Desir's Crossover and Defense's Breakdown | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State’s defense struggled mightily against SMU, with a viral moment featuring lineman Mandrell Desir’s basketball-style crossover move backfiring—allowing SMU to convert a key third down and set up the game-winning field goal. Though defensive coordinator Tony White defended Desir’s personality, he emphasized that unnecessary theatrics won’t be tolerated. He also noted Desir had to switch positions due to his twin brother’s absence. But White made clear: one play doesn’t define the night—the defense surrendered over 580 yards and multiple critical breakdowns, including nine pivotal plays costing them 250 yards and 10 points. With a bye week ahead, White is laser-focused on uniting all 11 players around discipline, toughness, and consistency, aiming to transform this defense into one of the nation’s best by eliminating “crazy stuff” and locking in on a unified mission. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73d09793edcb54a6