TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s stats against East Texas A&M require the context that the totals were accumulated against an FCS program.

But the best stats within the 77-3 rout on Saturday are in the participation report, where more than 80 Seminoles played. This includes more than 17 true freshmen.

“We’re having to rely on some young guys this year,” FSU offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn said. “There’s nothing like getting them out there, seeing how they respond. I think for the most part, all the young guys played hard. There’s some little details, the techniques and the little things. We got to keep working.”

As No. 10 FSU (2-0) moves into the bye week, it’s a time to rest and allow bodies to heal. The Seminoles practiced on Tuesday and Wednesday but will then break before returning t

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