Even though Florida State was off last weekend, it was a very fortuitous bye week for the Seminoles.

FSU (2-0) rose three spots to No. 7 in this week's AP poll while sitting at home.

The Seminoles return to action Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., when they close out nonconference play for now against Kent State (1-2).

While the Golden Flashes have lost their last 24 games against FBS opponents, FSU head coach Mike Norvell has seen some significant improvements early this season under Kent State interim coach Mark Carney, who nearly snapped that drought Saturday.

"They've had a challenging offseason. The interim head coach, I think, is doing a remarkable job," Norvell said. "... It's a team that's getting better."

The bye gave the Seminoles a week to rest before a stretch of five straigh

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