Florida State has a scoring problem.

The Seminoles have, on a per-game average, had one of the most prolific offenses in the country in 2025. However, two losses in their last three games have been the result of a sputtering offense being unable to put the ball in the endzone. 

Saturday night's 24-10 loss at Clemson turned a blip into a trend. For all the fireworks from quarterback Tommy Castellanos and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn to start the season, FSU is once again in danger of finishing with a losing record due to an underperforming offense.

For perspective, the Seminoles entered Saturday night averaging 510.5 yards per game and 40 points per game, the latter of which was good for 7th in the country. 

At Clemson on Saturday night, the Seminoles mustered 360 yards and 10 points - almost 200 yards and exactly 30 points below their season average.

To the credit of Castellanos, he didn't get much help. FSU was plagued by dropped balls, penalties, and missed assignments by the offensive line. The typically unflappable quarterback was constantly on the run, and even the trick plays Malzahn called were quickly sniffed out by the Tiger defense.

Castellanos finished 23-of-43 passing for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He entered the night leading the country with 10.3 yards per pass attempt. Saturday's performance barely met half that mark, checking in at 5.8 yards per attempt.

It wasn't just the passing game, however. FSU managed only 110 yards rushing - a full 131.3 fewer yards than its per-game average entering Saturday night.

Perhaps the biggest concern is that this might not be a one-time blip for FSU. It was the second time in three games that the Seminoles couldn't even muster two touchdowns, despite the high-flying performances that marked FSU's first six games. This game follows FSU's 20-13 loss two games ago.

FSU did score 42 in its blowout of Wake Forest last week. The Noles also dropped 31 in their Week One victory over No. 4 Alabama. They aren't incapable.

However, with head coach Mike Norvell on the hot seat and the possibility of a meaningful postseason now gone, those around the program will certainly be wondering if the Seminoles have lost their fight.

With Norvell's job on the line, it was a bad time for the FSU offense to register its lowest scoring output of the 2025 season.

FSU, now 4-5 overall, hosts Virginia Tech next week in Tallahassee.