3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes, Trey Benson ran for 128 yards and two scores and Florida State became bowl-eligible with a 45-3 rout over Miami on Saturday night.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Miami’s Isaiah Wong missed a contested fadeaway jumper at the buzzer that would've given the Hurricanes a win.

Over four decades as a college head coach, Bowden racked up 377 wins, including an impressive 315-98-4 record over 34 seasons with Florida State University.

Head coach Leonard Hamilton of the Florida State Seminoles reacts during the second round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on March 23, 2019. GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Devin Vassell scored 13 points, M.J. Walker added 12 and Florida State upset No. Florida State had little to worry about down the stretch, a common occurrence against Florida in recent years. The Gators lost to FSU by 17 points in 2017 and by 21 in the season opener last year. Florida: The Gators probably were overrated to begin the season because of the addition of Blackshear, the country's most high-profile transfer.

Florida State Seminoles quarterback James Blackman looks to pass against the Boston College Eagles on Nov. 09, 2019 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Seminoles (5-5, 4-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) took over at their own 41 with 2:27 left and lost a yard. After Grosel threw an interception, Jordan Travis broke free for 66 yards to give Florida State a 14-point lead. The Seminoles recovered the onside kick, and two-time interim coach Odell Haggins left Chestnut Hill with his perfect record intact. Florida State fired Taggart on Sunday, a day after a 27-10 loss to Miami, and named Haggins as the interim coach.

Florida State Seminoles head coach Willie Taggart argues a call during the first half of a rivalry game against the Miami Hurricanes, Nov. 2, 2019, at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State University has fired head football coach Willie Taggart, a day after the Seminoles lost to rival Miami at home. "I spoke to coach Taggart this afternoon to let him know our decision," Coburn said. Longtime assistant coach Odell Haggins will serve as interim head coach. His tenure is the shortest of any head coach since Perry Moss left Florida State after the 1959 season to coach the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

As Florida State and Miami prepare to do battle once more, Local10.com takes a look back at some of the most memorable games in the history of the rivalry. First meeting: Miami Hurricanes 35, Florida State Seminoles 13, Oct. 15, 1951All-time series: Miami Hurricanes 33, Florida State Seminoles 30 (annually since 1969)Miami's Jamal Carter Sr. hits Florida State's Kermit Whitfield for a personal foul during a game at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 8, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. More FSU-Miami Headlines 30 years ago, Sebastian nearly went to jail for taking fire extinguisher Miami turns to quarterback Jarren Williams for Florida State game 'We're gonna beat' Miami, Florida State running back Khalan Laborn saysLongest win streak: Florida State Seminoles, 2010-16 (7)Current win streak: Miami Hurricanes, 2017-18No. Top-ranked Florida State welcomed second-ranked rival Miami to the state capital for a Sunshine State showdown that would live on in college football history. 3 Florida State Seminoles (4-0) 16Miami Orange BowlOct. 3, 1992SunSentinel Florida State kicker Dan Mowrey reacts after missing a 38-yard field-goal attempt against Miami on Oct. 3, 1992.

The Alabama Crimson Tide line up against the Florida State Seminoles during their game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sept. 2, 2017 in Atlanta. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State and Alabama have agreed to a home-and-home series for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Florida State will make the return trip to Tuscaloosa on Sept. 19, 2026. Florida State last defeated Alabama 21-14 in Jacksonville during the 2007 season. Alabama has future non-conference games against Texas, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech.

(CNN) - The NCAA Board of Governors on Tuesday voted unanimously to allow student-athletes to be paid for the use of their name, image and likeness once its three divisions decide on rules for such opportunities. "We must embrace change to provide the best possible experience for college athletes," said Michael Drake, chair of the board for the NCAA, which governs major college athletics. The board's action was based on recommendations from the NCAA Board of Governors Federal and State Legislation Working Group, which includes presidents, commissioners, athletics directors, administrators and student-athletes. The NCAA said new rules should continue to make compensation for play impermissible and that athletes are not employees of the universities. The NCAA has three divisions for athletics -- Division I, Division II and Division III.

Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt speaks to reporters before his team's rivalry game against the Florida State Seminoles, Oct. 2, 2018, in Coral Gables, Florida. CORAL GABLES, Fla. - Former Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt said Monday he's "doing fine" after suffering a heart attack. Richt, who retired at the end of last season, announced the news Monday morning on Twitter. So I wanted to be able to inform everyone that I did have a heart attack this morning. Mark Richt (@MarkRicht) October 21, 2019"As I went through the experience I had peace knowing I was going to heaven but I was going to miss my wife," Richt tweeted.

Joshua Kaindoh #13 of the Florida State Seminoles pressures Bryce Perkins #3 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game. 25 Virginia hung on, barely, to beat Florida State 31-24 on Saturday night. A three-and-out by the Seminoles and a six-play, 72-yard Virginia drive capped by Taulapapa's 2-yard run gave them the lead. With the game tied at 17, Blackman hit Tamorrion Terry for 17 yards on third-and-10 from the FSU 25, and the Seminoles went up-tempo. UP NEXTFlorida State: The Seminoles return home to face Louisville in their ACC home opener.

Florida State Seminoles punter Logan Tyler looks to the referee for a roughing the kicker penalty in the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies, Sept. 3, 2018, in Tallahassee, Florida. Virginia Tech defeated Florida State 24-3. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State punter Logan Tyler has been suspended indefinitely for an undisclosed violation of team rules, head coach Willie Taggart announced Monday. His 53-yard punt in the third quarter was his 50th punt of 50 or more yards in his career. Parker Grothaus also made his first career appearance last weekend, handling kickoffs for the Seminoles.

Boise State running back Robert Mahone crosses the goal line to score the winning touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles, Aug. 31, 2019, in Tallahassee, Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Hank Bachmeier tossed a third-quarter touchdown pass and Robert Mahone had a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth and Boise State rallied from an 18-point deficit to knock off Florida State 36-31 on Saturday in a game moved from Jacksonville to Tallahassee with an earlier start time due to Hurricane Dorian. Florida State lost its season opener for the third straight time. It was the most passing yards by a Boise State first-time starting quarterback. James Blackman had three touchdown passes in the first half as Florida State took a 24-6 lead with 10:53 left.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - With Hurricane Dorian on a potential path toward Florida, this Saturday's season opener between Florida State and Boise State is very much in doubt. 2004Florida State at MiamiRobert Laberge/Getty Images Miami Hurricanes running back Frank Gore runs with the football as Florida State Seminoles linebacker A.J. Gore scored the winning touchdown in overtime as Miami won 16-10 at the Orange Bowl, Sept. 10, 2004. To accommodate the makeup game, Florida had to drop its previously scheduled non-conference game against Presbyterian, leaving the Gators with just five home games. As a result, Florida State had a 21-day layoff (the longest in school history) between games.

The Seminoles haven't played in Jacksonville since beating West Virginia in the 2010 Gator Bowl. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Hurricane season has a way of interfering with the beginning of football season, whether we're talking college or pro. As Hurricane Dorian continues moving toward the east coast of Florida, preparations are underway, as residents want to be ready for any and all potential situations. Those preparations include this weekend's upcoming college football slate. Officials from Florida State University say the Seminoles' season-opening game against Boise State is still on for now, though the school continues to monitor Hurricane Dorian.

The Sooner Schooner takes to the field after Oklahoma scored a touchdown against the Baylor Bears, Sept. 29, 2018, at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. Whether it's rubbing rocks or ringing cowbells, these are just some of the great traditions in college football. "Enter Sandman," Virginia Tech HokiesCourtesy of Virginia Tech AthleticsPerhaps one of the greatest college football entrances can be seen at every Virginia Tech home game. West Virginia players and fans sing it together after every win. Sooner Schooner, Oklahoma SoonersAP Photo/Sue OgrockiPulled by two white ponies named Boomer and Sooner, the Sooner Schooner became the official mascot at Oklahoma in 1980.