376:(UTC). With the Seminoles having a comfortable lead, Richardson again relieved Ponder in the second half. He completed 9 of 14 pass attempts with one passing touchdown. Richardson also had a 55-yard rushing touchdown in the 3rd quarter, setting the record for longest touchdown run by a FSU quarterback, eclipsing a record he set just a week earlier. FSU won the game 46–7. In all, Richardson played in 10 games during the 2008 season. For the season, he completed 23 of 44 passes for 315 yards and 3 passing touchdowns. Richardson also had 255 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns on the season. Richardson saw less and less time at quarterback as the season progressed and, during the offseason, he decided he would play on defense as a safety once the
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