Florida State baseball's run through the ACC Tournament has come down to this. The fifth-seeded Seminoles (42-14) will look to bring home their ninth ACC Championship in program history Sunday afternoon when they take on No. 6 seed Duke (38-18) at noon on ESPN2 from Truist Field in Charlotte.

FSU previously won a weekend series at Duke back in April, winning the first two games of the series behind strong starts from Jamie Arnold and Carson Dorsey. FSU will turn back to Dorsey (5-3, 4.97 ERA) Sunday against the Blue Devils after he allowed just two runs on seven hits over six innings at Duke on April 27, striking out eight batters while walking just one.

Duke will counter with sophomore lefty James Tallon (2-0, 5.60 ERA), who will be making his first start of the season in Sunday's championship game. He did appear twice out of the bullpen in the FSU series, allowing no runs on two hits over three combined scoreless innings with three strikeouts. In 27.1 innings this season, Tallon has 33 strikeouts to 16 walks and has allowed 24 hits (nine extra-base hits).

FSU may not have much at stake in Sunday's championship game. The Seminoles are being regarded as a national seed lock now by national college baseball writers, with D1Baseball even moving FSU up to the No. 7 overall seed after the win over Wake Forest Saturday. Duke would put itself into the regional hosting conversation should it beat the Seminoles Sunday.

FSU's strong finish separating it from the pack for one of the final national seeds

FSU starting lineup


Duke starting lineup


As the higher seed, FSU will again be the home team for Sunday's ACC Championship Game. I'll have updates here once the game gets underway from Charlotte.

The No. 5 seed FSU (41-14) will face Wake Forest on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the ACC Tournament semifinals in Charlotte, N.C. The game will be televised by the ACC Network.

FSU defeated Georgia Tech on Tuesday and Virginia on Friday in pool play to advance. A top-8 national seed could be on the line this afternoon. Curt has thoughts from Link Jarrett as well as D1baseball and Baseball America analysts in our FSU-Wake preview.

Wake is coming off a long night (and early morning), outlasting North Carolina 9-5 on Friday in 12 innings. On the plus side, FSU won't see star pitcher Chase Burns (he had 15 strikeouts on Friday). Burns went six innings but the Wake bullpen failed to back him up.

This will be the first semifinal, with Miami playing Duke later in the day.

LHP Andrew Armstrong will start, likely in an opener role that he has done a few times this year. Armstrong could go three innings, potentially a trip through the lineup.

Here's FSU's lineup and we'll have updates below in the thread

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After a stunning one-year absence from the ACC Tournament, the Florida State baseball team is back where it belongs in the postseason.

The Seminoles (39-14, 17-12 in ACC) earned the No. 5 seed in the ACC Tournament, which is being held this week at Truist Field in Charlotte, N.C. That placed them in Pool D along with No. 4 seed Virginia (40-14, 18-12) and No. 9 seed Georgia Tech (31-21, 15-15). The winner of the pool advances to the semifinals Saturday vs. the winner of Pool A and if all three teams are 1-1, the highest seed (UVA) advances.

FSU kicks off pool play Tuesday at 3 p.m. when it takes on GT on ACC Network in a rematch of last weekend's final series of the regular season. FSU took two of three from the Yellow Jackets last weekend at Howser, nearly sweeping the Yellow Jackets before GT rallied in the final game on Saturday after it was delayed for over 21 hours.

FSU will start junior right-handed pitcher Conner Whittaker for its opening game in the ACC Tournament. Whittaker, who is still ramping his pitch count back up after missing time to an injury and moving out of the weekend rotation, has a 4-0 record and 5.27 ERA this season.

He threw two scoreless innings out of the bullpen Friday vs. GT, allowing two hits and a walk but striking out a pair.

GT will start freshman righty Tate McKee (7.07 ERA over 42 innings) vs. the Seminoles. FSU tagged him for two runs (both earned) on three hits over 1.1 innings last Friday.

FSU starting lineup


GT starting lineup


With how the ACC Tournament pool-play format works, FSU needs to beat GT Tuesday or it will not be able to advance to semifinals and Friday's 11 a.m. game vs. Virginia will not matter in those terms. If FSU wins Tuesday, the winner of Friday's game will win the pool and advance to semifinals.

After two days off, the Florida State baseball team returns to action in the ACC Tournament Friday morning in Charlotte.

The No. 5 seed Seminoles (40-14) and No. 4 seed Virginia (41-14) face off at Truist Field (11 a.m. on ACC Network) to determine which team wins Pool D and advances to the ACC Semifinal to face either North Carolina or Wake Forest.
UVA was one of three ACC teams didn't face during the regular season. FSU will now be tasked with trying to shut down a Cavaliers offense which leads the ACC in batting average (.342) and is second in the conference in home runs (112).

My Virginia preview story, highlighting its prolific offense

Because of this challenge, it works out very well that FSU has sophomore ace Jamie Arnold (9-3, 2.40 ERA) lined up to make his weekly start against Virginia with a spot in the semifinals on the line. Arnold got a nine-pitch save Tuesday vs. Georgia Tech on his scheduled bullpen day and now will make his final start before FSU hosts an NCAA Regional next weekend for the first time since 2018.

Virginia, on the other hand, used its ace, Evan Blanco Wednesday vs. GT. He's the only pitcher on their staff who has made more than seven starts this season. Instead, the Cavaliers will Elon transfer/senior righty Joe Savino (2-1, 2.00 ERA). He's thrown just 18 innings this season and didn't appear in his first game for the Cavaliers until early April. He's since eased into a larger workload, pitching five innings each of the last two weeks vs. NC State and Virginia Tech, allowing three runs on seven hits over those 10 innings.

FSU starting lineup


UVA starting lineup


I'll have updates here once the game gets underway.

With an 8-3 win in hand Thursday night, the Florida State baseball team is set to close out the regular season with a Friday doubleheader.

The No. 10 Seminoles (38-13, 16-11 in ACC) start a doubleheader vs. Georgia Tech (30-20, 14-14) at 2 p.m. at Dick Howser Stadium. FSU needs to win just one of the two games Friday to take the series over the Yellow Jackets.

Game 1 will see FSU turn to junior lefty Carson Dorsey (4-3, 4.28 ERA) against Georgia Tech starter Cam Jones (3-1, 5.04).

Before the game, FSU is honoring its seniors with a Senior Day ceremony at 1:30 p.m.

FSU starting lineup


GT starting lineup


We'll have updates here for both games from Howser.

DE
Sione Lolohea (SR)
Patrick Payton (JR)
Marvin Jones Jr. (JR)
Jaden Jones (JR)
Byron Turner (JR)
Aaron Hester (SO)
Lamont Green (FR)
DD Holmes (FR)
Amaree Williams (FR)

Javion Hilson (Committed - 2025 Class)

Comments: GRADE B+++ I really was impressed with Marvin Jones Jr. in the spring game. I want to not get too ahead of ourselves as we have seen other players play great in a spring game only to never be heard from again. Marvin along with Payton Payton could end up one of the best pair of defensive ends in the ACC. FSU has done a great job in the transfer portal identifying and developing defensive ends. Could Marvin be next in line? If so this ends up an A grade. Hilson is a big-time talent and will be the next star defensive end. FSU needs to hold onto him. Can they land Zion Grady? Alabama may be looking another direction. Grady seems like he wants out of Alabama. FSU and Miami are close in his recruitment.

Options 2026 Class: DE - Jake Kreul (Bishop Moore) - Here is a prospect who has been on the radar since his freshman season. He has a great motor. Jake has a very good work ethic. He has some nice burst off the ball. This comes down to how much the kid develops over the next two seasons. Does he continue to develop or is Jake maxed out? FSU has offered and he is high up on their 2026 board. Just turn on film of Tyler Atkinson (Loganville Ga. Grayson). He stands out and is one of the better pass rushers in the country.

DT
Darrell Jackson (JR)
Joshua Farmer (JR)
Tomiwa Durojaiye (JR)
Grady Kelly (JR)
Daniel Lyons (SO)
KJ Sampson (FR)
Jamorie Flagg (FR)
D'Nas White (FR)

Kevin Wynn (Greene County) / Myron Charles (Port Charlotte)

Comments: GRADE B+ Jackson and Farmer are a nice duo inside. Durojaiye and Kelly provide depth along with Lyons, who has flashed. KJ Sampson shined at times this spring. I really like Myron Charles. He is a very good player. Wynn is also talented. Don't think either is elite right now. Adding Wynn and Charles would replenish the DT room. FSU has yet to land an elite DT like Timmy Jernigan, Eddie Goldman or Marvin Wilson in a while now. It will be interesting to see how this group plays out the next couple of seasons.

Options 2026 Class: DT Kendall Guervil - Two people I respect their opinions in Fort Myers have told me that he is an elite prospect. FSU sits in a good spot for Kendall. It would not surprise me to see them end up one of his top schools. FSU will get him on campus this spring.

LB
DJ Lundy (SR)
Cam Riley (SR)
Shawn Murphy (SR)
Justin Cryer (SO)
Omar Graham (SO)
Blake Nichelson (FR)
Jayden Parrish (FR)
Timir Hickman Collins (FR)

Ethan Pritchard (Committed to 2025 Class)

2025 Class - Tavion Wallace - (Georgia), Gavin Nix (Bradenton IMG), Zaydrius Rainey-Sale (Washington), Ty Jackson (FR), Michael Hastie (Georgia), TJ Alford (Committed to Ohio State)

Comments: Grade B - I know many complain about the linebacker recruiting. But to be honest, I feel that outside of like 3-4 top programs it is not as bad as people think. The reality is the position has seen a decline of overall talent and depth all over college football. There are very few ELITE linebackers and the ones that are good have flaws. Overall, I think that Bethune and Deloach were both pretty good players. Deloach is a classic example of developing that so many fans speak of. He got to FSU and was very raw, he turned into a starting player and a very good one at that. I like Blake Nichelson and think he will end up starting. Not going to lie, but I was not a fan of what I saw from Shawn Murphy is the spring game. I do like Cam Riley. He reminds me of a modern day Tommy Polley. Big, long and athletic. You would have to be ecstatic with Zayden Walker or Riley Pettijohn. That being said, it most likely won't happen. What is on the board is still very good. Tavion Wallace is a must get imho. He has the highest upside of anyone left on the board. I do think FSU has a legit shot at Sale and it would not shock me to see him commit. Ty Jackson wants a nice NIL deal. Linebackers don't get much NIL. So it will be interesting. Does he want to get paid well and go to FSU, where he likes it, or go somewhere else? Hastie is probably going to end up in the class unless other top-rated guys jump on board. I still think Alford is a legit option. Yes, he committed to Ohio State but Vero HS is pro-FSU. I would wait and see with that one.

Options 2026 Class: LB - Desmond Johnson (Miami Northwestern), Malik Morris (Lakeland), Adam Balogoun-Ali (The Benjamin School). Balogoun was recently offered and FSU has a legit shot at a potential early commitment. He was one of the top linebackers at the Rivals camp. Keep an eye on him.

DB
Kevin Knowles (SR)
Fentrell Cypress (SR)
Omarion Cooper (SR)
Davonte Brown (SR)
Ashlynd Barker (FR)
AZ Thomas (JR)
Shyheim Brown (JR)
Conrad Hussey (SO)
Quindarrius Jones (SO)
Earl Little (SO)
Edwin Joseph (FR)
KJ Kirkland (FR)
Jabril Rawls (FR)
Charles Lester (FR)
Jamari Howard (FR)
Cai Bates (FR)
Ricky Knight (FR)

2025 - Ben Hanks (Booker T, Gregory Thomas (AH Plantation), Onis Kinanbanny (Heathwood Hall, SC), Jordan Young (NC), Ladarian Clardy (Escambia), Max Redmon (Cardinal Newman)

Comments: Grade A - I feel FSU's room is not only talented but deep. You have versatility in the room as well. There are no Jalen Ramsey or Derwin James types at Safety but they are not the norm. I do think there are some options at corner who could end up early round picks at safety if they make the move. This room has a chance to be one of the best in the ACC this year. They have size and length all over the defensive backfield. Adding Gregory Thomas and Redmon will only enhance an already strong group.

Options 2026 - DB - Dariyon Gordon (West Orange), Justice Fitzpatrick (Saint Thomas), Chauncey Kennon (Booker HS-Sarasota), Zech Fort (IMG Academy), Jaelen Waters (Armwood-Committed to FSU), Jaydin Broadnax - Broadnax is rated a three-star. That will not be for long. He will be one of the top-rated corners not only in Florida but the country. The early offer gives FSU a legit shot. FSU landing Waters gives them a good jump on 2026 DB class. Once again FSU looks strong recruiting here.

Ath.

Jaylin Lucas - (SR)
Micahi Danzy - (FR)
BJ Gibson - (FR)

2025 Class - Tony Williams (UCF commit), Jershaun Newton (Clearwater Central Catholic)

Comments: Grade (A) Lucas may end up the steal of the 2024 transfer market. FSU has had players like him before (Rock Preston). Lucas is going to win FSU some ball games this year. I am a huge fan of Danzy, who has track speed. Gibson reminds me of Preston Parker. I think the kid is one of those do everything type players.

Options 2026 Ath - Darryon Williams (Gaither) (Committed to FSU), Kaj Baker (Somerset Academy) - Williams is committed to FSU. He is one of the top players in the Tampa area. It is tough for FSU to land big time players from Tampa. Williams may buck the recent trend.

The NCAA just announced the 16 teams that will host baseball regionals next weekend. FSU makes the list as expected. For the first time since 2018, the Seminoles will host a regional starting on Friday. They'll find out their seed Monday at noon.

FSU's run through the ACC Tournament comes up just short of a ninth ACC Championship. The Noles fell 16-4 to Duke in the title game Sunday afternoon and now await their postseason fate.

We'll find out if FSU is indeed a top-eight seed as projected tomorrow at noon on ESPN2.

FSU will play at Oklahoma in game 2 of the Super Regionals on Friday at 8 p.m. (ESPN2). The Seminoles will need to win Friday night's game to advance to a decisive game 3 on Saturday (that time is TBD).

It's likely FSU will use freshman RHP Mimi Gooden in some role tonight. Gooden didn't pitch in game 1 but had one of her better starts against UCF in the regionals and generated groundouts.

We have a story from game 1 on Thursday, with a few thoughts from coach Lonni Alameda.

Follow along and chat with us here:

Safe to say Friday's series opener for the Florida State baseball team at Pittsburgh did not go according to plan. The Seminoles managed just three hits and were shut out for the first time this season in a 1-0 loss, squandering a stellar start from Jamie Arnold on the mound.

No. 8 FSU (36-11, 14-10 in ACC) will look to right the ship and even the series in Game 2 of the weekend set Saturday at 3:45 p.m. (ACC Network Extra) at Charles L. Cost Field in Pittsburgh.

FSU will start junior righty Carson Dorsey (4-2, 3.86 ERA) against Pitt starting pitcher senior righty Jack Sokol (5-3, 5.43).

FSU starting lineup


Pitt starting lineup



I'll have updates once the game gets underway just after 3 p.m.

No. 15 seed Florida State (46-14) will take center stage on Thursday against No. 2 seed Oklahoma (52-6) in the Norman Super Regional at Love's Field. Game 1 of the best-of-three Super Regional is 7 p.m. on ESPN2. Beth Mowins, Michele Smith, Jessica Mendoza and Holly Rowe will be on the call

Game 2 is Friday at 8 p.m. TV TBD. A game 3 time (if necessary) is TBD.

Our preview for the Super Regionals focuses on FSU's pitchers, leaning on freshmen Ashtyn Danley and Mimi Gooden. We'll also see in the coming days if sophomore left-hander Makenna Reid is available.

We're gathering at Glory Days on Capital Circle Northeast to watch the games if you want to join us.

We'll have starting lineups below and we'll chat about the game here:

The TOUR returns to Texas this week for THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch. Jason Day ended a five-year winless drought here last year. He’s back to defend, highlighting a field that also includes local favorites Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim and Will Zalatoris.
There’s a lot to play for this week at TPC Craig Ranch. It’s the last opportunity for players to qualify for the next Signature Event, the Wells Fargo Championship, via the Aon Swing 5 and Aon Next 10, and players also will be keeping an eye on the standings for the FedExCup, Olympics and Presidents Cup. With Day in the field alongside a strong contingent of Korean players who call Dallas home, the International Presidents Cup Team is gathering for another team-building dinner this week.
No matter what you’re playing for this week, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson is a perfect opportunity to make a big splash.
Here’s everything else you need to know as the TOUR returns to the Dallas metroplex.
FIELD NOTES: Jason Day returns to TPC Craig Ranch looking to go back-to-back. K.H. Lee repeated as champion in 2022-23. Day, who also won this event in 2010, has three top-10s so far this season… Jordan Spieth is the highest-ranked player in the world teeing it up at THE CJ CUP. Spieth finished runner-up here in 2022, finished T10 at the Valero Texas Open earlier this month and is hoping that a hometown event will kickstart his springtime. In his last five starts, He has three missed cuts (including at the Masters) and is coming off a wrist injury at the RBC Heritage… Tom Kim returns to action after a pair of solid results in his last two starts. He finished T30 at the Masters after shooting the low round of the day, a 66, in the final round. He also notched his second top-20 of the season at the RBC Heritage… Will Zalatoris will tee it up again as his comeback season continues after back surgery last year. Zalatoris has two top-five results in 2024, and it appears his top-tier ball striking has returned as he sits ninth in Strokes Gained: Approach-the-Green this season… Zalatoris and Spieth will be amongst the locals trying to break a long-standing curse, as no one Texan has won this event since Scott Verplank in 2007… Other notables to tee it up at TPC Craig Ranch include 2024 winners Jake Knapp, Nick Dunlap and Stephan Jaeger along with Adam Scott, Sungjae Im, Min Woo Lee and Byeong Hun An. An is one of just two players to be inside the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 every week so far this season.
SPONSOR EXEMPTIONS: Sixteen-year-old Kris Kim of England is set to make his TOUR debut. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) calls Kim “the outstanding teenage prospect in English men’s golf.” He went unbeaten in four matches at the Junior Ryder Cup last year in Rome –defeating phenom Miles Russell, 5 and 4, in Singles – and is a proven winner across the Atlantic. He is the son of former LPGA Tour player Ji-Hyun Suh… Former world No. 1 amateur Taiga Semikawa of Japan will make his fifth start on TOUR this season. Semikawa has found the weekend three times already in 2024 on TOUR. He’s a four-time winner on the Japan Golf Tour – including twice as an amateur. He also finished second on last year’s Order of Merit behind Keita Nakajima… David Nyfjall won the 2023 Byron Nelson Award from the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and Golf Coaches Association of America. The recipient, a graduating senior, is recognized for his achievement in the classroom, on the course and in his community. Nyfjall was the 2019 Big Ten Freshman of the Year and won the 2022 Big Ten individual championship… Other sponsor exemptions were given to TOUR winners Cody Gribble, Jimmy Walker and Ryan Palmer… Kelly Kraft, Zecheng Dou and Austin Smotherman round out the sponsor invites.
SIGNATURE EVENT STORYLINES: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson is the final event for players to qualify for next week’s Wells Fargo Championship, the next Signature Event on the calendar, via the Aon Swing 5 and Aon Swing 10… Fresh off his victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship, Billy Horschel remains atop the Aon Swing 5 but Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer – on the back of their playoff loss at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans – made significant moves onto the list. Trainer moved all the way from No. 65 to No. 4, while Ramey moved from No. 48 to No. 2… Wesley Bryan dropped one spot to No. 3 while Kevin Tway moved from No. 3 to No. 5… Peter Malnati was bumped from the Aon Next 10 with Shane Lowry’s victory alongside Rory McIlroy at TPC Louisiana. Lowry moved from No. 14 to No. 3 in the Aon Next 10 with the win.
COMCAST BUSINESS TOUR TOP 10 UPDATES: The whole of the TOUR TOP 10 remained the same after the Zurich Classic with Scottie Scheffler remaining on top… Lowry zipped all the way from No. 41 to No. 12 in the standings, just 60 points back of the 10th spot after his win at TPC Louisiana while McIlroy moved from No. 44 to No. 15… An and The Sentry champion Chris Kirk remain the only golfers to be inside the TOUR TOP 10 every week so far this season.
FEDEXCUP: Winner receives 500 FedExCup points.
COURSE: TPC Craig Ranch, par 72, 7,414 yards. Boasting Zoysia fairways and bentgrass greens, golfers will have to navigate the Rowlett Creek, which crosses the course on 14 of the 18 holes, on the Tom Weiskopf (with D.A. Weibring as consultant) design. The course opened in 2004.
72-HOLE RECORD: 259, Steven Bowditch (2015 at TPC Four Seasons). Aaron Wise, Sung Kang and Jason Day’s 23-under-par 261 in 2018, 2019 and 2023, respectively, are the lowest against par; Bowditch was 18-under after heavy rain turned TPC Four Seasons into a par-69 layout for the final three rounds. Wise and Kang shot their scores at Trinity Forest, while Day did so at TPC Craig Ranch.
TPC Craig Ranch record: 261, Jason Day (2023)
18-HOLE RECORD: 60, Arron Oberholser (Round 2, 2006 at Cottonwood Valley GC), Keegan Bradley (Round 1, 2013 at TPC Four Seasons), Sebastian Munoz (Round 1, 2022 at TPC Craig Ranch), S.Y. Noh (Round 1, 2023 at TPC Craig Ranch)
LAST TIME: Day won for the first time on the PGA TOUR in five years after a 9-under 62 in the final round at TPC Craig Ranch. He topped Si Woo Kim and Austin Eckroat by one and broke a 105-event drought on TOUR. Day’s first TOUR title came at the same event in 2010. Kim made birdie on the 72nd hole to briefly tie Day, but Day had hit his third shot, a wedge from 79 yards, to just 2 feet and rolled in the birdie of his own to seal the victory. C.T. Pan, whose 62 tied Day for the low round of day, finished fourth while hometown hero Scheffler was amongst the trio tied for fifth and three shots back of Day’s 20-under winning total.

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FSU sports information:

The No. 19 Florida State women’s outdoor track and field team qualified five student-athletes for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday as Dajaz DeFrand and Alexandra Webster set program records at the NCAA East Preliminaries.

In addition to DeFrand and Webster, Suus Altorf, Tyra Wilson and Shenese Walker will be competing at nationals, which will be held June 5-8 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

"I couldn’t be prouder of our ladies this weekend,” FSU head coach Bob Braman said. “We had a lot of great things happen today with several all-time performances. It was a great meet and great set up for nationals.”

DeFrand set a new school and ACC record in the 100-meter, establishing a lifetime best at 10.94. DeFrand erased the standard that was set by Edidiong Odiong at 11.05 in 2022. She added 200 to her event list for Eugene after running another best time at 22.34 for third place. Her performance was the second-fastest in school history.

A sophomore, DeFrand will be racing in her second outdoor national meet after collecting five All-American honors between indoor and outdoor.

As the third seed at 12.77 in the 100 hurdles, Webster finished with silver, establishing a program record of 12.70. She erased the mark set by Cortney Jones in 2019 at 12.72.

Wilson advanced in the 400 hurdles, placing third with a lifetime best and second-fastest time in school history at 55.68.

Agnes McTighe competed in the 5,000 36th with a time of 16:36.03.

Walker competed alongside DeFrand in the 100, placing eighth with a career best of 11.09. Walker qualified for her second outdoor nationals after earning All-American honors in 2023.

“Dajaz was world class this weekend,” added Braman. “Tyra, Alexandra and Shenese had phenomenal races as well.”

Altorf qualified for her first nationals in the 1,500, placing 12th with a lifetime best and fourth-fastest time in FSU history at 4:10.13.

The 4x400 relay team of Kaelyaah Liburd, Wilson, Ava Klein, and Jaden Francis concluded competition for the Noles, placing 17th with a time of 3:33.56.

QB

DJ Uiagalelei - (SR)
Brock Glenn - (SO)
Luke Kromenhoek -(FR)
Trevor Jackson - (FR)
Tramell Jones - (FR) (Committed to FSU)

Comments: GRADE A- If Glenn stays for the 2025 season the Seminoles should have as good of a quarterback room as they have had in a long time. The talent level at the position has really been upgraded since Mike Norvell took over. You never know what these guys will do but Glenn showed last year in the Orange Bowl the ability to be a starter down the road for FSU. He made some nice throws even though he was put in a terrible position. Kromenhoek is one of the most gifted quarterbacks FSU has had in a long time. Jackson was a steal, getting him to walk on. Jones will have time to develop.

Options 2026 Class: Faizon Brandon - 6-4, 190 (5-Star), Brady Smigiel (Newbury Park CA) (4-Star), Romin Seymour (3-Star)

I have seen Brandon and Seymour in person. I like Brandon but am shocked at how high the kid is ranked. I would have never expected him to be ranked as the top signal caller in the country. Seymour has a ton of potential. He has some nice tools to work with.

RB

Lawrance Toafili (SR)
Samuel Singleton (FR)
Kam Davis (FR)
Micahi Danzy (FR)
Roydell Williams (SR)

2025 Class - Byron Louis (FR)

Comments: GRADE A- One thing Norvell has shown as head coach is the ability to scout, evaluate and develop running backs. I doubt any other program has had multiple walk-ons end up scholarship players at other schools. Danzy, Davis and if FSU lands Louis is going to be an elite room in 2025-2026. Singleton showed some promise this spring. I expect FSU to sign two backs in the 2025 class. Landing Louis would be huge. Anything above that would be icing on the cake.

Options 2026 Class: Derrek Cooper - Chaminade - FSU leads for Cooper. He is in the same class of back as Sony Michel, Dalvin Cook and Derrick Henry IMHO. He will be a five-star, elite player. If FSU lands Louis in 2025 and Cooper in 2026, they will have the best backfield in the ACC while both are in college.

TE

Kyle Morlock (SR)
Jerrale Powers (SO)
Brian Courtney (JR)
Jackson West (JR)
Landen Thomas (FR)

2025 Class - Hollis Davidson (FR)

Comments: Grade B - Under Norvell the TE position is always going to be important. They got it right with Jaheim Bell last year. It will be interesting to see how this room develops. West just did not look athletic to me in the spring game. Morlock has one year and is solid at best. We have no idea what Powers brings. Courtney is a body. So this room comes down to Landen Thomas developing into a player. I think he has very good upside. Davidson would be right up there with Thomas. If any of the other guys can develop this room is fine. Landing Elyiss Williams would be the game changer. This grade would go from B to A quickly ... especially if you are landing Davidson as well.

Options 2026 Class: None at this time

WR
Jakhi Douglas (SR)
Destyn Hill (FR-Med RS)
Kentron Poitier (SR)
Deuce Spann (SR)
Hykeem Williams (SO)
Darion Williamson (SR)
Lawayne McCoy (FR)
BJ Gibson (FR)
Camdon Frier (FR)
Elijah Moore (FR)
Malik Benson (SR)
Jalen Brown (SO)

2025 - Joshua Moore (FR)

Comments: Grade B+++ - FSU has killed it in the transfer portal at WR with Keon Coleman, Johnny Wilson and now what looks to be another star in Malik Benson. Hykeem Williams flashed at times last year. He is a great blocking receiver. He can still become a No. 1, top-rated receiver. Now it is up to him. After that the older guys have not developed. Kentron Poitier is a good No. 3. He could be a No. 2 this year. Hill is out for the season. I think FSU sits great at the slot with Frier, Gibson and McCoy. Adding Moore would be a plus. Now they need to land one of Brown, Wiley, McCutcheon or Lockett. Just land one and this grade goes to A. I feel FSU has a legit shot at Brown. He just put out his top four and FSU was one of the schools.

Options 2026 - Efrem White - Vero Beach (Committed), Calvin Russell (Miami Northwestern), Malachi Toney (American H-Committed to Miami)

OL
Julian Armella-(SO)
Jeremiah Byers-(SR)
Jaylen Early-(FR)
Bryson Estes-(JR)
Keiondre Jones-(SR)
Andre Otto -(FR)
Robert Scott-(SR)
Thomas Shrader-(SR)
Luke Simmons-(FR)
Maurice Smith-(SR)
Darius Washington-(SR)
Tye Hylton (FR)
Jayden Todd (FR)
Manassse Itete-(FR)
Jonathan Daniels (FR)
Jacob Rizy (SR)
Richie Leonard (SR)
TJ Ferguson (JR)

Solomon Thomas - OT/OG (Committed to FSU)

2025 Class - Josh Petty (OT), Ziyare Addison (OT), Peyton Joseph (OG), Max Buchanan (C)

Comments: Grade A - Under coach Alex Atkins the OL has improved its play on the field since Day 1. The high school and portal linemen have been a mixed bag so far. That is expected when you are trying to rebuild an OL that was a mess early on. It takes time and about 4-5 classes to really get the OL to where you want it as a program. Would like to see Early, Armella, Otto and Simmons take the next step. Add in Thomas, Petty, Addison, Joseph and Buchanan and what was once a major weakness will become a strength in 2025. FSU is in good shape on the OL, which outside of QB the most important position group on offense is if not the entire team.

Options 2026 OT Micah Smith - 6-5, 305 (Vero Beach)

FIELD NOTES: Field RBC 2024

FEDEXCUP: Winner receives 500 FedExCup points.
COURSE: Oakdale Golf and Country Club, 7,264 yards, par 72. Oakdale is a first-time RBC Canadian Open host venue, the 37th course in the tournament’s 117-year history to welcome the TOUR’s best. The front nine will play nearly 400 yards longer than the back as the club’s usual 27-hole layout has been converted to an 18-hole championship composite routing. Four holes of the Thompson nine (named for course designer Stanley Thompson) and five holes of the Homenuik nine (named for longtime pro and Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Wilf Homenuik) will make up the front nine, while the full Knudson nine (named for eight-time TOUR winner George Knudson) will play as the back nine.
72-HOLE RECORD: 258, Rory McIlroy (2019)
18-HOLE RECORD: 60, Carl Pettersson (3rd round, 2010 at St. George’s G&CC), Justin Rose (4th round, 2022 at St. George’s G&CC)

HOW TO FOLLOW:
Television: Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel). Saturday, 2:30-5:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (CBS). Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (Golf Channel), 2:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (CBS)
PGA TOUR LIVE:
PGA TOUR LIVE is available exclusively on ESPN+
• Main Feed: primary tournament-coverage featuring the best action from across the course
• Marquee Group: new “marquee group” showcasing every shot from each player in the group
• Featured Groups: traditional PGA TOUR LIVE coverage of two concurrent featured groups
• Featured Holes: a combination of par-3s and iconic or pivotal holes
Radio: Thursday-Friday, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. ET. Saturday, 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio


Congratulations again to last week's winner @fsu67810

With another strong week, Mrs BFT maintains the season-long lead and eclipses 11k points



Good Luck to everyone this week