TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s rush defense has had letdowns in losses, but the body of work shows significant improvement: FSU is 27th in the FBS in allowing just 112.6 yards per game, up 80 spots in the rankings from 2024.

First-year defensive coordinator Tony White’s 3-3-5 scheme features multiple looks up front, and the Seminoles have their best run defense since they ranked 21st in 2016.

The Seminoles have faced a few mobile quarterbacks, including Wake Forest’s Robby Ashford (12 carries, 59 yards) in a 42-7 win two weeks ago. But now FSU will face quarterback Kyron Drones, who has been inconsistent as a passer but at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, is a tough runner who powers Virginia Tech’s option offense.

“They’ve done a good job of really showcasing him in the triple-option game,” F

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