Lifeless. Flat. Uninspired. Unprepared. Undisciplined.

However you want to describe it, Saturday's loss to Clemson was another chapter in a long book of horrors for Florida State. Three straight years of failing football.

This defeat was even more painful since it came against a rival, and one that was playing quite poorly. Clemson had only thrown two passing touchdowns in seven games entering the night.

Before halftime, the Tigers had already doubled their season total. They also ended with their most points against an FBS opponent this fall in the 36-24 victory.

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Mike Norvell has now dropped eight consecutive games to primary rivals, with only two of those losses being within one score.

Following a BYE week, the Seminoles played as poorly as they have all year. Could this be the result that finally reaches the boiling point?…