Monday morning offered, if nothing else, a lowering of the temperature regarding any immediate action. Alford promised a "comprehensive assessment" of Norvell's program at the end of the season but pledged that Florida State was "fully committed" to helping the football team rebound in the coming weeks.

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The Florida State Seminoles are going to be without one of their best defenders in CB Ja'Bril Rawls, who is out with an injury.

The Seminoles were penalized 13 times against Stanford and needed an untimed down from the 2-yard line after an improbable completion and pass interference gift to set up the game's final play, a failed burst from Gavin Sawchuk near the goal line.

The Florida State Seminoles are headed to the "other" Sunshine State this weekend to face off against the Stanford Cardinal in what is shaping up to be a redemption game for head coach Mike Norvell, as he looks to salvage a 3-3 season.