All those drafted to the NFL didn't play....I see it now.

DE

• Tomiwia Durojaiye (JR) 6’4-280
• Byron Turner (SR) 6’4-250
• Lamont Greene JR (RFR) 6’3-230
• Aron Hester (JR) 6’2-245
• DD Holmes (RFR) 6’6-255
• Jaden Jones (SR) 6’5-240
• Marvin Jones (SR) 6’5-255
• Patrick Payton (SR) 6’5-250

Portal Options
Nyjalik Kelly (Dillard HS-UCF) (8 Tackles – 1TFL-1 Sack) (UCF)
TJ Bush (Bishop Ireton-Virginia) 6'3-250 (3.5 Sacks-9 Tackles) (Liberty)
Kobe Stewart (Thompson HS-Alabama) 6'3-240 (2.5 Sacks)
Jayden Jones (Arkansas State) 6'5 260 (2 Sacks -2 TFL)

Comments: Kelly was once committed to FSU. He went to Miami and had some injury issues. He is now very productive at UCF. FSU should go after Kelly again. FSU did not want to pay for a player who had a history of injuries. Feel he is worth taking a flyer on. TJ Bush out of Liberty has 3.5 sacks this year. He gives you that strong side DE FSU needs. He is very productive.

DT

• Joshua Farmer (SR) 6’3-320
• Darrell Jackson (SR) 6’5 330
• Grady Kelly (SR) 6’2-295
• Daniel Lyons (JR) 6’4-300
• KJ Sampson (SO) 6’3-305
• D’Nas White (RFR) 6’4-335
• Jamorie Flagg (RFR) 6’3-315
• Kevin Wynn (TFR) 6’2-320

Comments: Losing Myron Charles is huge. I would go after Floyd Boucard. He was committed to Oklahoma. He has since opened up his recruitment. He was better than Charles at the UA Camp earlier this year. He never showed up at FSU this spring but now it is time to make him a priority. Also feel FSU needs to go all in on Jeremiah McCloud who is committed to UF. Jarquez Carter committed to Ohio State. I could see them pushing him out for better prospects at DT. FSU has options. FSU has decisions to make if they can't sign quality HS DT. Farmer and Jackson both have extra years. You got to bring them back. I feel if you can bring back Farmer, Jackson and have Sampson and Lyons one year older FSU rotation at DT would be very good next year. Wynn needs to stick in FSU class. We have to wait and see what the portal brings.

LB

• Justin Cryer (JR) 6’1-230
• Omar Graham (JR) 6’1-240
• Timir Hickman Collins (RFR) 6’0-220
• Shawn Murphy (JR) 6’2-230
• Blake Nichelson (JR) 6’3-225
• Jayden Parrish (RFR) 6’1-225
• Demarco Ward (SO) 6’1220
• Ethan Pritchard (TFR) 6’2-210
• Max Redmon (TFR) 6’1-190

Portal Options
Xavian Sorey (Graceville) 6'3-225 (10 Solo/13 Assisted-23 Total-Leads ARK) 3.0 TFL
Gabe Jacas-(Fort Pierce Central) 6'3-275 (1 Sack, 3 TFL, 12 Tackles) (Illinois)
TJ Capers - (Columbus HS) 6'2-220 (1 Int)
Stanquan Clark (Miami Killian) 11 Tackles (Louisville)

Comments

Could the linebacker position be better, SURE. That being said I like Cryer and feel he can be an all-conference type player next year. Nichelson is a prospect that is new to the position. You will see be in the right spot. He did fill the hole last week and get pushed back but that can be fixed with weight training and learning proper technique. His instincts show that the kid is in the right position. I still expect FSU to bring in some high school backers. Redmon will most likely move to linebacker once on campus. Ward/Nichelson, Parrish/.Cryer is a good start. One way to fix the position is go and get a legit backer out of the PORTAL. Start with Xavian Sorey. He is from Florida. 23 Tackles, 3 Tackle for loss. He is at Arkansas and their coach is going to get fired. RAID THE HOGS.

S

• Ashylind Parker (JR) 6’3-215
• Shyheim Brown (SR) 6’2-210
• Conrad Hussey (JR) 6’0-200
• Edwin Joseph (SO) 6’0-190
• KJ Kirkland (RSO) 6’1-210
• Earl Little (RJR) 6’1-190
• Quindarrius Jones (JR) 6’2-190
• Gregory Thomas (TFR) 6’2-190

Portal Options
Ladarius Tennison (Rockledge-UCF) (8 Tackles)
Jaheim Singletary (Riverside HS) (1 Interception - 6 Tackles)
TJ Metcalf (Pinson Alabama HS) 6'1-200 (Arkansas) (21 Tackles)
CJ Heard (Woodward Academy HS) 6'0-200 (FAU) 20 Tackles -2nd in Tackles at FAU
Phillip Dunnam (North Miami Beach HS) 6'1-190 (FAU) (2 Interceptions-9th in Tackles)

Comments: Phillip Dunnam should have been recruited out of NMB in HS. He played very well at Indiana. He has since transferred to FAU. He has 2 interceptions and in 9th in tackles on the team. He would fit in nicely at FSU. He is similar to Jammie Robinson. He would give FSU a calming presence in the secondary. Singletary was a big time recruit out of high school. He signed with Georgia and is now at Arkansas. He is one of Arkansas better defensive backs. Bring him home...Kid can play. CJ Ward was committed to FSU. He is someone that was pushed out of their class. Good kid who liked FSU. Well all he has done at FAU is be their second leading tackler (20). I am sure he would be an easy pull.

CB

• Cai Bates (RFR) 6’2-190
• Jamari Howard (RFR) 6’1-190
• Ricky Knight (RFR) 6’0-170
• Charles Lester (RFR) 6’1-190
• Jabril Rawls (RFR) 6’1-180
• AZ Thomas (SR) 6’2-190***

Portal Options:
Xavier Scott (Dwyer HS-University of Illinois) (JR) 3 Interceptions
Braeden Marshall (Lake Mary-UCF) (JR) 7 Tackles
Antoine Jackson (Dillard-UCF) (SO) (4 Tackles, 1 INT-2 PBU)

Comments: Xai as he is known was a prospect I was very high on coming out of Dwyer. He is another kid who got out of the state of Florida. If Xai does not leave to the NFL, FSU needs to hope the kid hits the portal and they can land him. He is a prospect has can move around in the secondary and give you some versatility.

K/P
Jake Weinberg (RFR) 5’10-190 (FR)

Comments: FSU is going to need a punter. I am sure they will bring in a punter this off-season.

Florida State was back at work Wednesday morning, holding its final practice availability of the week before Saturday night's home matchup against ACC newcomer Cal.

FSU head coach Mike Norvell said afterwards that he thought the FSU defense had one of its better practices. It's become harder to ascertain how practice has translated over to games (spoiler: not very well) but I do agree with Norvell's assessment. The defense, especially the secondary, brought quite a high energy level to Wednesday morning's practice, talking quite a bit and hyping each up during plays. Redshirt freshman safety K.J. Kirkland said after practice that this was a player-led decision that they hoped would spark the team as a whole as it remains in pursuit of that elusive first win of the 2024 season.

This was most evident during 1-on-1s against the wide receivers in the middle of practice. The secondary played with quite a bit of swagger and was winning reps at an impressive rate. There were a few reps won by the passing game -- Brock Glenn had a great deep ball to Ja'Khi Douglas and Jackson West fooled Conrad Hussey with some impressive footwork for an open catch in the end zone. On the whole, though, the secondary won the day. It was a throwback of sorts to when the FSU secondary had a quite impressive stretch in the middle of preseason camp.

Hussey almost had an interception early in the practice, jumping a route over the middle of the field in 11-on-11 work. Sione Lolohea also had a "sack" of DJ Uiagalelei during this period. Fentrell Cypress made a great play on the goal line, knocking down a pass in the back of the end zone and drawing a big reaction from his defensive teammates. Azareye'h Thomas also made quite a few plays on the ball in 11-on-11 work Wednesday, denying a few coverages with active hands and tight coverage.

The first team period of Wednesday's practice saw the offense tasked with trying to get points in a one-minute drill situation. The offense marched across midfield with a pair of short catches by Kyle Morlock, a catch by Amaree Williams and a defensive holding penalty. However, the offense ran out of time and Ryan Fitzgerald was unable to hit a 61-yard field goal.

The offense's best period of work came on the goal line near the end of practice with touchdowns scored on at least three straight plays, maybe even a fourth if a low pass was caught (a bit unclear). DJ Uiagalelei found Landen Thomas for a touchdown and then Douglas -- who had an impactful day in all phases -- for another. In between those, Brock Glenn took off and scampered his way for a touchdown run. Glenn also had a touchdown pass to Elijah Moore during this period.

Shortly after that in red-zone work, Glenn had probably the best throw of the day, a back-shoulder pass to Kyle Morlock which he caught while on the move through tight coverage for a really impressive touchdown.

Please join us live on the Osceola YouTube Channel for Seminole Sidelines at 3pm today. Our guest will be Matt Moreno from GoldenBearReport.com who will give us some insight on what type of team Cal is rolling into Tallahassee with. Then JP Peterson will join me to talk all things FSU football related, including his reaction to my Takeaway Tuesday column. Here is the link:

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Wilcox on whether having played against DJU last year when he was Oregon State's QB gives Cal an advantage in preparation:

DJ is a really talented guy. I remember him in high school, even in early years of high school. He's a big, physical guy. He can throw the ball all over the place. He's played a lot of football, and we played him last year. He played an excellent game against us last year and so we've got a ton of respect for him. He can throw it. He's really hard to tackle because he's so big. So we've got a lot of respect for DJ. ... Anytime you've seen somebody once, you kind of have a little bit more of a feel for him, but it's a different system.

Below is the link to the stats and play by play of Oregon State's 50-40 victory over Cal last year in which DJU was 19 for 25 and threw 5 TD passes with no turnovers.

OSU defeats Cal in 2023

Defense: DE's are not containing QB/RB's and NO pressure on the QB's, LB's are slow and can't cover the RB's coming out of the backfield. Offense: WR's are NOT getting separation. QB is, well slow. Lucas is a blaze....FSU has always had breakaway speed but this team is average.

1. Communications: that's on the Coaches; players don't play with intensity or miss assignments-replace them
2. LB's: Can't cover and late to covering WIDE OPEN RB'S AND TE'S.
3. GET 3 AND OUT! Time of Possession is one sided. Defense needs to quit getting beat on 3rd down!

Hello fans. I've been quiet for a long time. Why? Don't know. Nevertheless, I am now moved to write.
Last year and for the last few years, I have heard the term "meaningless" bowl game used frequently by many fans and media. I've always felt that is wrong. Reality is that all of these games are truly meaningless in terms of life. Every single one. The national championship game too. Unless you're somehow financially connected to the game, it's all just entertainment.
But as a fan, I've never ever felt that any game was meaningless. Especially bowl games. Last year, people said the Orange Bowl was meaningless against Georgia. We played like it too. It looks like we have a nice hangover still from New Year's.
I now invite everyone who subscribes to what I call the "meaningless fallacy" to reconsider their opinion. Otherwise, given that "meaningless" means no possibility of a championship, the rest of the season for the Seminoles is therefore meaningless.
I bet you don't feel that way and I don't either. I now hope to get to a bowl game and I hope the players feel the same way. I hope when they get to a bowl, the players and the fans don't view it as meaningless.

FSU Athletics Director Michael Alford is talking to ADs around the country to find out how they will budget for the Federal Court mandated revenue sharing with student-athletes that will add $22.5 million to his athletics budget.
University of Tennessee's AD Danny While announced a not-unexpected method, he's going to add a 10 percent tax to the price of his season ticket holders, plus a 4.5 percent increase, 14.5 per cent in all.

Tennessee sells 103,000 season tickets, with a 15,000-seat waiting list, so White estimates the tax will cover nearly $10 million of the $22.5 million in revenue-sharing for the 2025 football season.

How do you think a transparent "Talent Tax" would go over here at Florida State?

For reference, in Florida State's best years, the Seminoles have sold in the neighborhood of 42,000 season tickets, with another 18,000 allocated for students, and 7,500 for visiting fans or single game buyers.

Tennessee Talent Tax

FSU sports information:

The No. 18 Florida State Seminoles (7-2) will close out non-conference play this Saturday as they head to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to face Alabama (8-2) at Foster Auditorium. First serve is set for 3 p.m. and can be seen live on SECN+ with Noah Reed and Layne Stone on the call.

Noles Off to Hot Start

• FSU is off and running so far in 2024 as they look to defend its ACC Championship.
• A win on Saturday would mark FSU's best start through 10 matches since 2021 when they also were 8-2 through 10 matches.
• FSU started 4-0 for the first time since 2017 including a win over No. 25 Georgia for their first ranked non-conference win since 2021.
• FSU opened up the season at home for the first time since 2011 and went 3-0 against USF, UC Santa Barbara and No. 25 Georgia. Both Georgia and UC Santa Barbara qualified for the 2023 NCAA Tournament while USF finished 22-12 last season.

Not Slowing Down on Offense

• FSU has proven to be one of the top offenses in the ACC and the country so far this season.
• As a team, FSU ranks 23rd in the country with a .277 hitting percentage and also ranks 46th in the country with 13.55 kills per set.
• The Seminoles have been spreading the wealth as they have three players who have recorded 85 or more kills this season and four players who have recorded 60 or more kills this season.

Climbing the Ranks

• FSU was ranked No. 18 in this week's AVCA/TARAFLEX Coaches Poll. The Noles were ranked 17th two weeks ago which was the program's highest ranking since 2017.
• FSU opened the season ranked 20th in the preseason poll. It was the first time FSU was ranked to start the season since 2017.
• FSU picked up a ranked win against No. 25 Georgia. It was FSU's 41st ranked win in program history and was the first time FSU beat a ranked non conference opponent since defeating No. 14 Florida in 2021.

SHE'S BAAAACCCKKKKK

• The reigning 2023 ACC Co-Player of the Year Audrey Koenig is back for one last season with the Seminoles and will look to solidify herself as one of the top players in FSU history.
• Koenig was just the fourth Seminole to win the ACC Player of the Year award and was the first Nole to accomplish the feat since Payton Caffrey in 2018.
• Koenig is second on the team with 98 kills in eight matches and leads the team with 3.27 kills per set.
• Koenig has recorded 10 or more kills in her last six matches.
• Koenig also leads the team with 76 digs.
• Koenig also earned 2023 AVCA All-America Honorable Mention honors for the first time in her career.
• Koenig's 13 double-doubles last season were the 13th-most in FSU history.
• Koenig has recorded 1,055 kills during her career with the Garnet and Gold. Koenig became just the sixth player in FSU history to surpass 1,000 career kills in the rally scoring era. Her 1,055 kills is the fifth-best mark in school history. Koenig needs 12 kills to move into fourth. Koenig also ranks second all-time in the rally scoring era with 2,883 attacks.

Louis Coming Off Her Best Season as a Nole

• FSU senior and Tallahassee native Khori Louis put together her best season as a Seminole in 2023 as she earned First Team All-ACC honors and AVCA All-America Honorable Mention for the first time in her career.
• Louis hit a career-high .432 in 2023 which ranked fourth in the nation and was the fifth-best mark in school history and the best mark since Sareea Freeman in 2012.
• Louis has picked up right where she left off as she is hitting .481 with a team-leading 102 kills to go along with 40 blocks. Her .481 hitting percentage is first in the ACC and ninth in the entire country.
• Louis holds a career hitting percentage of .378 which is currently the best mark in FSU history. The previous record is .371 which is held by Brianna Barry.
• Louis was second on the team with 271 kills and 93 blocks in 2023.
• In her career, Louis has recorded 859 kills which is 10th in program history in the rally scoring era.
• Louis also ranks top 15 in program history in the rally scoring era in solo blocks, assisted blocks and total blocks.

Noles Make Transfer Splash with Taylor Head

• The Seminoles made one of the biggest transfer moves in college volleyball last season as they picked up transfer Taylor Head from Arkansas. Head will have one season with the Seminoles after three seasons with Arkansas.
• Head was one of the best hitters not only in the SEC but the entire country last season as she picked up AVCA Third Team All-America honors after recording 494 kills with a .231 hitting percentage for a Razorback team that qualified for the Elite Eight.
• Head leads the team with 76 digs and is third on the team with 86 kills.
• Head was one of the best all-around players in the country last season as she was third in the entire nation with 22 double-doubles.
• Head ranked in the top 10 in the SEC in total kills, kills per set, total attacks, attacks per set, double-doubles, points and total digs.
• Last season, Head would've led the ACC in total kills, points, double doubles and total attacks. Head also would've ranked in the top five in kills per set, attacks per set and points per set.
• Head spent her spring with the Florida State beach volleyball team where she finished the season with a 8-2 record.

Dupes is Back and Making an Impact

• After a knee injury kept her off the court in 2023, libero Emery Dupes is ready to become a force for the Seminoles' defense once again.
• Dupes has played in all 33 sets so far this season and has recorded 41 digs.
• Prior to injury, Dupes led the team with 287 digs in 2022 while playing in 94 sets.
• As a freshman, Dupes earned All-ACC honors and became the first freshman libero in FSU history to earn All-ACC honors.
• Broke the school freshman record with 3.88 digs per set and was also just the 12th player in FSU history to record over 400 digs.
• Dupes is currently averaging 3.18 digs per set in her career which ranks ninth all-time in FSU history.
• Dupes has also been terrific behind the service line recording 59 aces in three seasons. In 2021, Dupes recorded six service aces in a single match which is tied for the third-most ever by a Seminole in a single match.

Perry Becoming a Force in the Middle for the Noles

• After redshirting at Iowa State last season, Perry has become a force in the middle for the Seminoles.
• Perry is currently second on the team with 32 blocks and 1.03 blocks per set.
• Perry had seven total blocks against No. 25 Georgia which was just one block off her career high.
• Perry also has recorded 19 kills on 50 attempts.

Filimaua: A True Swiss Army Knife

• Kyleene Filimaua is a true do-it-all for Florida State volleyball.
• Returning to her main position as an outside hitter after playing libero last season, Filimaua has recorded 69 kills this season and has recorded four double-digit kill matches after recording just one double-digit kill match last year.
• To go along with her 69 kills this season, Filimaua has also recorded 67 digs, 18 assists, 12 aces and 10 blocks.

Phelan Becoming a Force on the Service Line and on Defense

• Kenna Phelan has shown off her nasty serve this season, and it became a game-changer for FSU.
• In 10 sets on opening weekend, Phelan recorded 10 aces from the service line. Her 10 aces were the eighth-most in the entire country on opening weekend.
• Phelan has recorded 15 service aces in nine matches so far this season.
• Phelan has also come on defensively as she has recorded 50 digs the last five matches.
• Phelan recorded 19 digs against Auburn and 15 digs against North Florida. It was the first time in her career that Phelan has had back-to-back matches with 10 or more digs.
• Phelan has also been great as a setter in FSU's 6-2 system as she has recorded 159 assists.

Henke Off to Strong Start for the Garnet and Gold

• After missing opening weekend, Iane Henke has come right in and been a very valuable asset for the Seminoles.
• In her debut, Henke tallied 10 kills and six blocks against Cal Poly.
• In total, Henke has had 32 kills, 22 digs, 19 blocks and five aces in six matches for the Noles.

Noles Going Through Gauntlet of a Schedule

• The Seminoles will get tested early and often in the 2024 season.
• In 10 non conference games, four of those games will come against teams that made the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
• Nine out of the 10 teams that FSU will play in the non conference had a winning record in 2023.
• FSU is still slated to play the No. 1, No. 2, No. 4, No. 13, and No. 22 teams in the country.
• FSU has already played No. 16 Florida and also played Georgia and Auburn who each received votes in this week's poll. FSU still has to play Miami twice who received votes in this week's poll as well.

Head and Koenig Named to AVCA National Player of the Year Watch List

• Taylor Head and Audrey Koenig were each named to the AVCA National Player of the Year Watch List on Wednesday morning.
• Head and Koenig were two of 36 players named to the inaugural list.
• The Seminoles were one of four ACC teams (FSU, Louisville, Pitt, Stanford) to have multiple players on the list.

FSU sports information:

Carson Brewer, a redshirt freshman at Florida State, has made a strong impression early in his collegiate golf career, earning recognition from both his father and the golf community.

Before golf became his passion, he was a versatile baseball player who excelled as a golden-glove shortstop and third baseman as well as on the mound as a fire balling pitcher.

Fortunately for the Florida State golf program, his baseball career ended because of recurring elbow issues.

Brewer's journey to golf then began in the sixth grade when his father, Clayton, suggested he try golf.

He did, and instantly found his passion.

"I went to the range with my father and ended up falling in love with golf," said Brewer.

His first trip to the range was his first exposure to the sport, which not only allowed him to develop his skills but deepened his bond with his father.

His father’s influence remains a key element to his success on the course.

"My dad had been playing for a while before I started and has always been a good player himself,” said Brewer. “It was fun to grow up and play a lot with him.”

Brewer’s dream foursome includes his dad, along with renowned golfers Scottie Scheffler and Tiger Woods.

While his dad’s influence played a crucial role in Brewer's golf journey, his mom has been equally supportive.

"My dad works a lot, so my mom has always been the one to take me to most of my junior tournaments,” said Brewer. “She’s also been there for practices and so many other aspects of my golf journey. I really wouldn’t have been able to accomplish what I have without both of them supporting me every step of the way."

As Brewer's love for the sport grew throughout middle and high school, so did his aspirations of pursuing a professional golf career.

"What I love most about golf is the constant grind — it pushes me to improve both physically and mentally,” said Brewer

The Brewer family decided that Florida State would provide the best environment for his growth and development as a golfer and a student-athlete.

"Being a student-athlete at Florida State has been great so far," said Brewer. "Even though it’s only been a year, I’ve learned a lot and developed my game in multiple areas. I chose to become a Seminole because I’m confident that the golf program and the university will prepare me for professional golf, which is my plan after graduation.”

Brewer did not play as a true freshman, opting to work on all phases of his game, while acclimating himself to balancing his academics with his demanding golf schedule.

“I learned to balance my academics and my golf responsibilities by setting a schedule where I felt I could be successful in both areas,” said Brewer.

Brewer’s choice to redshirt his true freshman season paid dividends quickly at the fall 2024 season-opening Folds of Honor Collegiate as he finished as Florida State’s leading golfer in the three-round tournament.

“Carson continued to work hard to fine tune his game during his redshirt year,” said senior Teammate Micheal Mays. “He remained positive when things weren’t going his way, and now he is starting to see results! He is always looking to learn.”

Brewer earned a spot in the Seminoles starting lineup for the Folds of Honor, and led the Seminoles with scores of 70 in the second and third rounds.

“Carson is extremely talented and has something to prove this season,” said Head Coach Trey Jones. “He learned a great deal last year from our older players. I always believe the biggest improvement is between a player's freshmen season and the next fall semester. I look for Carson to challenge our older guys and take advantage of his opportunities.”

In the second round, his bogey-free back nine featured three birdies, leading to a 3-under-par score of 70.

On day three of the championship, Brewer continued to excel with four birdies and 16 holes played at par or better. His front nine showcased his skill with three birdies and a 2-under-par score. Over the second and third rounds, he recorded a total of eight birdies and finished five strokes under par while finishing at 2 under over the final 36 holes.

Brewer tied for 19th place individually, contributing to Florida State’s sixth-place finish.

“My favorite moment from the folds of honor was probably playing on TV,” said Brewer. “It felt like a bigger moment to be a part of.”

As the season progresses, Brewer is focused on sharpening his game.

"I’m excited to keep improving while also learning that playing good golf isn’t life or death,” said Brewer. “It’s fun to play great courses and travel with my teammates."

Brewer's next challenge begins Friday at the 18th Annual Fighting Illini Invitational, hosted by Illinois at Olympia Fields, Illinois. The tournament is widely recognized for providing teams with an early-season test, drawing some of the top collegiate golfers each year.

This year, the Seminoles will compete in the tournament alongside teams from Illinois, North Carolina, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Alabama, Michigan, Stanford, Florida, Northwestern, Georgia Tech, and Baylor.

Live scoring will be on Golfstat.

Pretty confident he makes the move at quarterback..and trust me, he was stubborn as they come as a coach

Four-star safety Ladarian Clardy makes his commitment decision on Saturday at 2:30 EST. He will be choosing between 7 finalists, including Ole Miss, Florida State, Vanderbilt, UCF, LSU, Washington, and Mississippi State.

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As an offensive line standout on a couple great 80s FSU teams, few have enjoyed FSU’s OL resurgence of the last few years more than Mark Salva.

That has made FSU’s serious struggles and lack of cohesiveness up front this season tough for Salva to watch with no clear answers or fixes in sight.

Updates from Rivals' Adam Gorney on WR Vernell Brown (UF commit) and WR Malik Clark (FSU commit) as well as a few 2026 prospects:

Real talk, you have to play for the future and even if the other QB sucks, might as well try to develop him. It can't get worse in the w l column.

Florida State fans, frustrated by an 0-3 start, are seeking a youth movement. The Seminoles have already put it on display on defense as seven players who saw significant playing time are in their second years on campus.

The most notable shift in playing time has been sophomore linebacker Justin Cryer, who did not play on defense in the opener but has since participated in 72 snaps in the last two games. Cryer is FSU’s top-rated defender by Pro Football Focus (75.9) and rates highest in coverage (74.6), just slightly better than cornerback Azareye’h Thomas.

“I do think Juice, in the last couple games when we’ve given him the opportunity, continues to gain confidence,” defensive coordinator Adam Fuller said. “That shows up in his execution."

Cryer now has 10 tackles along with an interception against Memphis, Florida State’s first takeaway of the 2024 season. He hasn’t started a game, but Cryer was in on roughly half of the snaps against Memphis (36 of 71).

Among the other second-year Seminoles who have played on defense, a mix of redshirt freshmen and true sophomores, are Blake Nichelson (started last two games), safety Conrad Hussey (also started vs. BC and Memphis) and safety K.J. Kirkland (made first start vs. Memphis). KJ Sampson has played 21 snaps at defensive tackle, and linebacker DeMarco Ward played 13 of his 14 snaps this season against Memphis. Defensive backs who have seen playing time include Quindarrius Jones, Edwin Joseph and Ja’Bril Rawls.

Doak Campbell Stadium Progress Report

Founders Suites: Sold out

Founders Loge Boxes: Sold out

Dunlap Champions Club



West Sideline Chairback Seats: All Legacy and Platinum Chiefs invited now.
FSU will continue to invite donors in priority order over the coming months.

2025 RB target Ousmane Kromah will be back on campus this weekend to take in the Cal game. He has set a commitment date for September 28th.

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FSU sports information:

The Florida State women’s tennis team has four student-athletes traveling to Cary, N.C., for the ITA All-American Championships beginning this Saturday.
Juniors Millie Bissett, Kristyna Lavickova, Tina Li, and senior Maria Juliana Parra Romero have been selected to compete this weekend. All four will compete in singles, while the 34th-ranked duo of Bissett and Parra Romero will also be competing in doubles.
Lavickova enters this weekend as the 98th-ranked singles player in the nation. Parra Romero and Bissett are also ranked in singles with Parra Romero ranked No. 113 and Bissett No. 120 in the ITA rankings.
Bissett accumulated 30 wins last spring and was named All-ACC in doubles with Vic Allen. Lavickova secured 14 wins in the spring of 2024, which included a nine-match win streak.
Parra Romero and Li are in their first season with the Seminoles. Parra Romero spent her first three years at Liberty where she collected 73 wins and earned first-team All-Conference USA recognition in 2024. Li totaled 33 wins in her two seasons with BYU and earned All-WCC Honors in doubles in 2023.
The ITA All-American Championships begin Sept. 21 and run through Sept. 29.

The latest in today's Recruiting Rumor Mill:

Should be our head coach

Which ever one of you guys ask the real questions will be getting my subscription… I’m over everyone giving Norvell a free pass after this bullshit we are seeing.