Willie Taggart is only in his first year as Florida State’s head coach, but he’s already making changes to the way his staff operates on game days.

According to his Monday press conference, OC Walt Bell called plays during Saturday’s 47-28 loss to NC State — the first time in his career Taggart wasn’t calling the plays.

On Monday, Taggart said Bell would continue to call plays moving forward (via Seminoles.com):

“I thought Walt did a good job of calling plays,” Taggart said. “I’m sure there’s some plays – like every play-caller – there’s always some plays you would like to take back. But I thought he did well.

“I know, for myself, being able to see the game a little better and also interject and help out along the way, I thought that helped us on the offensive side of the ball.”

Taggart said it’s in the best interest of the team if he has a bigger overall role during games:

“I’m not a big ego guy,” he said. “I’m going to always do what’s best for our program. And just because I give up play(calling) doesn’t mean I’m not involved in it. I’m still going to be involved in everything and make suggestions when I need to.

“But I felt like this is what our football team needed.”

At 4-5, FSU’s bowl streak is in serious jeopardy. The Noles’ three remaining games are against No. 4 Notre Dame, No. 22 Boston College and No. 11 Florida.