Yes, I modified that title from the famous axiom “live by the sword, die by the sword,” and for good reason: in Saturday’s season-opening loss to Boise State, Florida State got off to a great 24-6 start, then watched as the Broncos methodically crept back to capture a 36-31 upset victory in Tallahassee.
Did FSU’s offensive ineptitude in the second half have something to do with that? Naturally. But the Seminole defense, all too often unable to get off the field in surrendering 10-19 third-down conversions, owns the lion’s share of the blame and has plenty to address moving forward.