The No. 2 ranked Miami Hurricanes and Carson Beck put on an absolute performance against in-state rival Florida State Seminoles in Week 6 of college football. The Hurricanes were flexing a 28-3 lead heading into the 4th and finished the game successfully, stopping the comeback with a 28-22 win. But according to an FSU insider, the real tea took place off the field, with Kirk Herbstreit throwing another haymaker at Florida State, even after FSU honored Lee Corso pre-game.

Lee Corso is a Florida State alum (1953–56) who starred for the Seminoles as a two-way player (quarterback and defensive back), earning the nickname “Sunshine Scooter.” After a legendary broadcasting career on ESPN’s College GameDay (starting in 1987), he proclaimed his retirement. On October 4th, FSU decided to throw some pre-game props and appreciation to Lee Corso, but that didn’t stop Kirk Herbstreit from going at FSU.

Florida State insider Brendan Sonnone hopped onto X with the tea from the pre-game stray from Herbstreit: “My buddy (waiting in line to get into the game) says Kirk Herbstreit (on the call) just threw the U up at a bunch of FSU fans booing at him lol.” Kirk Herbstreit throwing the ‘U’ is not surprising at all, but it was a very questionable gesture, especially after Florida State honored Lee Corso.

Kirk Herbstreit and FSU’s feud goes all the way back to the 2023 postseason. FSU got snubbed for a 1-loss Bama team by the Playoff committee after going undefeated in their regular season and winning the ACC championship. Instead of backing and rooting for FSU, Kirk Herbstreit supported the CFP’s decision, citing FSU’s drop in competitiveness after losing Jordan Travis, and threw some shade at them: “You’re comparing Alabama to Florida State, you got to give Alabama the nod.” That didn’t sit well with Seminoles fans, who felt their perfect season was unfairly disrespected on a national level.

Since then, it’s been nothing but bad blood between Kirk Herbstreit and Florida State Seminoles. FSU fans are always seen booing Kirk Herbstreit during his College GameDay broadcasts and posting online backlash. Kirk Herbstreit has tried to explain that he loves the program, is entitled to his opinions, and didn’t mean to hurt their feelings.

By the looks of it, this isn’t going to end anytime soon, and Florida State fans aren’t easy forgiving folks. The situation remains a symbol of how personal and polarized college football debates can become.

Lee Corso receives Medal of Freedom from Ron DeSantis

Lee Corso was given the Governor’s Medal of Freedom by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This is one of the highest awards a person can get in Florida. It is given to people who have done great things for the state and its people.

Lee Corso is a Miami native. He went to Miami Jackson Senior High School and later attended Florida State University (FSU) in 1953. The award ceremony happened right in front of the governor’s mansion just a few hours before the Florida State-Hurricanes showdown. Ron DeSantis gave big props to Lee Corso: “For decades, Lee has been an essential part of the college football experience..From his time as the ‘Sunshine Scooter’ at Florida State, to his coaching career, to his iconic headgear picks, Lee has been a fixture of college football. He has devoted his life to the game he loves, and he has made all Floridians proud.”

Corso is now part of a small group of people who have received this honor. Another famous person who got the medal was Bobby Bowden, the former FSU football coach, in 2021. Former FSU president John Thrasher also received it after he passed away.