TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Local 10 spoke with former Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier ahead of Miami’s top-25 showdown against Florida State at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on Saturday night.

Fans are getting ready for a state showdown Saturday night with the No.3 ranked Miami Hurricanes in Tallahassee to take on the No. 18 Seminoles, and this year’s faceoff is a top 25 matchup.

Local 10’s Will Manso reported live from Tallahassee, where fans gathered at Pockets, a local venue owned by Rosier’s sister, ahead of the game.

Reflecting on his time at Miami, Rosier described the experience of facing Florida State as special.

“Me and my dad, we were Miami fans. My sister over there and my stepmom, my sisters, they were Florida State fans. So growing up it was always kind of divided house, but it was always love and then being able to play in it meant everything to me,” he said.

Rosier, who helped Miami defeat Florida State 24-20 in 2017 with three touchdowns, said he understands the intensity players face during rivalry week.

“So I came here, we beat Florida State, so go Canes. But it’s one thing that you hear about every year. For the most part it’s one of the most intense weeks of practices building up. So I know these guys are ready. I talked to some people and these guys are locked in,” he said.

Kickoff on Saturday is set for 7:30 p.m.

Will Manso

Will Manso came back home to South Florida when he joined Local 10 in March of 1999. During his time here, Will has kept busy by working in sports, news and he's even dabbled in entertainment. He is now Local 10's sports director and also enjoys the chance to serve as a host for special shows on Local 10.

Former Canes QB Malik Rosier speaks with Local 10 ahead of No. 3 Miami vs. No. 18 Florida State

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