1997 Wake Forest vs Florida State first half

Описание: TALLAHASSE, FL - Any pregame fears that Florida State might suffer a letdown after an emotional win over North Carolina were put to rest with a 28 point first quarter effort as the Seminoles won their 10th game of the season, 58-7 over Wake Forest.

FSU's offense scored on three of its first four possessions staking the Tribe to a 21 point lead with 1:31 left in the first quarter. The Seminole defense joined the scoring at the close of the quarter when back up defensive end Tony Bryant raced 19 yards with an interception.

E. G. Green's second scoring reception of the game and a 21 yard field goal by Sebastian Janikowski provided the 38-0 halftime margin.

After a three yard Thad Busby to Peter Warrick scoring strike pushed the lead to 45-0, Janikowski lined up to attempt a school record field goal. His 56 yarder is now the longest in FSU history and the fourth longest in college football since the use of a kicking tee was disallowed.

Wake Forest quarterback Ben Sankey broke up the Seminole shutout in the third quarter, hitting Desmond Clark with a 25 yard scoring strike. The Tribe tacked on another field goal and a touchdown pass from third teamer Chris Weinke to Germaine Stringer for the final margin.

Busby, who left the game after one play in the third quarter, completed 27 of 35 passes for 390 yards and four touchdowns. Green finished with a game high 120 yards on seven receptions for two touchdowns and was one of 12 Seminoles to catch at least one pass. The Seminole defense held Wake to minus one yard rushing on the day.