On The Bench: An FSU football podcast

Florida State returns from the bye week with a massive challenge on the road against No. 10 Alabama. The guys break down how the Crimson Tide have changed since FSU's upset win last season and what Ashton Daniels and the Seminoles' offense must do to have a chance in Tuscaloosa.Plus, we give our score predictions and examine what Saturday's result could mean for Mike Norvell as pressure continues to build around the program.(0:00) - Intro(5:20) - Florida State's Mindset Entering Tuscaloosa(10:17) - Ashton Daniels and the Offense(13:44) - Key Matchups(24:05) - Breaking Down Alabama's Defense(31:21) - Path to an Upset(43:30) - Score Predictions(55:20) - What this game means for Mike Norvell(1:04:48) - Final ThoughtsYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Florida State decided to fire Athletic Director Michael Alford on Monday morning, and the On The Bench crew of Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans break down why the move happened and what comes next for FSU. Brendan Sonnone and Zach Blostein also joined the conversation.The guys discuss the decisions that led Florida State to this point, including roster spending, NIL strategy, the delayed construction of the football front office, and organizational misalignment. They also examine President Richard McCullough's comments and what they could signal about a more business and revenue-focused approach for FSU's next athletic director.(0:00) - Intro (2:12) - Why Florida State Fired Michael Alford (9:03) - How FSU's Athletic Department Fell Behind (22:20) - John Garrett Hire & FSU's Front Office Problems (38:10) - What Richard McCullough's Comments Mean (47:06) - Potential Candidates to Replace Michael Alford (55:03) - What Alford's Firing Means for Mike Norvell (1:08:32) - FSU's Roster Spending & Construction Problems (1:13:58) - Most Important Trait for FSU's Next AD (1:20:30) - Potential Candidates to Replace Mike Norvell (1:27:09) - Final ThoughtsYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Florida State is 1-1 after a frustrating 27-24 loss to SMU. In this episode of On The Bench, Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans take a closer look at what went wrong for the Seminoles. They break down FSU's inability to capitalize on four takeaways, the lack of a consistent passing game with Ashton Daniels, offensive line concerns, defensive breakdowns in the secondary, and a pass rush that has struggled to generate pressure.The discussion also highlights some early bright spots, including Ousmane Kromah, Samuel Singleton Jr., Ashlynd Barker and the linebacker group, before looking at what the loss means for Mike Norvell with a difficult stretch of the schedule approaching. Plus, the guys debate potential offensive line changes and wrap up with the latest recruiting updates from the weekend.(0:00) - Intro (1:28) - FSU-SMU Recap & Biggest Takeaways (5:05) - Explosive Plays & Third-Down Problems (10:03) - Missed Opportunities & Special Teams Mistakes (12:38) - FSU's Week 1 Concerns Carry Over (19:09) - Is It the Defensive System or Personnel? (27:12) - FSU's Pass Rush Problems (30:03) - Ashton Daniels & Florida State's Passing Game (37:30) - Looking Ahead at FSU's Difficult Schedule (42:07) - Should FSU Make Changes on Defense? (45:44) - Florida State Recruiting Update (52:03) - Final ThoughtsYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Florida State suffered its first loss of the season in a 27-24 defeat to SMU on Monday night in Doak Campbell Stadium. Trey Rowland and Kevin Little, joined by Kolby Crawford mid-episode, break down Florida State's loss to the Mustangs and what it means moving forward.The Seminoles produced a +4 (technically +3, due to the final play of the game) turnover margin but were unable to overcome Kevin Jennings' 430 passing yards. Jennings threw for a trio of touchdowns as the Mustangs out-gained FSU by 261 yards. SMU produced 585 total yards, averaging 8.7 yards per play. The Seminoles averaged 4.9 yards per play with 324 total yards.(0:00) - Instant Reaction: FSU Falls to SMU 27-24(2:29) - Doak Campbell Power Outage & Stadium Atmosphere(5:10) - Breaking Down Florida State's Offense(8:30) - Ashton Daniels & FSU's Passing Problems(14:56) - Offensive Line Changes(19:41) - Fourth-Down Decisions & Mike Norvell's Play Calling(22:47) - Breaking Down Florida State's Defense(27:13) - Linebackers & Secondary Takeaways(33:55) - Kolby Crawford Joins From Doak(48:43) - What Does This Loss Mean for the Season?(50:01) - Can FSU Take Anything Positive From the Loss?(55:00) - Final Thoughts

Florida State turns its attention to SMU for a big Labor Day matchup and its first ACC game of the season. We break down Kevin Jennings and the Mustangs' high-tempo offense, the key matchups on both sides of the ball, what FSU needs to improve after Week 0, and how the Seminoles can attack SMU's defense. Plus, we discuss the latest Florida State recruiting news and give our score predictions for Monday's matchup.(0:00) - Intro (3:52) - What SMU Brings Back From 2025 (14:04) - Kevin Jennings & SMU's Offensive Weapons(21:24) - How SMU's Offense Will Attack FSU's Defense (28:58) - Can Florida State Handle SMU's Tempo? (32:48) - FSU's Offensive Line vs. SMU's Defensive Front (36:27) - Breaking Down SMU's Defense (41:48) - How Can FSU's Offense Attack SMU? (49:27) - Florida State Football Recruiting Update (55:13) - FSU vs. SMU Score PredictionsYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

In this episode of On The Bench, Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans break down Florida State's season-opening win over New Mexico State. The Seminoles defeated the Aggies, 34-17, on Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium. Some of FSU's strengths were validated, while some question marks became more concerning.Our trio of analysts provide breakdowns of the offense and defense, one big question moving forward, and a recruiting update from week zero.You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.(0:00) - FSU Beats New Mexico State 34-17(1:10) - Initial Takeaways From Florida State's Win(12:56) - Ashton Daniels & FSU's Offense(20:19) - Running Backs Shine & Duce Robinson's Usage(22:45) - Breaking Down the Tight Ends(31:43) - Florida State's Offensive Line(37:30) - What's the Path Forward for the Offense?(39:38) - FSU's Secondary Struggles(45:38) - Defensive Line & Pass Rush Concerns(52:01) - Linebackers Provide a Bright Spot(56:43) - Special Teams Breakdown(57:52) - Biggest Concerns Moving Forward(59:48) - Football Recruiting Update(1:03:03) - Basketball Recruiting Update

Florida State began the 2026 season with a 34-17 win over New Mexico State. The X's and Noles crew provides an instant breakdown of FSU's season opener against the Aggies. Trey Rowland, Coach AB, and Kevin Little gave their insights on the Seminoles' performance on both sides of the ball and how they look heading into the SMU game next week.Stay tuned to Noles247 and On The Bench for more breakdown of the win. On Monday, there will be a new episode of the podcast reviewing the game. (0:00) - Instant Reaction: FSU Beats New Mexico State(2:09) - Overall Thoughts on Florida State's Performance(10:24) - Two-Tight-End Sets & Offensive Frustrations(15:10) - Kolby's In-Person Take From Doak(17:52) - FSU's Problems in the Trenches(20:28) - Running Backs & Offensive Line Breakdown(26:43) - Ashton Daniels & the Passing Game(32:22) - Is Ashton Daniels a Fit for Mike Norvell?(33:58) - Florida State's Third-Down Defense(38:03) Pass Rush & Defensive Line Concerns(42:04) What Is the Ceiling for This FSU Team?(44:02) Did Week Zero Confirm the Preseason Concerns?(46:11) Week Zero Rust or the “Mike Norvell Fog”?(50:53) Looking Ahead to SMU(52:43) Final Thoughts

Florida State opens the 2026 season against New Mexico State on Saturday night in Doak Campbell Stadium. This episode of On The Bench previews the season opener, including score predictions for the game. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

On this episode of On The Bench, Trey Rowland hosts Noles247's annual team draft. To kick off Florida State's first game week of the 2026 season, Chris Nee drafted against the young guns - John Evans & Kolby Crawford - as each filled out a complete starting lineup from the Seminoles' roster.You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

The latest episode of On The Bench features Noles247's Recruiting Corner with Chris Nee and Kolby Crawford. Chris and Kolby preview Florida State's upcoming weekend visits, 2029 targets to know, and where the 2027 and 2028 classes currently stand.You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

In this episode of On The Bench, Trey Rowland hosts the full Noles247 staff to preview the 2026 season. With less than two weeks until Florida State's season opener, our roundtable covers Mike Norvell's optimism over Ashton Daniels, areas of confidence/concern, record predictions, and more.You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

This episode of On The Bench gives the latest outlook on Florida State in the midst of 'moving week' of preseason camp. The trio of Chris, Kolby, and John recap their latest viewing of practice and discuss each position group individually.You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Trey Rowland hosts another episode of On The Bench, featuring Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans. In this episode of OTB, the guys get caught up on Florida State's preseason to this point, including a couple of scrimmages and a trip to Jacksonville. The group also discusses some recent conference realignment news.You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Chris is joined by John and Kolby to discuss the first few days of preseason practice. The guys talk for over an hour about their takeaways from their first look at the team and the coaches' comments following practices. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

This episode of On the Bench discusses storylines heading into fall camp and recaps FSU's preseason media day. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Day 1 OTB host Brendan Sonnone enters his final few days on the FSU beat. Before transitioning to another role at 247Sports, Sonnone sits down with Trey Rowland to go over some of the most memorable moments from 10 years on the beat.

Chris Nee and Kolby Crawford recap the first day of ACC Kickoff, which included Jim Phillips' annual press conference and availabilities for Mike Norvell and players. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Chris, Kolby, and Brendan preview ACC Kickoff, which is set for July 15-17 in Charlotte. The guys also break down Noles247's recruiting class grades. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

The countdown of Florida State's 40 Most Important Players for the 2026 season has concluded. Diving into the yearly exercise is always worthwhile to get a better sense of the roster and how we perceive strengths and weaknesses. This list was highlighted by a crystalizing moment midway through sifting among the candidates as it felt like depth fell off a cliff. It was an interesting experience to discover in real-time. This is what we came up with as Trey Rowland led the charge, Brendan Sonnone set the parameters, and the X's and Noles fellas sorted the order with Kolby Crawford chiming in. Here's a listen to how we composed the 40 Most Important Players. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

This episode of On The Bench covers Florida State's recent run of commitments over the past few days. The episode also covered camps, official visits, and baseball/softball landing transfers from the portal. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

This episode of On The Bench covers Jernard Albright's commitment, more recruiting news from this past weekend, and the current status of softball's Isa Torres. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

This episode of On The Bench covers the latest Florida State recruiting updates from the past weekend. The Seminoles had one commitment and one de-commitment. We also look ahead to June 5th official visits. The episode ends with thoughts on baseball's season ending. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Trey Rowland sits down with Zach Blostein to wish him a happy goodbye in Zach's final episode on On The Bench before he moves into his new role as the state of Florida's regional recruiting analyst.It's a bittersweet show as the two go over Zach's time at Noles247: From Newberg having to vouch to get an overly-eager Zach onto the staff to the Amarius Mims Stakeout and all the recruiting shenanigans in between.

Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee, Zach Blostein, and Kolby Crawford are On the Bench to discuss Florida State's latest recruiting updates before official visit season begins. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

The newest member of Noles247, Kolby Crawford, joins an OTB hosted by Trey Rowland to explain his journey to the bench.

This episode of On the Bench discusses the latest recruiting developments, news from the ACC's spring meetings, and baseball's comeback win over Miami. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our ⁠YouTube channel⁠.

This episode of On The Bench discusses the following topics: - The pipeline to the NFL has never been worse for FSU while current peers are thriving. - Ashton Daniels' more accurate price tag? - FSU is struggling to buy goodwill on the recruiting trail entering OV season.  - Is it a toxic environment between football and the athletic department? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of On The Bench recaps Florida State's final week of spring practice and discusses Mike Norvell's comments on the Seminoles' quarterback decision. The episode also dives into FSU's quarterback recruiting and basketball's recent portal addition. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State held its final scrimmage and padded practice of spring camp on Saturday. Mike Norvell called it a 'good third scrimmage for us' after running over 125 plays. This episode of On The Bench recaps the Seminoles' offensive performance throughout the spring, the quarterback room, and how the depth chart currently projects. We also discuss offensive/QB recruiting. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of On The Bench discusses Noles247's scoop from FSU's recent spring scrimmage. We also talk about early impressions of Nick Williams and more. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin' more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it's different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Florida State's spring camp underway, this episode of On The Bench discusses intel from the Seminoles' first couple of practices. We dive into the size of Florida State's DL, Ashton Daniels early performance, and more. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of On The Bench is a roundtable featuring Chris Nee, Brendan Sonnone, Trey Rowland, Coach AB, and Kevin Little. The guys previewed spring ball and discussed the fans' current outlook on the program. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of On The Bench discusses FSU's spring practice starting and potential practice availability. It also discusses reopening the recruiting window and the need to quickly assemble the QB board. We also discuss Banana Ball coming to town and FSU baseball's recent play. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of On The Bench discusses whether Florida State truly has a QB battle, recaps baseball's opening weekend and basketball's win over BC, and explores the mind of Christopher Nee. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of On The Bench discusses Florida State's defensive portal haul, FSU basketball's recent win streak, and the upcoming baseball season. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Florida State football news cycle has had a quick start to February with the retirement of offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. This episode of On The Bench includes a live reaction to the news (near the end of the episode), recaps Junior Day, and grades the Seminoles' transfer portal haul. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach makes his fearless predictions for the 2026 season as FSU's schedule is set, and we ponder what do it mean? A positive game of Buy or Sonnone ensues, following by some of the most riveting TE2 talk that you'll ever hear. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of On The Bench discusses Florida State retaining the Desir twins, how FSU paid top dollar to keep many of their key returners, and the additions of QBs Malachi Marshall and Dean DeNobile. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State has received 14 commitments out of the transfer portal so far this offseason. The Seminoles have also had 35+ players depart the program in a busy cycle. This episode of On The Bench discusses the latest updates on the transfer portal window and how FSU's staff is handling it. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State landed its potential QB1 out of the transfer portal on Tuesday morning. Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels announced his commitment to the Seminoles after visiting Tallahassee on Monday. This episode of On The Bench discusses the addition of Daniels, how that affects FSU's 2026 outlook, and the recent portal announcements of three key defensive linemen (Mandrell Desir, Darryll Desir, and Amaree Williams). You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices