As for the Seminoles, a 3–3 start ended with 5 straight wins to close out the regular season.
Harry Massey scored on a 1-yard touchdown run to give the Seminoles an early 7–0 lead, set up by a 25-yard kickoff return and a 48-yard rush both by Lee Corso.
After Florida State lost both Corso (on a collision) and the ball after an ensuing punt, the Miners took advantage, scoring on a Rusty Rutledge touchdown catch from Jesse Whittenton to make it 7–7 after one quarter.
The Seminoles finally responded with a Len Swantic touchdown pass to make it 41–13 (after the kick was blocked).
Future actor Burt Reynolds rushed for 35 yards on 7 carries for Florida State.