WATCH: Trey Benson Gets Seminoles on the Board Against Florida
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The Florida State Seminoles are facing their biggest test of the season, and it's all due to the fact of playing without Jordan Travis, who led them to the 11-0 record they held coming into this game.
With Tate Rodemaker under center, the Seminoles didn't have any big plays in the half -- a big change of pace from when Travis was on the field -- which led to no points through the first quarter and a half of play.
Down 12-0 following a stop, the Seminoles began a drive at their own ten-yard line. After ten plays, they found their way into scoring position with help from a 29-yard pass from Rodemaker to Jaheim Bell and a 14-yard pass from Rodemaker to Johnny Wilson.
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Trey Benson eventually used his size to punch in a touchdown from the one-yard line to cut the deficit to 12-7 just before halftime.
With very little time on the clock, the Gators drove down the field and nearly scored, missing a 52-yard field goal.
While the matchup was destined to be close considering it being a nighttime rivalry matchup in The Swamp, the Seminoles take to halftime with some ground to gain after a slow offensive start.
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