This teams mojo is bad, and some changes need to be made. DJ, Robert Scott, and the veteran WR's, TE's, LB's are not good. Too early for a youth movement?

Is spending a lot of time whining😩

Three notes on FSU football:

- Mike Norvell is fired up about FSU's perimeter blocking
- Better but it needs to be better on FSU's defensive front
- Second thoughts refs' call on KJ Kirkland's offsides penalty

Atkins OL is at #123 in rushing. OL has 5 seniors and Atkins has been here for 5 years....
Anyone still worried about him leaving?

It’s hard to spin how troubling a loss that was for FSU on a few fronts.

For one, GT flat-out looked and played like the better team.

Even more concerning, what we thought were the strengths of the 2024 FSU team looked like weaknesses Saturday.

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.

Mark Salva, Fish, Pat and possibly Shane Burnham will go live on the Osceola YouTube Channel to offer instant reaction to FSU's game vs. Memphis.


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Ousmane Kromah is one of Florida State's two primary recruiting targets at running back for the 2025 class but this weekend he is back on a different campus.

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Saturday, Sept. 14, Noon ET
Louisiana Tech at NC State
Series: NC State leads series, 2-0
Last meeting: NC State, 34-27 (2021)
ACCN: Jorge Sedano (play-by-play), Orlando Franklin (analyst), Morgan Uber (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 162 / SiriusXM 194
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 956 / SiriusXM 983

Saturday, Sept. 14, Noon ET
[RV] Memphis at Florida State
Series: Florida State leads series, 10-7-1
Last meeting: Florida State, 35-3 (1990)
ESPN: Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 119 / SiriusXM 193 / SiriusXM 381
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 955 / SiriusXM 971

Saturday, Sept. 14, 12:45 p.m. ET
#24 Boston College at #6 Missouri
Series: Boston College leads series, 1-0
Last meeting: Boston College, 41-34 (2021)
SECN: Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Alyssa Lang (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 161 / SiriusXM 190 / SiriusXM 371
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 371 / SiriusXM 960

Saturday, Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m. ET
West Virginia at [RV] Pitt
Series: Pitt leads series, 62-41-3
Last meeting: West Virginia, 17-6 (2023)
ESPN2: Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 119 / SiriusXM 139 / SiriusXM 193 / SiriusXM 198
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 952 / SiriusXM 955

Saturday, Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m. ET
Ball State at #10 Miami
Series: First Meeting
Last meeting: N/A
ACCN: Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (analyst), Coley Harvey (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 162 / SiriusXM 194
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 956 / SiriusXM 989

Saturday, Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m. ET
VMI at Georgia Tech
Series: Georgia Tech leads series, 14-1
Last meeting: Georgia Tech, 34-7 (1988)
ACCNX: Shawn Kenney (play-by-play), Forrest Conoly (analyst)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 113 / SiriusXM 202
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 964

Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. ET
NC Central at [RV] North Carolina
Series: First Meeting
Last meeting: N/A
ACCNX: Kevin Fitzgerald (play-by-play), Charlie Strong (analyst), Ashley Stroehlein (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 103 / SiriusXM 206
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 968

Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. ET
UConn at Duke
Series: UConn leads series, 2-1
Last meeting: Duke, 41-7 (2023)
ACCNX: Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Steve Addazio (analyst), Marilyn Payne (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 94 / SiriusXM 205 / SiriusXM 390
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 967 / SiriusXM 980

Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 p.m. ET
Virginia Tech at Old Dominion
Series: Virginia Tech leads series, 3-2
Last meeting: Virginia Tech, 36-17 (2023)
ESPN+: Chip Tarkenton (play-by-play), Andy Mashaw (analyst)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 146 / SiriusXM 204
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 966

Saturday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. ET
#5 Ole Miss at Wake Forest
Series: Wake Forest leads series, 2-0
Last meeting: Wake Forest, 30-28 (2008)
The CW: Thom Brennaman (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst), Treavor Scales (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 132 / SiriusXM 192 / SiriusXM 371
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 371 / SiriusXM 962

Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. ET
Maryland at Virginia
Series: Maryland leads series, 45-32-2
Last meeting: Maryland, 42-14 (2023)
ACCN: Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), Dana Boyle (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 119 / SiriusXM 138 / SiriusXM 193 / SiriusXM 196
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 955 / SiriusXM 958

Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 p.m. ET
San Diego State at [RV] California
Series: Series is tied, 4-4
Last meeting: San Diego State, 45-40 (2016)
ESPN: Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Brock Osweiler (analyst), Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
SiriusXM Radio: SiriusXM 371 / SiriusXM 390
SiriusXM App: SiriusXM 371 / SiriusXM 980

FSU sports information:

The No. 18 Florida State volleyball team (7-1) will take the big stage on Tuesday night as they head to Gainesville to face the No. 16 Florida Gators (6-2) on Tuesday night. First serve is set for 7 p.m. at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville. The game can be seen live on ESPN with Paul Sunderland and Missy Whittemore on the call.

Noles Take Center Stage in Rivalry Match Against the Gators

• It is always a big-time matchup when the Seminoles and Gators get together, but the stakes will be even higher on Tuesday night.
• Tuesday will be just the 13th time in 77 matches that both teams will be ranked, and it will be the first time since 2016 that both teams are ranked in the top 20.
• FSU will be looking to beat Florida in Gainesville for the first time since 2016. 2016 also marked the only season that FSU has beaten a ranked Florida squad in Gainesville.
• The Noles are also looking for its first road win over a top 25 team since Oct. 15, 2021, when they beat No. 11 Miami in Coral Gables.
• Tuesday night will be just the second time that FSU will have appeared on ESPN.

Noles Off to Hot start

• FSU is off and running so far in 2024 as they look to defend its ACC Championship.
• 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 in top 25 in kills per set, assists per set and hitting percentage.
• The Seminoles have been spreading the wealth as they have three players who have recorded 75 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 leads the team with 85 kills through eight matches and is averaging 3.40 kills per set.
• Koenig has recorded 10 or more kills in her last five matches.
• Koenig also leads the team with 67 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 1,052 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 1,042 kills is the fifth-best mark in school history. Koenig needs 25 kills to move into fourth. Koenig also ranks second all-time in the rally scoring era with 2,841 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 .455 with 84 kills to go along with 34 blocks.
• Louis holds a career hitting percentage of .374 which is currently the best mark in FSU history.
• Louis was second on the team with 271 kills and 93 blocks in 2023.
• In her career, Louis has recorded 841 kills which is 11th in program history in the rally scoring era. Louis needs just 16 kills to crack the top 10 list.
• 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 is currently second on the team with 66 digs and is third on the team with 76 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 Ready To Get Back on the Court

• 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 28 sets so far this season and has recorded 30 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 3.29 digs per set in her career which ranks ninth all-time in FSU history.
• Dupes has also been terrific behind the service line recording 58 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 Shines on Opening Weekend

• After redshirting at Iowa State last season, Perry shined on opening weekend for the Noles.
• Perry is currently second on the team with 27 blocks and 1.04 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 16 kills on 45 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 60 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 60 kills this season, Filimaua has also recorded 62 digs, 16 assists, 12 aces and 7 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 eight matches so far this season.
• Phelan has also come on defensively as she has recorded 47 digs the last four 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 136 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 30 kills, 22 digs, 17 blocks and five aces in five 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, No. 16 and No. 22 teams in the country.
• FSU has already played Georgia and Auburn and 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.

From Rivals' John Garcia, updates on prospects from around the state. Story includes thoughts on DE Nicolas Clayton and RB Byron Louis as well as DE Javion Hilson:

College Football is officially back. I watched a ton of college football yesterday and 50 percent of the fans think their season is over, their coaches stink and everyone should be fired. Funny how that works. Now that we are a week down the road from FSU losing to Tech the loss does not look as bad. Losing sucks, I get it. That being said would you rather be Billy Napier. That seat can't get any hotter. It is one thing to lose. It is another to not look competitive at home, against an instate Rival and get humiliated. The last time Florida got beat like that they stop scheduling Miami. Napier now has to deal with a rabid fan base, a qb in concussion protocol and a schedule that looks like it got much harder. As FSU fans realized under Taggart, Samford all of sudden may not be such an easy game. Noon game against a team none of your players want to be there against. If UF is favored by over 28 - Take the points.


As for the rest of college football....The ACC did not do themselves any favorites. FSU, Clemson, Virginia Tech all go down in week 0 or week 1. All three were considered not only playoff teams but contenders for the ACC title. Virginia Tech lost to the worst team in the SEC. Not a good look. Dabo and Clemson are at a crossroads. They have a coach who has won two national titles and honestly are miles away from winning another. I will make a prediction that Dabo will not win another title while HC at Clemson. He is old school. I get it and respect it. Trust me, I am no fan of the portal but to blow it off like it does not exist and then think you are not going to get involved heavily in the NIL. This is a disaster waiting to happen. It would not shock me to see Dabo decide that this version of college football is not for him and Clemson hire Garrett Riley as their new HC next year. Dabo is only 54 years old but he may as well be wearing a leather helmet and strapping it up. I don't know if he will bend and let’s be real he basically has a lifetime contract at Clemson. It is not a good situation. I don't get the love affair with Clemson. They don't have an elite QB. They have very average skill players outside their running game and the team is back to being pre-Lawrence, pre-deshuan Watson Clemson. Good enough to compete for ACC Crowns but once you give the fan base that taste of a championship (Steve Spurrier-Florida)...the fans want more. Who breaks in this situation? I could see Clemson hiring Dabo as an AD and paying him that way. I just don't know if Dabo has it in him to coach this era and it changed so quickly on him...And adjusting is obviously not his style.

Georgia....They are Julio Chavez, they are that Boxer that systematically breaks you down and beats your body up. IMPRESSIVE. Clemson looked hopeless in the second half. They wrecked Clemson and now that team lost any confidence and wants no part of playing for a playoff spot. So many keep saying how Clemson will win the ACC....and make the playoffs. Georgia just kicked them off the island and I am not sure they are coming back. This version of Georgia week 1 looks beatable....But we have heard that before. They are a tough out and will be one of the top four seeds.

Ohio State - 17-3 at halftime against Akron. I know it is only week one but this is still the same Ohio State team. Will Howard went 17-28 for 228 and 3 touchdowns. I am not a big fan. He may be good enough but I am not betting on Ohio State over Georgia...NOT GOING TO DO IT. Georgia is Michigan on steroids.

Texas A&M - Sumlin, Fisher, Elko....There is something in the water at College Station that just does not allow that program to win. That program is cursed. At home, new coach, Notre Dame, National Audience....Thank God they can keep printing money....Because they will need to it to keep paying these coaches off.

Texas- I am not a big fan of Texas...I don't think Sark is a great coach....But talent acquisition is the name of the game. He has two NFL quarterbacks. Not one but two...And those who said Arch is overrated...STOP. He will one day be the first pick in the draft. Ewers went 20-27 260 yards and 3 touchdowns. This version of Texas is going to be good enough to make the playoffs again.

Tennessee - The dark horse in the SEC this year is the Vols. They played a local high school but Nico is going to be good. QB is important and they got one of the most gifted ones in the country....That leads me to Nebraska. Matt Rhule found his guy as well. There are some very gifted, young signal callers in the country.

Oregon is in the Pac 12....They roll up 40-50-60 points a week....They join the Big 10 and they can barely beat Idaho at home. What is up with that conference and teams having a hard time scoring? Oregon put up a ton of yards....Just did not score. I still like Oregon but they are not as good as last year.

My Rankings after week 1....Last year I liked Michigan and Washington most of the year. Right now UGA looks like the top dog...
Top 25...
1-UGA -They look like the top dog...Right now. Their run game and defense will carry them. Beck is the real deal but not sure about their receivers. Losing the TE is a big loss.

2-Texas - The Horns are the real deal. Sark has recruited very well and if you have one elite or top rated quarterback the odds go up. You have two potentially great quarterbacks you are sitting in great shape.

3-Ohio State - Freshman Jeremiah Smith had 6 receptions, 92 yards and two touchdowns. You lose Marin Harrison Jr and basically replace him with his twin brother. I am interested in seeing what Ohio State does rushing the ball this year. If they commit to the run, maybe...they can convince me. I need to be sold.

4-Ole Miss- Poor Furman....They decided to take the check and 76 was rolled up on them. Jaxson Dart put himself into the Heisman race for one week (22-27 418 - 5 TD). They put up over 760 yards of total offense. GATOR FANS are praying they

5-Alabama - Bama lost a ton of players through the portal. They did not add a ton of great ones to replace those guys. We will see but I don't think this version of Bama will be as good as last year.

6-Oregon- They did not look good against Idaho. They only rushed for 107 yards on 37 carries. That is not good. Gabriel threw for 380 yards and 2 touchdowns. They need to figure it out. They have four games before Ohio State comes to town. I expect them to be much better by then.

7-Notre Dame - That was not pretty....ND did what they always make you do when you watch them play---HATE THEM. That is just not good to the eyes. They can run the ball. At the end of the game the OL is standing there and laughing...You know right then the game is over. They just wore the Aggies out. I still think Leonard will have a good season. He managed the game yesterday and made no big mistakes. He will get better. Beaux Collins is the real deal. I like their running backs. They can pound the rock and win with defense. They are not a top five team but they are top ten.

8-Penn State- The Lions took a long time to score....And a two hour delay did not help. They ended up with a nice win 34-12. It was Singleton day - 13 -114 and a touchdown. Look for Kaytron Allen to go off in the next game. Allar played well enough....They don't play Michigan this year and I honestly feel they could beat them. This looks like a 10-2 type team.

9-Missouri- Coach Drink is a good coach....Remember the name because he will be a dark horse for the UF job. He has turned Missouri into a very good team. Luther Burden is one of the top receivers in the country. His defense can run...This is a team in the SEC no one wants to face.

10 - Miami - I was reluctant to put them in the top ten but their win even over a not so great Gator team was one of the more impressive wins yesterday. Their OL is the real deal. Money well spent. Their QB Cam Ward is money well spent. The defense played great minus one run play. I still have questions about their secondary. Ward made one terrible throw...He needs to limit those in bigger games. Miami schedule till FSU does not look very strong....that being said this is a team that has found ways to lose to lesser teams....

The best of the rest....

11-OU
12-LSU (Need to see them today against USC)
13-Tennessee
14-Kansas State
15-Utah
16-Oklahoma State
17-KU
18-FSU
19-Clemson
20-Kansas State
21-Arizona
22-Iowa - WHY DO I DO THIS TO MYSELF.
23-Louisville
24-Georgia Tech
25-Coastal Carolina - They beat Rich Rod 55-27 on the road. I was impressed with their performance against Jacksonville State.

There were some rumors that Loftin would be visiting Nebraska this weekend as they host Colorado.

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How do we get them to quit with the DJ and canned music and let the Chiefs perform more during the games???? The canned music is annoying and contributes nothing to the games. The Chiefs work their tails off practicing every week and deserve to be heard during the games. I'd rather hear the Warchant and other traditional game songs to get the crowd involved. (I felt like I was back in Dublin last night)