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Prospects react to FSU-ND

More than 50 of the country's top prospects were on hand in Tallahassee on Saturday for the Notre Dame-Florida State, which the Seminoles won in dramatic, come-from-behind fashion - a defensive stand sealing the victory.
Here are some of the thoughts and reactions from prospects in attendance:
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QB De'Andre Johnson, Florida State commit: "It was a great game. Seeing Notre Dame play and hearing about their tradition - they lived up to the hype and they came with a crowd.
"I talked with everybody (coaches and players), and they were happy about the win. I congratulated Travis Rudolph after the game, and I spoke with Jameis before the game.
"I've been coming here for four years, but what was different about this game, is you don't usually see too many recruits from other sports. Last night when I was walking around, I saw recruits from softball, basketball, tennis, baseball - I've never experienced that before. It just told me how big of a deal Florida State football is."
DB Calvin Brewton, Florida State commit: "It was the best college game I've ever been to. It was epic. The place was packed. I talked to all of the coaches. They just said they were glad to have me as a commitment to their school and they're looking forward to seeing me in January - I'm an early enrollee.
"I talked to Dalvin Cook, Jesus Wilson and Jalen Ramsey after the game. They were just saying how live the game was, the atmosphere and what it's been like since they've been playing there.
"I got a chance to tour the campus and see some things I didn't get the chance to see before. We saw some buildings on the golf cart and it was great.
"(The whole experience) got me looking forward to playing in a big college game at the next level."
DB A.J. Westbrook, Florida State commit: It was just a nail-biting game. The last couple of plays I was biting my nails hard. The atmosphere was great. I talked to Lamarcus Brutus - I didn't get a chance to talk to coach (Rick Trickett) but I talked to his graduate assistant.
"When I talked to (Brutus) before the game, he just told me to get ready for a big game.
After the Seminoles won:
"I was just screaming, hopping up and down. I thought about that being me on the field. The best part for me was the fans and how loyal they were. Just because we got scored on, that didn't stop them from cheering for us."
TE Isaac Nauta (2016), undecided: "It was awesome. I was on my feet until the very end. It was such a nail-biter - especially at the end. As a recruit, those are the games you dream about. Me being younger, watching on TV. Seeing the defense have one chance to stop the offense like that, to have one shot and come out on top - it was a great game and a great atmosphere."
ATH Saivion Smith (2016), undecided: "It was great. I was actually near the student section, so it was crazy. After that incomplete pass on fourth down, it was insane. It was real fun.
"I talked to some former players, like Bryant McFadden, Derrick Brooks and Warrick Dunn. My dad is good friends with (Brooks) so I've known him - it wasn't a big deal. It was the first time I met (Dunn) - I just introduced myself.
"I talked to some coaches - I talk to coach (Lawrence Dawsey) every time I'm there. I also talked to coach (Charles Kelly) and (graduate assistant Jeremiah Wilson). I talked to them before and after the game. After the game they were talking about how much of a nail-biter it was. They kept saying that was a really good team they just played."
DB Trayvon Mullen (2016), undecided: "That was my first college football game. It was a great game. For my first one, it was awesome. It was a great environment and I saw two great teams. I saw great competition. The fans were hardcore and they were crazy. They were having fun like any home team. I will probably get back up there for a game soon.
"I've been to colleges before during the summer for camps and things like that, but never for a game. I talked to coach Kelly, (graduate assistant Jeremiah Wilson) and coach (Bill Miller) before the game on the sideline. They were excited to see me. They knew I was coming and they were excited. They told me the style of DBs they like and how I fit in and basic stuff like that.
"What stood out the most to me is that neither team gave in. There were great athletes on both sides of the ball and they both looked great. I don't think either team let down and to me it was a defensive game. It was awesome - I loved it."
WR George Campbell, Florida State commit: "Probably one of the best games I've seen. I liked the atmosphere."
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