Watch the embarrassing fumble that clinched Florida State's crushing Rose Bowl loss

Watch the embarrassing fumble that clinched Florida State's crushing Rose Bowl loss
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Florida State made plenty of mistakes in their crushing loss to Oregon during yesterday's Rose Bowl game, but one dismal play stands out from the rest: a costly fourth-down fumble by quarterback Jameis Winston.

As Florida State attempted to make up a 19-point deficit in the third quarter, Winston tumbled backwards. The football flew out of his hands, and was instantly recovered by Oregon for a defensive touchdown.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.