FSU sports information:

The No. 23 Florida State volleyball team (16-6, 8-4) fell to No. 5 Stanford (17-4, 9-3) in four sets (25-20, 16-25, 10-25, 22-25) on Sunday afternoon in Tully Gym. Sunday marked the first match between the Seminoles and the Cardinal in ACC play and second match in program history.

In an intense first set, the Seminoles and the Cardinal tied nine times, while only experiencing two lead changes. As the set winded down, Florida State went on a 3-0 scoring run highlighted by two kills from Taylor Head and an ace from Audrey Koenig to give FSU the set, 25-20.

The second set began tightly contested with FSU and Stanford going point for point. Stanford began to turn the tide midway through the set before pulling away and tying the match with a 25-16 victory. The third set was dominated by the Cardinal as they won 25-10.

The final set of the match was highly competitive, as the lead changed five times and the two tying 12. However, the Stanford offense willed the Cardinal to a 25-22 victory.

Offensively, the Seminoles attacked at a .254 clip and tallied 45 kills. Audrey Koenig led the offensive effort with 12 kills and one ace, followed closely by Taylor Head with 11 kills and seven digs. Loren Robertson accumulated 19 assists and six digs.

The Seminoles will be back in action next Friday as they host Wake Forest at 6:30 p.m. on ACCNX.

One of the elite unofficial visitors to come on campus on Saturday was Bowdon (Ga.) tight end Kaiden Prothro. The Rivals100 prospect for the 2026 class has been on campus multiple times this year and he explained why when I spoke to him yesterday.

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Story Link: Kaiden Prothro sees chance to showcase skills at FSU

Through three games, FSU's two-QB system hasn't worked, with twice as many interceptions (4) as passing touchdowns (2). But that hasn't affected Brock Glenn's relationship with Luke Kromenhoek or his faith in the players around him on FSU's offense.

We talked to FSU's starting QB after Saturday's loss and I thought his comments and demeanor were impressive.

This is so hard to watch

QB
Tramell Jones -6'1-200 (4) (Committed)

Comments: Jones had a season-ending injury for Mandarin. He is locked into FSU. With Glenn and Kromenhoek on the roster, I expect Jones to take a RS, learn the system, get healthy and compete in 2026. I still feel FSU will bring in another QB from either the portal or potentially HS. I would take another HS arm just in case Brock moves on.

RB
Byron Louis-6'1-200 (4) (Committed)

Comments: I really like the future at RB with Louis, Davis and Danzy. Still would like to see FSU bring in another RB in this class. I could see Sam Singleton move on. He seems to be getting lost in the shuffle. I would like to see FSU make another run at Deandre Desinor, who is committed to WVU. Taevion Swint, who is committed to UCF, would also be an option IMHO.

WR
CJ Wiley -6'4-200 (4) (Committed)

Malachi Toney - American Heritage (5'10-190) (3)
Jayvan Boggs - Cocoa-(6'1-200) (4)

Comments: I know many feel Wiley will flip. From what I know on Georgia's end, I feel FSU will hold onto Wiley. I know they are the home school but even the Bulldogs don't believe he is a lock to flip. Wiley is one of if not the most important recruits. I would not be shocked to see Brandon Innis from Ohio State hit the portal and end up at FSU. The tie with Surtain would give FSU a legit shot. He has flashed at Ohio State but has not gotten a legit shot. He is a guy who would come in DAY 1 and start and really help FSU out. If FSU holds onto Wiley and adds Toney and Boggs, their WR class along with what they landed last year is a good two year haul.

TE
Chase Loftin - 6'5-220 (4)(Committed)

Tae'shaun Gelsey - 6'4-220 (3) (Committed to UF)

Comments: I am a big fan of Loftin. Adding Loftin to Amaree Williams and Landen Thomas is impressive. These three make FSU TE room one of the better ones in the ACC. Gelsey is committed to UF for now.

OL
Solomon Thomas - 6'4-280 (5) (Committed)
Mario Nash - 6'5-280 (4) (Committed)
Peyton Joseph - 6'4-320 (4) (Committed)

Daniel Pierre Louis - 6'5-290 (3)

Comments: Before the season it looked like FSU would sign and all-time great OL class. I still feel with Thomas, Nash and Joseph it is pretty darn good. I like that all three of these guys bring both size and athletic ability. FSU needs to get bigger on the OL. Louis is not a bad take if he is the 5th or 6th guy in this class. FSU still needs tackles. I could see the Noles picking off another high school lineman or two.

DE
Javion Hilson - 6'4-235 (5)
Chase Linton - 6'4-220 (4)
Darryll Desir - 6'4-240 (3)
Mandrell Desir - 6'3-240 (3)

Comments: I like that Linton is still coming in on an OV. At least that is what we have heard. Now things can change. He has become a priority. I am going to go out on a limb and say FSU pulls Hilson back in. He is my NSD shocker. FSU needs a major player at DE. Not too many other programs can say they produced Jermaine Johnson and Jared Verse the past two years. Patrick Payton has been a good enough pass rusher. Hilson will be one of the guys FSU overspends on. Elite pass rushers are hard to find. The Desir twins are two guys with upside. Darryll is better but Mandrell is not bad himself. I feel if FSU can pull these three they are in good shape.

DT
Kevin Wynn-6'4-320 (4) (Committed)

Jeramiah McCloud - 6'3-300
Jalen Wiggins - 6'3-260

Comments: It would not shock me to see Wynn end up at Georgia. I was told early on that if Georgia whiffs on the top guys in-state they will go after Wynn. Keep your fingers cross and hope Georgia gets the top guys in-state. If that happens, I expect Wynn to stick to FSU. The Seminoles in the end may benefit from UF losing. If Napier gets canned then Jalen Wiggins and Jeramiah McCloud could both end up in FSU class. If that happens, Wynn can kick rocks for all I care.

LB
Ethan Pritchard-6'2-200 (4) (Committed)

Comment: I have no idea right now what FSU will do at linebacker. Tavion Wallace and TJ Alford are still in play but some things need to be cleared up first.

S
Max Redmon-6'2-190 (3) (Committed)
Gregory Thomas-6'2-200 (4) (Committed)

Comments: I feel like FSU sits in a good spot at safety. You would always keep a spot open for an elite guy. Redmon and Thomas give FSU both size and length in the secondary.

CB
None

Comments: You know my feelings about roster management. FSU right now is not on any top flight corners. I feel they need to be. I like the young group of corners but don't ever go a class without signing one guy at each spot. They could go and try and get a vet in the portal.

Here is my struggle with where we are at.
We have been either horrible or pretty darn good (even elite besides the snub and what happened in the Orange Bowl) but, nothing much in between.
Was our run the last 2+ years just lightening in a bottle?
Other than that it has been pretty pathetic since Jimbo checked out.
There is no way the football program can continuously bottom out to the points of the Willie T. debacle and what we have now. I get it with the current being locked in a cage by the ACC we are not going to contend for National Championships every year but, there is absolutely no excuse for what we have and are currently seeing unless the so called relevancy FSU brand and it's worth is all smoke and mirrors.
I watched Louisville take it to Clemson last night. Can we not recruit and develop with the likes of Louisville football? Sure Dabo and Clemson have their own issues but, what we wouldn't give for 6 and 2 at this point.
I try to figure out some valid justification for what we see week after week from this team but, I am at a loss at this point.

How can 5 guys not block 3?

FSU sports information:

The No. 6 Florida State soccer team (12-2-2, 7-2-1 ACC) concluded the regular season with a 1-0 victory over in-state rival Miami (5-8-4, 1-6-3 ACC) on Thursday night. The Seminoles qualified for the 2024 ACC Women’s Soccer Tournament, FSU has appeared in all 30 tournaments since the program’s inception.

The Seminoles controlled the early run of play and were able to create some dangerous chances. Marianyela Jiménez received the ball and dashed into the box, before making a deft move to send the Miami defender sliding and fired a low driven shot to force a save from the Miami goalkeeper.

As the first half drew to a close, FSU made seven substitution changes. Minutes later, Ashlyn Puerta made a quick throw-in to Olivia Lebdaoui who flicked the ball to Camille Ashe, Ashe followed suit and flicked the ball to Wrianna Hudson. Hudson controlled the ball off her chest, fired her half-volley shot low and away, and put the Seminoles up just before the break. All four players linked in the build-up of the goal had come off the bench.

Florida State nearly doubled its advantage off Solai Washington’s tight near post shot that was only met by the Hurricanes’ keeper’s outstretched leg. FSU finished through the remainder of the second half and clinched its spot in the ACC Tournament.

The Seminoles now hold a five-game winning streak over Miami and end the regular season with four straight victories. Hudson has recorded a point in four straight games and scored four goals in the last four appearances.

Florida State will host an ACC First Round game against either North Carolina or Notre Dame on Sunday night. The complete bracket will be announced by the ACC on Friday.

Three FSU storylines as the team opens the 2024-25 season on Monday:

- November, December is the time to stack wins
- Freshmen to build around
- There needs to be more than Jamir Watkins

Needs its own thread.

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Yikes! Our Punter and Kicker are literally the only positives.

Here's the video and transcript of FSU head coach Mike Norvell's press conference after Saturday's loss to North Carolina. He talked about the team's confidence issues, why he doesn't think the Seminoles quit and why he's confident things will get fixed going forward

I wonder if FSU pursues @Fishbits

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On Saturday's edition of the Osceola's Seminole Sidelines, Patrick Burnham, Mark Salva and Charles Fishbein discuss UNC's 35-11 win over Florida State on Saturday. The guys reflect on a long night for the Seminoles on offense, defense and special teams.

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I’ve had one of the best seasons in Tallahassee I’ve ever had. Lots of extra time in town and new friends but this team is just awful.

Mike Norvell’s prohibitive buyout means he’ll get some time to right the ship at FSU.

But as this Groundhog Day season of misery goes on, the hole he’s digging for himself gets deeper and deeper and a path out gets harder to envision.

My latest column on a dire situation within the FSU football program.

FSU is 1-7 and off to the program's worst start to a season in 50 years.

Although there are 4 games left in the Seminoles' 2024 season, Mike Norvell fielded questions today on if he's already started to look ahead to 2025 roster building, if he would give up offensive playcalling and if he would consider in-season staff changes.

I can't take it anymore, otherwise my sanity will be lost forever.

I've been cheering the Noles on since the 1960s. I sat through the 0-11 season while an undergraduate. I've seen stupidity, brilliance, luck, disasters, National Championships (thank you Rose Bowl comeback), 13-0 and stuffed by the knuckleheads in the playoff committee and now this fiasco of a team that simply has too many players who simply don't want to play?

Granted, we lost a ton of NRL players, but didn't we slowly fill the coffers with good players and have tons of NIL $$ to bring in portal dudes in the trenches?

Whatever, I'm over the pain of watching slackers who can't or won't tackle, run at full speed, or play to their full capabilities.
I'm rooting for Lady Nole sports where they give a darn and play with heart. Maybe Spring baseball season will renew my spirit.

Right now, I'm embarrassed to wear NOLE gear.

Going into hibernation since basketball seems to have lost its mojo as well. So much $$ going down the toilet.

Should Norvell take a pay cut and use that money to hire his new staff?

After three weeks without a home game, the Florida State Seminoles are back at Doak Campbell Stadium Saturday afternoon.

FSU (1-7, 1-6 in ACC) will close out its ACC slate and look to avoid losing its fifth straight game today when it plays host to North Carolina (4-4, 1-3) at 3:30 p.m. on ACC Network.

The Seminoles hold a commanding 17-3-1 lead over UNC in the all-time series. Even more impressive, UNC head coach Mack Brown, who finished his playing career and started his coaching career at FSU in the 1970s, has never beaten his alma mater in 11 tries. He enters Saturday's game with an 0-11 all-time record vs. FSU. However, the Tar Heels begin the day as 2.5-point road favorites to beat the Seminoles, who are off to their worst start to a season in 50 years.

We'll see during pregame warmups if FSU will be able to get a bit healthier for this week's game. Running back Kam Davis and left tackle Darius Washington each missed last week's loss at Miami with injuries. Additionally, we'll see if there's any more shuffling of the offensive line after Harvard transfer Jacob Rizy moved into the starting lineup at left guard last week.

We'll be in the press box at Doak starting around 1:30 p.m. and monitoring all that during pregame warmups and then have game updates once things get started at 3:30 p.m.

Vanderbilt 6-3 in the SEC
FSU 1-8 in the ACC

lol. Thank God the UNC kicker sucks