In front of a homecoming crowd of 43,711, the Noles produced their best offensive output of the year – by far – beating the Charleston Southern Bucs 41-7.

Florida State football true freshman quarterback Luke Kromenhoek is starting vs. Charleston Southern. It is the first start of Kromenhoek's FSU career, and he is the third quarterback to start a game for the Seminoles this season. DJ Uiagalelei and Brock Glenn are the other two quarterbacks to earn a start.

Florida State football will be without Marvin Jones Jr., Fentrell Cypress, Jaylen Early and Conrad Hussey vs. Charleston Southern

Prepare for fireworks in Tallahassee as Florida State wages battle against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers in an ACC vs. Big South-OVC Association classic showdown.

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell saw the promises of what his team could be next year - and a victory to show for it. While the 41-7 homecoming win Saturday over a 1-11 Charleston Southern may not mean as much as the Seminoles improved to 2-9, Norvell placed his young talents on display at Doak Campbell Stadium.

With a struggling offense, a battered defense, and a series of coaching changes shaking the program, this weekend’s matchup against Charleston Southern offers an opportunity for momentary celebration and foundational growth.