{
  "id": 6254406,
  "title": "“We came up short:” Mike Norvell on FSU’s 27-24 loss to No. 19 SMU",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/we-came-up-short-mike-norvell-on-fsus-27-24-loss-to-no-19-smu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T08:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/came-short-mike-norvell-fsu-082202300.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Norvell, Florida State head coach, discussed his team's 27-24 loss to No. 19 SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday night. Norvell and quarterback Ashton Daniels met with local media after the game. The Seminoles fell short, coming up just one field goal shy of victory. Norvell noted that the game was a close one with a lot of one plays. Some of SMU's explosive plays and missed offensive opportunities were highlighted. Norvell also mentioned the team's struggles in protecting the passing game and being inconsistent in execution. SMU had four turnovers, and Florida State finished 2-of-15 on third down. Neither coach mentioned looking for a change in quarterback play.",
  "summary": "Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and quarterback Ashton Daniels met with local media after Monday night’s 27-24 loss to No. 19 SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium. “Tonight, coming off of it, just another close game, a lot of one plays,” Norvell said. “You think back through it, some of the explosive plays that we […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Florida State fell short, losing 27-24 to SMU.",
    "SMU had four turnovers, while Florida State 2-of-15 on third down.",
    "Norvell criticized team's passing game protection and execution inconsistency."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "What FSU head coach Mike Norvell said after SMU loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/what-fsu-head-coach-mike-norvell-said-after-smu-loss",
        "published": "2026-09-08T11:45:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}