TALLAHASSEE, FL (AP) - 4th-ranked Florida State used a 35-3 run in a 20-minute span of the second half Saturday night to remain unbeaten with a 49-37 win over 10th-ranked Clemson.
The Seminoles (4-0, 2-0) emerged as national contenders for the first time in a long time, since Bobby Bowden was directing Florida State in the early 2000s, and Manuel will likely start showing up prominently on more than a few Heisman Trophy watch lists.
Clemson (3-1, 0-1) built a 28-14 lead early in the third quarter on a 52-yard pass from All-American receiver Sammy Watkins to Andre Ellington before the Seminole explosion.
"The game got away from us. ... We have to stay focused," Ellington said.
The two teams combined for 1,093 yards offense as Clemson put up 426 yards against the nation's top-ranked defense.
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