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FSU Football vs. South Florida: Complete Photo Gallery Of 'Noles Win

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 7:59 p.m. ET

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Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball as South Florida Bulls defensive back Johnny Ward (24) defends in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

FSU football got a big win over South Florida as they bounced back from the humiliating loss against Louisville last week. Check out the FSU vs. USF complete photo gallery.

The beginning of the game looked like continuation from the Louisville game when USF took less than 15 seconds to score a touchdown on their first possession.

However, the ‘Noles showed a lot of resolve and answered with a score of their own on just one play.

FSU football then went on a 35-0 run to put the Bulls away, with USF scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to make the game seem closer than it was.

Here are some of the best photos from the ‘Noles 55-35 win over the Bulls Saturday at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls fans play corn hole prior to a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

South Florida fans were confident after starting the year 3-0 and watching FSU football get dismantled the week before.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls running back Marlon Mack (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

The Bulls scored on back-to-back possession in the first quarter, but wouldn’t touch pay dirt again until very late in the third quarter.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

It was the Dalvin Cook show from the first play of the game for the FSU offense until the end. Cook bested his career high Saturday that he set last season against the Bulls with 267 rushing yards.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State  defensive tackle Fred Jones (55) and defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas (90) tackle South Florida Bulls running back Marlon Mack (5) in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

The ‘Noles defense shutdown the USF offense for a quarter and a half or so.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) in the first quarter against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

It was so great to see the old Dalvin Cook back. He ran with conviction and had the burst that made him arguably the best back in college football. They’ll need him even more going forward.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles fullback Freddie Stevenson (23) celebrates a touchdown in the second half against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Jimbo Fisher rewarded fullback Freddie Stevenson for doing all the dirty work. Stevenson scored two touchdowns against USF on short yardage situations.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Jacques Patrick (9) dives forward in the second half as South Florida Bulls linebacker Cecil Cherry (33) defends in the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 55-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Sophomore Jacques Patrick ran like a grown a** man on Saturday. He had a huge day running the ball as well, and hopefully will continue that to spell Dalvin Cook later in the season. He just needs to work on running with a lower center of gravity, but he’s definitely looking to give out the blow to defenders.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second half against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 55-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Jimbo Fisher showed a new element of the FSU offense on Saturday by running quarterback Deondre Francois. It was great to see and paid off in spades as Francois picked up a couple of first downs and scored a touchdown while gaining 75 yards on the ground.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls running back D’Ernest Johnson scores late in the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

The Bulls wouldn’t go quietly as they scored touchdowns on back-to-back possessions in the fourth quarter.

Dec 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive coordinator Charles Kelly coaches against the Houston Cougars in the second quarter in the 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

FSU defensive coordinator could be on the hot seat as the ‘Noles allowed the USF offense to gain an astronomical 8.1 yards per play.

Sep 24, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher (right) talks with South Florida Bulls head coach Willie Taggart (left) after a game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Quick Thoughts

In the end, the ‘Noles were too talented and executed much better on offense to take the 55-35 win and cover the -5.5 point spread.

It was great to see the FSU offense click on all cylinders because they’ll need to score to win against the upcoming competition.

Hopefully, the FSU defense can tighten things up and avoid giving up the explosive plays. If not, the ‘Noles could lose two or three more games.

Stay tuned to Chop Chat for the FSU vs. USF in-depth recap that will be up at 10 am. See you then.

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