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Jordan Travis accounts for 5 TDs and No. 8 Florida State thumps No. 5 LSU 45-24 in marquee matchup

By Bruce Kropp Sep 4, 2023 | 6:06 AM

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Travis accounted for five touchdowns, including three to Michigan State transfer Keon Coleman, and No. 8 Florida State throttled fifth-ranked LSU 45-24 in the most anticipated matchup of college football’s opening weekend.

The Seminoles extended their winning streak to seven and established themselves as an early-season favorite to make the College Football Playoff. Travis completed 23 of 31 passes for 342 yards and four TDs. He also ran for a score.

Coleman finished with nine catches for 122 yards. LSU’s Jayden Daniels completed 22 of 37 passes for 347 yards, with an interception and a 75-yard score in the waning minutes.