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Jay Timmons and the Florida State Seminoles are completing a family legacy. Just a couple of months after he verbally committed to Indiana, the four-star defensive back has decided to switch his commitment to Florida State football — the very school where both of his parents once played. Timmons, a junior at Pine-Richland High School […]

Florida State football ensured a homegrown four-star tight end wasn’t heading over to the Southeastern Conference. The Seminoles landed this new weapon after being courted by Alabama and Auburn. The ‘Noles received their newest verbal commitment from Xavier Tiller — who stars four hours north of the Tallahassee campus. Hayes Fawcett of On3 revealed the […]

Florida State was one of the biggest disappointments in college football last season. Their season went off the rails following a year where many thought they were snubbed. A massive uproar followed that, but they looked lifeless in the previous season. This season, they underwent a massive roster overhaul, and their new quarterback, Thomas Castellanos, […]

The Florida State football team picked up a big win on the recruiting trail on Thursday as four-star wide receiver Brandon Bennett announced that he will play for the Seminoles. To make this commitment even sweeter for Florida State, Bennett chose the Seminoles over rival Florida. He had previously trimmed his college list down to […]

After finishing with a 12-0 regular season record in 2023, the Florida State football team had College Football Playoff aspirations last season. Unfortunately, they ended up taking a major step back as they were the worst team in the ACC. Florida State finished with a 2-10 overall record and 1-7 mark in conference play. It […]

The Florida State football team finished 12-0 during the regular season in 2023, so the Seminoles started the 2024 season with high expectations. They were ranked inside the top-10, and they seemed to be in good shape at the quarterback position after landing Oregon State transfer DJ Uiagalelei. Unfortunately, Uiagalelei struggled mightily all season long, […]

Coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in recent college football history, Florida State is still attempting to put the pieces back together. Head coach Mike Norvell took a big step forward on Sunday by landing the commitment of former Oklahoma running back Gavin Sawchuk from the college football transfer portal. Florida State announced […]

The New York Jets drafted Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. After a season-ending leg injury he suffered in November 2023, both sides knew this would be a long-term investment. But the former Seminoles signal caller made a sad announcement on Wednesday. Travis was forced to medically […]

With the NFL Draft complete, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is seemingly back to focusing on his team. On Tuesday, the former NFL superstar was able to land a remarkable former five-star recruit through the transfer portal who played for Florida State last season. On Tuesday, Sanders and the Buffaloes officially landed Florida State […]

Florida State football had an abysmal 2024 season. This offseason, the team is working hard in the transfer portal to get back on top of the ACC. Florida State is closer to doing that, after picking up a top portal cornerback. Florida State football got the commitment of corner Jeremiah Wilson, per On3. Wilson played […]

Florida State football just received some massive news on wideout Jordan Scott. The 6’7 wide receiver was one of the Seminoles’ top additions through the transfer portal over the past season. Scott was the No. 2 JUCO WR in the 2025 class and looking to immediately contribute to Mike Norvell’s program. He committed in November […]

Florida State football involved itself in massive college football transfer portal news Saturday. The Seminoles and head coach Mike Norvell learned the 2025 roster fate of an Elite 11 finalist. The ‘Noles and Norvell are losing Trever Jackson to the portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reported. Jackson will have four remaining years of eligibility left […]

As soon as Deion Sanders entertained a joint practice with other teams, it was something that intrigued Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell’s attention. In an interview with On3 Sports, he explained how that thought planted a seed for what could happen. “It’s definitely something I think people will continue to talk about as […]

Clemson and Florida State are resolving their grievances with the Atlantic Coast Conference. The schools are settling legal disputes with the league, per the ACC. Florida State and Clemson are expected to remain as members. The two schools sued to try and force the ACC to pay additional money due to television revenues. Clemson and […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference has a settlement on deck with two national champion winning schools. Clemson football and Florida State football — along with its other sports — are mentioned. Now there’s a key figure that unlocked the settlement. Both legendary ACC schools embroiled itself in a lawsuit with the conference. Insider Andy Staples of […]

Former four-star recruit and current Florida State cornerback Charles Lester III was arrested on Monday morning for a DUI charge. He was released shortly after the arrest, according to Nick Kosko of On3 Sports. Lester was a four-star recruit at cornerback in the class of 2024 and made two appearances with the Seminoles during his […]

Florida State football fans have very fond memories of Antonio Cromartie playing for the Seminoles back in the early 2000s. Cromartie was a star cornerback at Florida State and he ended up being a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. He ended up having a long career in the NFL, and now it’s time for […]

A day after receiving a visit from national champion Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel decommitted from Florida State and is reopening his recruitment. Citing his sources, ESPN’s Pete Thamel first broke the news on X, posting, “Sources: Blue chip QB recruit Brady Smigiel, the No. 36 overall player in the […]

Florida State football landed a talented player in the transfer portal with massive upside. Head coach Mike Norvell is gaining some momentum in the portal after an initial mass exodus in Tallahassee. These departures are mainly due to the Seminoles’ dreadful 2024 season, which saw them go 2-10 and finish last in the ACC. More […]

Florida State football made its first big attempt to bury the downtrodden 2-10 season. By landing a former five-star talent out of USC. The Seminoles and head coach Mike Norvell landed Duce Robinson, per Brendan Sonnone of Noles 247 Sunday. Robinson was the national recruiting outlet’s No. 5 overall ranked transfer left. This move is […]

After watching his defense struggle for most of 2024, Brian Kelly has made a point to address LSU’s defense in the offseason. The Tigers landed a big commitment on Sunday by luring former ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton from the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. Payton has […]

Just days after incumbent starter Michael Van Buren left Mississippi State for Georgia, Jeff Lebby already has a new quarterback to work with. After a 2-10 finish in 2024, the Bulldogs landed former Florida State quarterback Luke Kromenhoek from the transfer portal, per On3 Sports. Kromenhoek started three games for the Seminoles as a freshman […]

With the 2025 NFL Draft quickly approaching, Florida State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei made his official decision on social media, clearing the air on his future in football. Thank you Lord 🙏🏽!! pic.twitter.com/9Rqeogqfh6 — DJ Uiagalelei (@DJUiagalelei) December 16, 2024 In an all-encompassing social media post from Uiagalelei, he ended it with what some fans were […]

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell just made a generous move, as he looks to continue mentoring the Seminoles. The 43-year-old Norvell has reportedly restructured his contract with Florida State and part of the process is an agreement that he would contribute $4.5 million to the “Vision of Excellence,” according to the school’s website. […]

As they continue their offseason rebuild, Florida State added another piece to their 2025 team from the transfer portal on Saturday. The Seminoles added an experienced piece to their defense with the commitment of linebacker Stefon Thompson, who will spend his sixth year of college football in Tallahassee, per Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports. By […]

One year after Florida State landed D.J. Uiagalelei from the transfer portal, the Seminoles are set to bring in another notable quarterback. The school announced on Friday that they would welcome Boston College transfer Thomas Castellanos to its program in 2025. Castellanos, a junior, has at least one more year of eligibility. He spent his […]

If you’re Florida State, the clock striking midnight on January 1 will symbolize something much-needed—a chance to start over. For head coach Mike Norvell, however, the New Year’s resolutions began weeks ago as he started reshaping his staff while bidding farewell to one of the worst seasons in Seminoles history. Florida State wrapped up the […]

Florida State is having an unsatisfying holiday season for the second straight year, albeit for much different reasons. The College Football Playoff selection committee spoiled the Seminoles’ 2023 campaign by leaving the then-undefeated team out of the field of four. Now, Mike Norvell is contending with significant roster turnover following a brutal 2-10 showing in […]

Florida State football just lost a prized quarterback to the transfer portal, but there’s some good news. The Seminoles are in the mix to land Boston College transfer quarterback Thomas Castellanos, per On3. That would be music to the ears of Florida State fans. The Seminoles lost former Top 40 recruit Luke Kromenhoek to the […]

Florida State football took the biggest tumble from grace in 2024. Going from a New Year’s Six bowl to 2-10 in one year and leading to a wave of decommits for the Seminoles. Now, one starting defender who suited up for both Seminoles teams is heading for the portal. Omar Graham Jr. is leaving Tallahassee […]

Florida State football is already working to rebuild from a disastrous 2-10 season. The Seminoles are in the mix for Kentucky transfer Barion Brown, per On3. Brown is a wide receiver who is expected to be a major target for teams in the portal. At Kentucky, Brown posted 361 receiving yards in the 2024 season. […]

While some teams are still getting ready to battle for conference championships and bigger things at the end of this season, the chase for next year has already begun. Wednesday is Early Signing Day in college football, and the flips and commitments are as wild as ever. Even Kirby Smart and Georgia aren’t immune to […]

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell is in hot water with the recent update on the Seminoles’ de-commits this year. After winning the ACC and narrowly missing out on last year’s College Football Playoff, Florida State football put up its lowest win total since 1974. Seminoles’ fans were relieved that Mike Norvell didn’t bolt […]

Florida State football became rumored as the next destination for UCF head coach Gus Malzahn. Now, Central Florida is officially looking for a new head coach. Malzahn officially accepted the offer to join Mike Norvell and his FSU coaching staff Monday. The now former Knights head coach officially broke his silence on joining the Seminoles, […]

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell is hard at work trying to rebuild his coaching staff after a miserable 2-10 season. This past weekend brought the news that UCF head coach Gus Malzahn is set to join Norvell’s staff as his offensive coordinator, and now his defensive coordinator target has come to light. That would […]

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell is on a journey to rebuild his program. Norvell just went 2-10 and the school’s reportedly hiring Gus Malzahn as its new offensive coordinator. Malzahn just left UCF after a disappointing 4-8 campaign. The Florida State coach is addressing his newest hire. “I know we’ve identified our offensive coordinator […]

The final weekend of the college football regular season is known as rivalry week, and in 2024, it certainly lived up to that billing. Not only were there numerous instant classics played over the holiday weekend — like Georgia Tech and Georgia’s 8-overtime thriller, a nail-biter at Clemson between the Tigers and Gamecocks, and yes, […]

In a week of personnel changes, Florida State football has concluded its disappointing 2-10 season with a coaching switch, and the Seminoles are keeping it in-state. Central Florida’s Gus Malzahn resigned from his role to accept the offensive coordinator job at Florida State, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, via College Sports Wire on X, formerly Twitter. […]

Mike Norvell’s wife is Maria Norvell. Mike Norvell is the current head coach of Florida State. Norvell was born in Irving, Texas, on Oct. 11, 1981. He walked on at Louisiana Tech in 2000 and then transferred to the University of Central Arkansas. He was a wide receiver, setting the school’s all-time reception record with […]