TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Deondre Francois threw for three touchdowns and Dalvin Cook ran for two more as No. 3 Florida State cruised to a 52-8 victory over depleted Charleston Southern on Saturday.Florida State (2-0) led 28-0 at the end of the first quarter as it scored on the first three drives and had a Bobo Wilson 89-yard punt return for a touchdown.Francois completed 10 of his first 12 passes, including two for touchdowns to Travis Rudolph.Francois, a redshirt freshman, was 25 of 32 for 262 yards and an interception. Rudolph, who was thrown to nine times, finished with seven receptions for 105 yards. It was the third 100-yard receiving game in the juniors career.Cook had 83 yards on 11 carries, including a 37-yard touchdown in the third quarter that extended FSUs lead to 42-8.Charleston Southern, the seventh-ranked team in the Football Championship Subdivision, was without 14 players who were serving a one-game suspension for violating NCAA rules by using financial aid meant for books to purchase other items. The suspensions featured 10 starters including its top two running backs, four offensive linemen and both safeties.The Buccaneers (1-2) got on the scoreboard late in the second quarter on a 57-yard pass from Robert Mitchell to Kameron Brown. Mitchell, who was the fourth-string quarterback as recently as last week, took over from London Johnson during the first quarter and was 7 of 20 for 142 yards. Charleston Southerns first two quarterbacks were injured last week against Kentucky State.THE TAKEAWAYCHARLESTON SOUTHERN: It is difficult enough for an FCS team to compete with a top 25 program with an intact roster, but without nearly half of their starters, the Buccaneers at least can say they averted a shutout.FLORIDA STATE: Playing their second game in six days, the Seminoles were able to get out of the game without any major injuries, along with getting some younger players extended playing time in the second half.POLL IMPLICATIONSFlorida State was only three points behind Clemson for second in last weeks poll . With the Tigers struggling against Troy State on Saturday, the voters might decide to move the Seminoles up a spot when the latest rankings are released on Monday.UP NEXTCHARLESTON SOUTHERN: The Buccaneers, who were the preseason pick to win the Big South, open conference play on Sept. 24 at Monmouth.FLORIDA STATE: A tough road test against No. 13 Louisville, which had 845 yards of total offense in its 62-28 win at Syracuse on Friday.---Online: AP College Football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org---Follow Joe Reedy on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/joereedy Marcus Allen Chiefs Jersey . -- When the Florida Panthers fell behind by two goals in the first period to the top team in the NHL, it appeared they were on their way to yet another loss. Custom Kansas City Chiefs Jerseys . Walcott is available for Saturdays home match against Southampton as Arsenal looks to extend its two-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners are currently the second highest scorers in the league but Wenger insists Walcott will add something extra to his team. http://www.prochiefsauthentic.com/Youth-Khalen-Saunders-Elite-Jersey/ . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. Juan Thornhill Jersey . Tests earlier this week revealed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain for Sabathia, who was hurt in last Fridays start against San Francisco. Its an injury that will require about eight weeks to heal. He finished a disappointing campaign just 14-13 with a career-worst 4. Mecole Hardman Womens Jersey .Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has drawn on his Syracuse connections once again by hiring Rob Moore to take over as receivers coach. The Seattle Mariners activated Ketel Marte off the disabled list Tuesday after the shortstop recovered from a bout of mononucleosis, the team announced.He batted ninth in the Mariners 6-5 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night and went 0-for-5 in the 15-inning contest.Were going to try not to run him out there eight, nine, 10 consecutive days, Mariners manager Sccott Servais said.dddddddddddd Hes going to play a couple, get a day off and keep him fresh and sharp here as we go down the stretch.Infielder Mike Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '