steady FSU kicker best remembered for clutch-range accuracy and one of college football’s most painful misses
Xavier Beitia was a reliable Florida State placekicker who stabilized the Seminoles’ kicking game and led the team in scoring, with strong leg strength and proven range before a widely remembered late miss against Miami. He’s the kind of specialist coaches care about because he showed he could handle pressure and deliver from distance, even if one high-profile moment defined his legacy. For a team fit, the appeal is clear: dependable baseline production, big-game experience, and the mental toughness to keep coming back after public adversity.
