Here are 3 keys to victory for FSU football against Pitt
Tallahassee Democrat reporter Peter Holland Jr breaks down how FSU football can beat Pitt with his three keys to victory.
(This story has been updated to add new information.)
Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson left for the locker room just before halftime after taking a big hit against Pittsburgh.
With 1:04 to go in the second quarter, Robinson took a screen pass from Tommy Castellanos at the FSU 35-yard line. He took a shot to his midsection from Pitt defensive back Kavir Bains-Marquez and dragged him for a 4-yard gain. After the play, Robinson lay on the field as trainers helped him to his feet.
Robinson had two catches for 10 yards at the time he left the game. The drive ended with a touchdown that put the Seminoles ahead 21-14.
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Duce Robinson injury update
FSU started the second half with Micahi Danzy, Lawayne McCoy and Elijah Moore at wide receiver. Robinson was not seen on the sideline.
Duce Robinson injury: How it happened
Robinson caught a bubble screen with 1:13 remaining in the second quarter at the Seminoles’ 35-yard line. Pitt’s Kavir Bains-Marquez hit him hard in the sternum, then slid down the 6-foot-6, 223-pound receiver to tackle him by the ankles. Robinson hit the turf after a 4-yard gain to the 39-yard line, then stayed down with his face on the ground.
Trainers came out to treat Robinson, who got up and walked unaided off the field. He tried to re-enter the game during the next timeout and was seen talking with the coaching staff to let him back in, but he walked to the locker room with 18 seconds remaining. The drive ended shortly after with a Tommy Castellanos touchdown pass to Landen Thomas.
Duce Robinson stats
Robinson is FSU’s leading receiver this season, entering the Pitt game with 433 yards on 23 catches. He ranks third in the ACC in receiving yards, and his three receiving touchdowns are tied for sixth. He spent the previous two seasons at Southern California, where he had 39 receptions for 747 yards and seven touchdowns.
