White Targets 9 Plays to Fix Defense | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Tony White, Florida State’s defensive coordinator, is zeroing in on nine critical plays from their recent loss to SMU that he believes cost the game, despite forcing three turnovers. The defense surrendered over 580 yards and struggled on third downs, with key breakdowns including a 50+ yard touchdown pass and a long third-down score due to poor coverage. While White remains confident in his unit’s potential to be elite, he’s stressing consistency and flawless execution as the missing pieces. With a bye week ahead, the team is preparing for a brutal stretch against top offenses, and White is demanding every player knows their assignment and executes it perfectly—because when all 11 are locked in, Florida State can be one of the nation’s best defenses. 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/5bbf9ca1f23986ca