

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Touchdowns responsible for

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"Touchdowns responsible for" is the official NCAA term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns.[25]

Defense

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ESPN broadcaster Lee Corso is third on Florida State's career interceptions list. He also played quarterback for the Seminoles.

Interceptions

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Tackles

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Sacks

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Kicking

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Roberto Aguayo is the second-most accurate kicker in Florida State history.

Field goals made

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Field goal percentage

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References

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  1. ^ a b "2014 Florida State Seminoles Media Guide" (PDF). Seminoles.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 10, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Jordan Travis". ESPN.com.
  4. ^ a b "Deondre Francois". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  5. ^ "No. 5 Florida State has little trouble crushing No. 3 Clemson". ESPN.com. October 19, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c d "Dalvin Cook". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  7. ^ "No. 13 Florida State rebounds and routs South Florida 55-35". ESPN.com. November 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "Cook rushes for 266 yards in No. 11 Florida State win". ESPN.com. September 12, 2015.
  9. ^ a b "No. 17 Florida State beats Syracuse 45-14; Cook stars". ESPN.com. November 19, 2016.
  10. ^ "Cook runs for 222 yards, No. 12 Florida State beats Miami". ESPN.com. October 11, 2015.
  11. ^ "FSU dumps Miami behind Smith's career-best four TDs". ESPN.com. October 4, 2008. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022.
  12. ^ "No. 3 Clemson rallies for 37-34 win over No. 12 Florida St". ESPN.com. October 29, 2016.
  13. ^ "Boston College vs. Syracuse Box Score". ESPN.com. November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  14. ^ a b "Travis Rudolph". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  15. ^ a b Gator Bowl
  16. ^ "Rashad Greene's career-high 13 catches help No. 2 Noles top Cavaliers". ESPN.com. November 8, 2014.
  17. ^ a b "Rudolph has 238 yards as No. 14 Seminoles beat Wake Forest". ESPN.com. October 15, 2016.
  18. ^ "Tamorrion Terry". ESPN.com.
  19. ^ "Rix tosses for 327 yards in shutout". ESPN.com. November 1, 2003.[dead link]
  20. ^ "Jameis Winston, No. 2 Florida State rip Gators to stay unbeaten". ESPN.com. November 30, 2013.
  21. ^ "2022 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 9. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  22. ^ "EJ Manuel, No. 4 FSU score 35 in 2nd half, top No. 10 Clemson". ESPN.com. September 22, 2012.
  23. ^ a b "Frosh QB Deondre Francois rallies Florida State past Ole Miss 45-34". ESPN.com. September 5, 2016.
  24. ^ "Oklahoma Sooners vs. Florida State Seminoles, Cheez-It Bowl, December 29th, 2022, Full Box Score". ESPN.com. September 1, 2023.
  25. ^ "2022 Football Bowl Subdivision Records" (PDF). NCAA. p. 12. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  26. ^ "Jermaine Johnson II". ESPN.com.
  27. ^ a b c "Roberto Aguayo". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  28. ^ "Miami scores 2 TDs in final 1:15 to sink Florida St". ESPN.com. October 20, 2007.[dead link]
  29. ^ "Florida St. 25, Duke 6". ESPN.com. October 27, 2007. Archived from the original on August 23, 2023.
  30. ^ "Roberto Aguayo kicks 5 FGs as No. 1 Florida State routs Wake Forest". ESPN.com. October 4, 2014.
  31. ^ a b "Ryan Fitzgerald". ESPN.com.
  32. ^ "Ricky Aguayo". ESPN.com.
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