'WOW KALEN DELOACH!' FSU football fans react to defensive touchdown vs. Clemson
It wasn't looking good for Florida State football late in the third quarter vs. Clemson.
No. 3 FSU had fallen behind by a touchdown with the Tigers driving again to try to get back ahead by two scores. But just when they needed it most, the Seminoles got a huge play from their defense.
With Clemson inside FSU's 30-yard line, redshirt senior Kalen DeLoach got a free run at Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik. The linebacker from Savannah, Georgia put a big hit on Klubnik, knocking the ball loose. DeLoach wound up with the ball and then took it 56 yards for the touchdown. After an extra point, Florida State was tied with Clemson 24-24 with less than a minute left in the third quarter.
You're gonna want to watch this one.
Yeesh 😤 @KalenDeloach #NoleFamily | #KeepCLIMBing pic.twitter.com/uDPSEnrRAd— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) September 23, 2023
Coach Dabo Swinney said during an interview before the fourth quarter that the sack happened because of a missed protection. Running back Phil Mafah went to the other side of the line before slipping out on a passing route.
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FSU fans react to Kalen DeLoach touchdown
Seminoles fans went ballistic after the scoop and score. Here's a look at some of the reactions on the app formerly known as Twitter.
That hit by #FSU 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯😂
— HOF (@gwee__) September 23, 2023
oh my blitz #fsu
— Joel (@JoelAPimentel) September 23, 2023
That hit was beautiful. I could cry. #FSU
— Carrie Raisler (@TVandDinners) September 23, 2023
WHAT A HITTT 🔥🔥 #FSU
— showtime (@JPearl29) September 23, 2023
WOW MAN @KalenDeloach!!! THAT WAS A PLAY!!! #FSU #NOLES
— Nicole Christensen (@NicNac_Nole) September 23, 2023
Not long before the play, FSU fans were complaining about defensive coordinator Adam Fuller. He got a break for a while, at least.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Kalen DeLoach touchdown for FSU vs. Clemson gets big fan reaction
