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 10:36 -- Oh man does that hurt for the 'Noles.  Jamie Robinson had what looked like his second pick-6 of the game, but Mister Alexander was offsides.  That's rough.  That could've put the game away.

10:39 -- Florida State comes up with another huge stop, as Patrick Robinson narrowly misses an INT. He's had a monster game.  Clemson is forced to punt.

10:41 -- The 'Noles take over at their 35 with under 13 minutes to play. More in-depth football analysis here: A touchdown would be huge here. A ten point lead in the fourth would be a mighty nice position for FSU. I know, I know.  You can't get this anywhere else. 

10:44 -- Okay. Give me a minute to figure everything out...Ponder throws an interception to Rashard Hall, who then fumbles to Kavell Conner, who rumbles deep into FSU territory.  That was insane.  And a terrible, terrible break for FSU. 

It has to be asked: Why is FSU throwing right there? The running game had been humming and the 'Noles obviously needed to kill some clock.  Of course, had it been complete, I'd no doubt be singing a different tune.  

10:47 -- And Clemson reclaims the lead. Andre Ellington with a 9-yard TD run.  It's hard to blame the defense for that. Clemson had a very short field.

This is nuts...Clemson puts in its second string kicker, Spencer Benton, and he misses the PAT.  What's the deal with Clemson kickers? Clemson 27, Florida State 24.

Even with all that has gone wrong over the last 6 or so minutes, FSU still caught a big break with that missed PAT.  FSU has to feel like they can at least get into FG range.

10:53 -- FSU has done a lot of running out of the shotgun.  It's been pretty successful thus far, but Clemson swallows it up this time. 

10:55 -- Ponder misses the receiver on third down, and FSU is forced to punt.  Now it's Clemson with a chance for a two-score lead.  The Tigers take over at their own 27.  Can FSU make a stop?

10:57 -- That's a nice play call -- Parker fakes the give to Spiller and keeps it himself for a long gain and a first down.  

10:59 -- Oh dear.  That could be a backbreaker.  Andre Ellington (not Spiller, go figure) runs for 43 and puts Clemson inside the FSU 10.  Look on the bright side, if FSU can hold, Clemson can't kick a field goal...

11:01 -- Another TD for Clemson.  And another missed PAT.  This is a bizarre game. Parker hits Durrell Barry for a TD. It's Barry's first catch of the season. Go figure. Even with the missed PAT, Clemson has a two-score lead with just over 4 minutes to play.  This will be tough for the 'Noles to pull out.

Clemson 33, Florida State 24 

CJ Spiller with 305 all-purpose yards.  That's the second most in Clemson history.  The most is Spiller's 310 two weeks ago against Miami. He's pretty good.

11:04 -- This stadium is electric.  

11:05 -- That oughta do it.  Ponder's fourth INT is drilled to Tallahassee native DeAndre McDaniel. Then Ponder throws his body torpedo style into McDaniel.  Not a smart move by him.

11:07 -- Spiller with a 5 yard TD. And the kick is good.  Go figure.  Clemson 40, Florida State 24.

What an epic meltdown. That's three fourth quarter TDs for Clemson.  And a terrible, awful, miserable quarter for Florida State.  What could've been a season changing victory has stunningly turned into what could be a season changing blowout.

And with that, I'll be going down for interviews.  Thanks for following, folks.  It's been fun.

9:47 -- How's this for a stat? Ponder in the first half was 11-of-13, with both incompletions as INTs

9:48 -- FSU can't convert on third and Powell punts deep into the end zone.  Clemson will take over at the 20.

9:50 -- Freshman Nick Moody checks in at rover.  

9:52 -- The FSU defense returns to form.  LB Kendall Smith covering CJ Spiller? That's a gross mismatch, and Spiller blows past Smith down the sideline for a 58-yard TD.  Yikes.  Clemson 21, FSU 17. 

Spiller already has 206 all-purpose yards on the game.  Not good for FSU.  The 'Noles obviously need to be very careful here.  Going down two scores would be bad news.

9:58 -- Ponder with a big completion to Rod Owens on 3rd and 8.  Picks up 14 and moves the chains.  That quiets the crowd for a little bit.

10:00 -- Ouch.  FSU had a great screen set up for Tavares Pressley, and he just drops it.  He had a lot of blockers there and could've had a huge gain...

10:01 -- Wow.  Ponder comes big again, hitting Easterling over the middle for a first down on third-and-ten.  Heck of a catch by Easterling.  FSU keeps moving the ball.

10:06 -- After a nice second down run by Thomas, FSU gets a first down at the Clemson 17.  This is a very nice drive for the 'Noles.  Ponder has looked sharp.

10:09 -- Oh man. Jarmon Fortson appears to make a great play on 2nd down. He would've had a touchdown in the corner of the end zone, but he couldn't hang on.  Nice effort.

...And on the next play, Ponder hits Lonnie Pryor for a 15-yard completion that takes FSU to the one.  First and goal.

10:10 -- Ponder runs a sneak and is ruled down at the one, but it looks like he got in. This is under review...

And it stands.  2nd down at the 1.

10:13 -- Thomas punches it in from a yard out.  He's really come on these last two weeks.

Florida State 24, Clemson 21. 16 plays, 70 yards, 6:19.  

What a drive.  To hold the ball for that many plays is big in a game like this.  Also, FSU was 4-for-4 on third down, including two huge passes from Ponder.  The best way to keep CJ Spiller in check is to keep him off the field (duh) and FSU did a great job of that right there.

10:17 -- A series of Clemson penalties allowed FSU to kickoff from the 45.  He puts in through the uprights, but sadly, they don't give any points for that. 

10:20 -- Uh oh.  After Clemson converts a 3rd and 10, Nick Moody is down with an injury.  No word on what it is year, but he's up walking on his own power.  Korey Mangum checks back in.  

10:21 -- Welcome back, Mr. Spiller.  Spiller takes two carries for nearly 65 yards. He has14 carries, 125 yards on the game, but appeared to have some sort of injury following the last run.  No word on him yet.

10:23 -- Yikes.  Parker has Ford wiiiiiiiiiide open for what would've been a TD, but Ford dropped it.

10:24 -- Another break for FSU.  Parker hit Palmer for a wide open TD, but it's called back for what we think is an ineligible receiver penalty.  That's huge.  The FSU defense holds on third down, and Clemson comes on to try a 26-yard FG.

10:26 -- Unbelievable.  Clemson K Richard Jackson misses the chip shot that would've tied it. What an awful, awful night for him. Two missed field goals (that were very make-able) and a missed PAT.   

10:29 -- FSU converts yet another third down.  First and ten near midfield.

10:30 -- Yikes.  FSU tries for a reverse for Bert Reed, but Reed can't handle the pitch and ends up losing 14 yards.  The shame of it is that it looked like he had space for days.  That could've been a big gain.

END OF QUARTER

Maybe Mickey should've announced his retirement at the beginning of the season?

8:32 -- Who are these people and what have they done with the FSU defense? After some more strong pressure, Florida State forces another punt.

8:33 -- Clemson's Dawson Zimmerman hits a beautiful punt that lands on FSU's two-yard line. Death Valley is mighty loud now. 

8:35 -- Good for at least one a game, FSU runs that goofy nobody-move-on-the-offensive-line gimmick that they've been running for the last few weeks. And just like every other time, it works, and FSU converts a third-and-four inside its own 20.

8:37 -- Okay. FSU apparently has some serious good karma on its side. Thomas runs for a first down, promptly fumbles, and the ball bounces squarely into the arms of guard Rodney Hudson, who rumbles for a few more yards.  Hudson is credited with a 9-yard carry.

8:38 -- Woops.  Jinxed 'em. A few moments later freshman Chris Thompson coughs up the ball, and this time Clemson recovers.  That's a good way to give up momentum after the 'Noles had a total stranglehold on it.

8:41 -- And Clemson hits a big play.  Parker hits Dye for a 42-yard TD and Clemson is right back in it. The Tigers go for two, make it, and cut the lead to 3.  FSU 17, Clemson 14

8:47 -- Oh dear.  Thomas is stuffed for a loss of two on first down, and the Clemson fans are officially back in the game.

8:48 -- FSU goes to a shovel pass for Bert Reed that is stuffed for no gain. Third and long and it's very loud here.

8:49 -- We have another "offsides thingie" (copyright, Andrew Carter) to pick up 5

8:50 -- Well look at that. Clemson gets hit with another big penalty, this time a pass interference, that gives FSU a big first down. And the Clemson crowd is silent again.  Can anyone remember a game this streaky?  This is wild, and we're only midway through the second quarter.

8:55 -- And FSU strikes a big play of its own. Ponder finds Reed on a little route in the flats, and Reed starts running (very quickly) and takes it 44 yards to set the Noles up on the FSU 20. That Clemson PI call looks pretty big now...

8:56 -- Nevermind.  There's that momentum again.  Under pressure, Ponder tosses a pick and Clemson takes over at the 21. That's a big missed opportunity for the Noles.

8:59 -- Good evening, CJ Spiller. After FSU had done a nice job containing him, Spiller breaks outside for a 45-yard run that sets Clemson up inside the red zone.  You knew that was coming sooner or later, right?

9:02 -- Ugly. After a short completion, Korey Mangum misses what should've been a routine tackle, and Clemson moves to the FSU one-yard line, poised to reclaim the lead.

9:04 -- FSU is flagged for too many men on the field.  Clemson won't gain much yardage (seeing as their on the one...) but still, a bad penalty.

9:06 -- Well look at that.  Markus White comes off Parker's blind side and forces a fumble.  FSU recovers.  The play is under review, but everyone in the press box (including yours truly) believes the call will be upheld. What a huge break for FSU.

9:08 -- The call is upheld.  FSU takes over at the 6.  Dekoda Watson on the recovery.  

9:10 -- Most ridiculous game ever? Perhaps.  Ponder tosses another interception, and Clemson takes over at the FSU 24.  It appears that Taiwan Easterling may have run the wrong route.  The yelling that he's getting on the sideline suggests as much...

9:12 -- the FSU defense comes up with a nice stop and forces a Clemson field goal attempt from 38 yards.  It's way wide right. FSU maintains the three point lead. Ugly kick.

9:15 -- FSU takes over with about a minute and half to go in the half.  Will FSU try to get some points or be happy with the lead at half?

9:18 -- Your answer appears to be yes.  After some nice Thomas runs and a few completions, Ponder has moved FSU inside Clemson territory.

9:19 -- FSU has it at the Clemson 41 with one second on the clock. Will they attempt a 58-yarder? Why yes, yes they will.

9:21 -- Hopkins' kick is well short, but Clemson called timeout before the snap, and the freshman will get another crack at it.

9:22 -- Well look at that. The kick is short again, and Clemson opts to return.  But in comes Mr. Hopkins, who wraps up and drives the returner to the ground for a great tackle. Some folks on the FSU defense could maybe take a lesson from him.

END OF HALF. Florida State 17, Clemson 14

7:46 -- FSU wins the opening kickoff and has deferred to the second half.  Guess we'll see just how inspired the 'Noles' defense is.

7:48 -- FSU's special teams keep CJ Spiller in check -- for now.  Clemson to start at the 25

7:52 -- Spiller just hauled in his 106th career reception, the all-time record for Clemson running backs.

7:53 -- Well hey there, defense.  FSU holds on third down and Greg Reid returns to the Clemson 45 where Christian Ponder and the Seminole offense will begin their first possession.

7:55 -- A Ponder run converts a third-and-one. It looked like he was stopped at first, but FSU got a good spot and continues to drive in Clemson territory.

8:00 -- FSU's been hit hard by two holding penalties this drive.  Third-and-20 on the 32....and a nifty little shovel pass gets 15 back.  Dustin Hopkins on for a 35 yarder

8:02 -- It's good. Florida State 3, Clemson 0. Nine plays, 26 yards

8:02 -- Nice start for FSU.  And of course it doesn't hurt to build up a little confidence for Hopkins.  That could be beneficial later.

8:07 -- The gains were relatively small, but Patrick Robinson just saved two TDs.  Clemson's running around left tackle and with Parker's 11-yard  pass, Clemson moves into FSU territory.  

8:09 -- New formation, same result.  FSU lines up with no d-linemen, and Parker hits Jacoby Ford for a big gain.  First down for Clemson insied the FSU 20.

8:10 -- And on the very next play, Parker hits Dwayne Allen for a 17-yard TD.  Missed PAT. Clemson 6, FSU 3. 7 plays, 76 yards.

8:14 -- Ponder and Co. take over at the 22.  'Noles need a big response here, yes?

8:16 -- Big break for FSU -- Clemson gets hit with a personal foul penalty and moves FSU across the 50.

8:17 -- Wow.  What a nifty play.  Christian Ponder makes a stunning fake, and RB Lonnie Pryor is open for miles on a wheel route.  50-yards later, FSU is in the end zone. The play is under review to make sure Pryor got in, but from my perspective, he's definitely in.  Huge, huge play.

...and he's in. Florida State 10, Clemson 6.  4 plays, 78 yards.

8:21 -- That was an excellent play by FSU. Ponder faked the handoff the Pryor up the gut, then faked the end around to Bert Reed.  The Tigers were totally fooled, and Pryor was all alone streaking down the sideline. Ponder made a beautiful throw.

8:24 -- Florida State's pass rush is having some success.  Nigel Bradham comes in and blocked and wraps up Parker.  Parker made a great play to get it to his tight end, but it's still a loss.

8:25 -- Oh wow.  On third down, Parker throws a bullet right into Jamie Robinson's bread basket.  Robinson takes it back 52-yards for a score. the Seminoles have completely silenced the Clemson fans.  Great play by the FSU defense.  Florida State 17, Clemson 6.

END OF QUARTER

We’re a bit more than an hour away now from the Seminoles’ important Atlantic Coast Conference game tonight against the Tigers. If FSU is to have any hope of playing for a league championship, it must leave Death Valley, well, alive.

I made my prediction yesterday and I stand by it: FSU 38, Clemson 36.

Place is starting to fill up. Lots of orange. Won’t be long now.