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The transfer portal giveth, the transfer portal taketh away. With the winter window opening last week, we've seen a flurry of movement for Florida State football in the transfer portal. At the moment, it's mainly been departures — including a major surprise in quarterback Luke Kromenhoek — but the Seminoles also hit the portal for the second straight year to bring in a passer, this time former Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos. In this episode of the Florida State of Recruiting, Tomahawk Nation's Three Stars (Tim Alumbaugh, Josh Pick and NoleThruandThru) break down FSU's quarterback changes as well as who Florida State needs to be targeting in the trenches and across the board in order to fulfill Mike Norvell's promise of an immediate turnaround. Offensive player additions Thomas Castellanos (Boston College Eagles) Markeston Douglas (Arizona State Sun Devils) Offensive player subtractions QB Luke Kromenhoek WR Deuce Spann WR Destyn Hill WR Darion Willliamson OL Julian Armella TE Brian Courtney TE Jackson West TE Jerrale Powers Defensive player additions Defensive player subtractions DL Grady Kelly DE Dante Anderson DE Byron Turner DE Lamont Green Jr. DE Marvin Jones Jr. DL Tomiwa Durojaiye LB DeMarco Ward DB Omarion Cooper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The transfer portal giveth, the transfer portal taketh away. With the winter window opening last week, we've seen a flurry of movement for Florida State football in the transfer portal. At the moment, it's mainly been departures — including a major surprise in quarterback Luke Kromenhoek — but the Seminoles also hit the portal for the second straight year to bring in a passer, this time former Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos. In this episode of the Florida State of Recruiting, Tomahawk Nation's Three Stars (Tim Alumbaugh, Josh Pick and NoleThruandThru) break down FSU's quarterback changes as well as who Florida State needs to be targeting in the trenches and across the board in order to fulfill Mike Norvell's promise of an immediate turnaround. Offensive player additions Thomas Castellanos (Boston College Eagles) Markeston Douglas (Arizona State Sun Devils) Offensive player subtractions QB Luke Kromenhoek WR Deuce Spann WR Destyn Hill WR Darion Willliamson OL Julian Armella TE Brian Courtney TE Jackson West TE Jerrale Powers Defensive player additions Defensive player subtractions DL Grady Kelly DE Dante Anderson DE Byron Turner DE Lamont Green Jr. DE Marvin Jones Jr. DL Tomiwa Durojaiye LB DeMarco Ward DB Omarion Cooper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Silversmith of Tomahawk Nation joins Jonathan Sturdivant to talk all things Seminoles as they welcome Memphis to town. Silversmith talks his background, practice updates, QB room, and much more!

College football keeps creepin' closer. And that means the Sharpen the Point podcast, where Tomahawk Nation's Brian Pellerin talks with his friend and avid daily fantasy player Chris Tyndall in-depth about the greater college football landscape and FSU football, is back. With the 2024 season comes expanded playoffs and a new pecking order via conference realignment. The duo dive into a rundown of all that has gone down with team movement, then jump into their first conference preview with a look at potential Group of 5 playoff contenders ranging from Boise State to Tulane, to Liberty and FSU opponent Memphis. There's also a look back at last year's success rate, a quick preseason overview of the Seminoles and some insight into what you can expect from the pods preview schedule moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football keeps creepin' closer. And that means the Sharpen the Point podcast, where Tomahawk Nation's Brian Pellerin talks with his friend and avid daily fantasy player Chris Tyndall in-depth about the greater college football landscape and FSU football, is back. With the 2024 season comes expanded playoffs and a new pecking order via conference realignment. The duo dive into a rundown of all that has gone down with team movement, then jump into their first conference preview with a look at potential Group of 5 playoff contenders ranging from Boise State to Tulane, to Liberty and FSU opponent Memphis. There's also a look back at last year's success rate, a quick preseason overview of the Seminoles and some insight into what you can expect from the pods preview schedule moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer break? Not for the Tomahawk Nation basketball boys. In the latest episode of The Gospel of Ham, our FSU basketball-focused podcast, hosts Matt Minnick and Michael Rogner cover the major roster changes, including the departure of key players like Primo Spears, Darin Green Jr., and Jalen Warley while also tackling the pleasant surprise found in the return of last year's leading rebounder and scorer Jamir Watkins after his flirtation with the NBA Draft and transfer portal. The hosts also highlight the potential of incoming freshmen and transfers while stressing the need for improved defensive rebounding and reduced fouling. Minnick and Rogner also offer some speculation and insight on who might fill the vacant assistant coach position and discuss the latest updates to the Seminoles' schedule, including matchups in the James Naismith Classic and the SEC/ACC Challenge against LSU. A brief rundown of some timestamps: 03:00 Florida State Basketball Roster Changes 06:17 Key Returning Players 10:19 New Additions to the Team 20:19 Defensive Strategies and Expectations 32:41 Coaching Staff Changes 38:51 Upcoming Tournaments and Matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer break? Not for the Tomahawk Nation basketball boys. In the latest episode of The Gospel of Ham, our FSU basketball-focused podcast, hosts Matt Minnick and Michael Rogner cover the major roster changes, including the departure of key players like Primo Spears, Darin Green Jr., and Jalen Warley while also tackling the pleasant surprise found in the return of last year's leading rebounder and scorer Jamir Watkins after his flirtation with the NBA Draft and transfer portal. The hosts also highlight the potential of incoming freshmen and transfers while stressing the need for improved defensive rebounding and reduced fouling. Minnick and Rogner also offer some speculation and insight on who might fill the vacant assistant coach position and discuss the latest updates to the Seminoles' schedule, including matchups in the James Naismith Classic and the SEC/ACC Challenge against LSU. A brief rundown of some timestamps: 03:00 Florida State Basketball Roster Changes 06:17 Key Returning Players 10:19 New Additions to the Team 20:19 Defensive Strategies and Expectations 32:41 Coaching Staff Changes 38:51 Upcoming Tournaments and Matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a tough last year for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. Coach Link Jarrett's first year at the helm in Tallahassee saw a postseason streak end, a losing record, coaching turnover, and most recently, the loss of the legendary Mike Martin Sr. In his first season, Jarrett and the staff suffered at the hands of bad timing as their arrival at Florida State was late in the transfer portal season. The result was poor depth in the rotation and an inability to target problem areas in the lineup. Still, the Seminoles started out strong before falling into multi-game losing streaks at several points in the season. The staff struggled to make it deep into games and the lineup looked lost at times. To combat last year's struggles, Florida State revamped the staff with coaches Micah Posey and Ty Megahee. On the field, the pitching staff added seven arms from the transfer portal including likely weekend starter Cam Leiter. The Seminoles also bolstered the bats with six transfers including a pair of slugging middle infielders in Alex Lodise and Drew Faurot. These additions along with the returns of Cam Smith, Jaime Ferrer, and James Tibbs should improve an offense that slumped last year. With all the new faces, just how will the Seminoles handle the 2024 season? We'll discuss this with Noles247's Brett Nevitt. The former Tomahawk Nation contributor is the best on the beat when it comes to Florida State Baseball. Nevitt will break down which arms to expect in the rotation, which names will make an impact, how the lineup will look, and more. All this and more in our special preview podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a tough last year for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. Coach Link Jarrett's first year at the helm in Tallahassee saw a postseason streak end, a losing record, coaching turnover, and most recently, the loss of the legendary Mike Martin Sr. In his first season, Jarrett and the staff suffered at the hands of bad timing as their arrival at Florida State was late in the transfer portal season. The result was poor depth in the rotation and an inability to target problem areas in the lineup. Still, the Seminoles started out strong before falling into multi-game losing streaks at several points in the season. The staff struggled to make it deep into games and the lineup looked lost at times. To combat last year's struggles, Florida State revamped the staff with coaches Micah Posey and Ty Megahee. On the field, the pitching staff added seven arms from the transfer portal including likely weekend starter Cam Leiter. The Seminoles also bolstered the bats with six transfers including a pair of slugging middle infielders in Alex Lodise and Drew Faurot. These additions along with the returns of Cam Smith, Jaime Ferrer, and James Tibbs should improve an offense that slumped last year. With all the new faces, just how will the Seminoles handle the 2024 season? We'll discuss this with Noles247's Brett Nevitt. The former Tomahawk Nation contributor is the best on the beat when it comes to Florida State Baseball. Nevitt will break down which arms to expect in the rotation, which names will make an impact, how the lineup will look, and more. All this and more in our special preview podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a pivotal decision today, Florida State University's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to initiate legal action against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by challenging the legitimacy of the ACC's Grant of Right (GOR) agreement. FSU Board of Trustees Chair Peter Collins emphasized the necessity of contesting the ACC's GOR and its punitive withdrawal measures. Outside counsel David Ashburn outlined FSU's arguments, citing violations of Florida antitrust law, unenforceable penalties, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, as well as violations of public policy and a fundamental failure of contractual purpose. During the meeting, new revelations emerged, shedding light on critical aspects of the ACC's contract. Notably, the ACC faces uncertainty regarding television revenue post-2027, and ESPN holds the unilateral right to extend the media deal, yet the option remains unexercised. Ashburn disclosed that FSU agreed to the 2016 GOR under ESPN's ultimatum, asserting, "We don't believe that holds water." The strained relationship between Florida State and the ACC escalated over the past year, as financial disparities with the Big Ten and SEC became apparent. The revelation of the "Magnificent Seven's" exploration of leaving the ACC preceded the controversial ACC expansion westward. The final blow was dealt when FSU, as the undefeated Power 5 conference champion, was excluded from the College Football Playoff, solidifying the ACC's status as a second-tier league. Credit to Tomahawk Nation of SB Nation for the original information. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedon and use code lockedon for a first deposit match up to $100! Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a pivotal decision today, Florida State University's Board of Trustees unanimously voted to initiate legal action against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by challenging the legitimacy of the ACC's Grant of Right (GOR) agreement. FSU Board of Trustees Chair Peter Collins emphasized the necessity of contesting the ACC's GOR and its punitive withdrawal measures. Outside counsel David Ashburn outlined FSU's arguments, citing violations of Florida antitrust law, unenforceable penalties, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, as well as violations of public policy and a fundamental failure of contractual purpose.During the meeting, new revelations emerged, shedding light on critical aspects of the ACC's contract. Notably, the ACC faces uncertainty regarding television revenue post-2027, and ESPN holds the unilateral right to extend the media deal, yet the option remains unexercised. Ashburn disclosed that FSU agreed to the 2016 GOR under ESPN's ultimatum, asserting, "We don't believe that holds water."The strained relationship between Florida State and the ACC escalated over the past year, as financial disparities with the Big Ten and SEC became apparent. The revelation of the "Magnificent Seven's" exploration of leaving the ACC preceded the controversial ACC expansion westward. The final blow was dealt when FSU, as the undefeated Power 5 conference champion, was excluded from the College Football Playoff, solidifying the ACC's status as a second-tier league. Credit to Tomahawk Nation of SB Nation for the original information.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Terms and conditions apply.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedon and use code lockedon for a first deposit match up to $100! Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One week after Florida State's undefeated season ended with them being left out of the College Football Playoff, the Seminole Wrap crew reunite to answer some of your questions about what's next for Mike Norvell and the Seminoles. Tomahawk Nation beat writer Jordan Silversmith joins usual hosts Brian Pellerin, Jon Marchant and Ben Meyerson to discuss topics from his recent mailbag article on topics such as the impact on the transfer portal and recruiting and the timeline for FSU's exit from the ACC. Plus, what did we see from Tate Rodemaker and Brock Glenn under center in the last two games. Should Mike Norvell look to the transfer portal and add to the offseason QB competition? And what should we do with the Orange Bowl? How much interest can we have in Florida State's New Year's Six bowl game battle with the Georgia Bulldogs in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One week after Florida State's undefeated season ended with them being left out of the College Football Playoff, the Seminole Wrap crew reunite to answer some of your questions about what's next for Mike Norvell and the Seminoles. Tomahawk Nation beat writer Jordan Silversmith joins usual hosts Brian Pellerin, Jon Marchant and Ben Meyerson to discuss topics from his recent mailbag article on topics such as the impact on the transfer portal and recruiting and the timeline for FSU's exit from the ACC. Plus, what did we see from Tate Rodemaker and Brock Glenn under center in the last two games. Should Mike Norvell look to the transfer portal and add to the offseason QB competition? And what should we do with the Orange Bowl? How much interest can we have in Florida State's New Year's Six bowl game battle with the Georgia Bulldogs in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday evening brought news that 5-star defensive lineman Armondo Blount has flipped from the Miami Hurricanes to the Florida State Seminoles and will be reclassifying to the 2024 cycle. Assuming Blount retains his status as a 5-star in the reclassification, Mike Norvell's staff becomes the fifth team in the nation to hold commitments from multiple composite 5-star prospects. Tomahawk Nation's Three Stars are here to break down what it all means for the Tribe. Josh Pick was busy making kale smoothies tonight, so Tim Alumbaugh and David Stout discuss this significant recruiting victory and touch on the following questions: What is FSU getting in Armondo Blount? How important is this commitment for FSU's defensive line recruiting efforts? Why is he so highly thought of by recruiting analysts? Where might he line up to start at FSU? Where might he be ranked once reclassified into the 2024 cycle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday evening brought news that 5-star defensive lineman Armondo Blount has flipped from the Miami Hurricanes to the Florida State Seminoles and will be reclassifying to the 2024 cycle. Assuming Blount retains his status as a 5-star in the reclassification, Mike Norvell's staff becomes the fifth team in the nation to hold commitments from multiple composite 5-star prospects. Tomahawk Nation's Three Stars are here to break down what it all means for the Tribe. Josh Pick was busy making kale smoothies tonight, so Tim Alumbaugh and David Stout discuss this significant recruiting victory and touch on the following questions: What is FSU getting in Armondo Blount? How important is this commitment for FSU's defensive line recruiting efforts? Why is he so highly thought of by recruiting analysts? Where might he line up to start at FSU? Where might he be ranked once reclassified into the 2024 cycle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back in your feeds already because on Saturday night, Duke Football has a big, big game. We preview the matchup with the #4 Florida State Seminoles on Episode 545. Duke enters the game as the #16 team in the AP poll, but they're facing their toughest test of the season as they travel to Tallahassee to take on the Noles. FSU is 6-0, tops in the ACC, and are thinking playoff as they host the Blue Devils for their homecoming game. Jason and Donald are back to preview what they hope to see on Saturday night from the Blue Devils. After the break, we welcome Tim Alumbaugh from Tomahawk Nation, our sibling FSU podcast over at the Fans First Sports Network. Tim and Donald go through the FSU team in depth, with Tim providing some insight on what makes the Seminoles so good and where Duke might have an advantage as they attempt the upset. After we say goodbye to Tim, Jason returns to react to the interview, and we give final thoughts and predictions. Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. Don't forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15%) as well as Fanatics. They have some great gear on there as we get ready for the start of basketball season, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup is starting to get busy with our first football/basketball weekend of the year, so on Episode 544, we have our preview of Countdown to Craziness! Duke Men's Basketball will take to Coach K Court for the first time in front of a packed Cameron tomorrow night for Countdown to Craziness, and Jason and Donald discuss what they are most looking forward to seeing. Jason begins by saying he's looking forward to...the refs?! With new rules on charges in effect, he's looking to see how refs apply that moving forward. We get to the actual event and the focus will be on some of the dancing and the introduction of the personalities on the team. Talk then shifts to Caleb Foster and his performance in the “uncut” highlights from Duke's most recent scrimmage. Foster looked great in the video, and Jason is excited to see more of him when they take the floor tomorrow night. After the break, Coach K dropped by The Brotherhood Podcast to chat with Ryan Young on life after coaching Duke Basketball. It was an amazing episode where the GOAT spoke on how much joy he has doing the things he loves to do, from spending time with his family to all of his philanthropic efforts and serving as an ambassador for Duke. He also speaks frankly about conference realignment, NIL, and the inability for the NCAA and ACC to lead in securing the future of college basketball. It's well worth a listen! We're going to be right back in your feed this evening with our preview of the FSU game, including an interview from Tim Alumbaugh of Tomahawk Nation. So, enjoy this episode and get ready for the football preview tonight! Make sure you're following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. Don't forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15%) as well as Fanatics. They have some great gear on there as we get ready for the start of basketball season, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A top-5 ranking for the Florida State football team, an undefeated season, a win over Clemson— by most measures it's been a perfect start to the 2023 season for the Seminoles. But are there some cracks in the armor? The bye week hit at just the right spot for FSU to regroup, get healthy, and address any areas of concern. And that's just what we'll be doing as well on this week's Line of Scrimmage podcast. Each week, we'll be speaking with members of the beat that covers FSU's upcoming opponent, getting all the details from those who know those teams best. This week, we've brought in one of our own, Tomahawk Nation's Jon Marchant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A top-5 ranking for the Florida State football team, an undefeated season, a win over Clemson— by most measures it's been a perfect start to the 2023 season for the Seminoles. But are there some cracks in the armor? The bye week hit at just the right spot for FSU to regroup, get healthy, and address any areas of concern. And that's just what we'll be doing as well on this week's Line of Scrimmage podcast. Each week, we'll be speaking with members of the beat that covers FSU's upcoming opponent, getting all the details from those who know those teams best. This week, we've brought in one of our own, Tomahawk Nation's Jon Marchant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles football program is wrapping up its best month ever with commitments from five-star cornerback prospect Charles Lester III and four-star offensive lineman Manasse Itete, who recently decommitted from Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans. Those two commits have placed Florida State in the top ten of the cumulative rankings from the two top recruiting services, with On3 Industry Rankings considering the Seminoles' current 2024 commitments the No. 5 class with an average rating of 91.46, while the 247Sports Composite Rankings have FSU at No. 7 with a 90.97 average. It's been too long, but the Three Stars reconvened to discuss all that's going on in the world of Florida State recruiting — and there is plenty, including: How big was the commitment of Lester and how would you describe his game? (he's been a silent since June) A little background on Itete's recruitment and how he projects at the next level. Speaking of offensive linemen, who does Tomahawk Nation recruiting analyst NoleThruAndThru think has the highest ceiling between Itete and fellow commits Jonathan Daniels and Tye Hylton? Can FSU offensive coordinator Alex Atkins flip another blue-chip OL from SC? How do we feel about some of the other July commits, including wide receiver Elijah Moore and Tallahassee running back Macahi Danzy? Where do the Seminoles sit in the 247 Sports Composite team rankings? Do the Noles have a shot at 5-star Georgia safety KJ Bolden and who might be next to join #Tribe24? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles football program is wrapping up its best month ever with commitments from five-star cornerback prospect Charles Lester III and four-star offensive lineman Manasse Itete, who recently decommitted from Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans. Those two commits have placed Florida State in the top ten of the cumulative rankings from the two top recruiting services, with On3 Industry Rankings considering the Seminoles' current 2024 commitments the No. 5 class with an average rating of 91.46, while the 247Sports Composite Rankings have FSU at No. 7 with a 90.97 average. It's been too long, but the Three Stars reconvened to discuss all that's going on in the world of Florida State recruiting — and there is plenty, including: How big was the commitment of Lester and how would you describe his game? (he's been a silent since June) A little background on Itete's recruitment and how he projects at the next level. Speaking of offensive linemen, who does Tomahawk Nation recruiting analyst NoleThruAndThru think has the highest ceiling between Itete and fellow commits Jonathan Daniels and Tye Hylton? Can FSU offensive coordinator Alex Atkins flip another blue-chip OL from SC? How do we feel about some of the other July commits, including wide receiver Elijah Moore and Tallahassee running back Macahi Danzy? Where do the Seminoles sit in the 247 Sports Composite team rankings? Do the Noles have a shot at 5-star Georgia safety KJ Bolden and who might be next to join #Tribe24? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In case you forgot, Mike Norvell is the transfer portal king — Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles have consistently shown they'll upgrade their roster by any means. Today, FSU landed a major addition in former Michigan State standout wide receiver Keon Coleman. The highly-sought transfer, whose birthday is today, announced that he's headed to Tallahassee. If the name sounds familiar, it's probably because Coleman was a favorite among the Three Stars at Tomahawk Nation during the 2021 recruiting cycle. Coleman originally chose the Spartans over 42 other offers. This time around, Coleman chose the Seminoles over the Arkansas Razorbacks, Louisville Cardinals, North Carolina Tar Heels, Oklahoma Sooners, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas A&M Aggies, and USC Trojans, among others. Tim, Josh, and David are here to break it all down for you in the latest edition of the Florida State of Recruiting podcast. What does Coleman's addition mean for FSU? Where does he fit best in the offense? How might this impact recruiting for 2024 and beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In case you forgot, Mike Norvell is the transfer portal king — Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles have consistently shown they'll upgrade their roster by any means. Today, FSU landed a major addition in former Michigan State standout wide receiver Keon Coleman. The highly-sought transfer, whose birthday is today, announced that he's headed to Tallahassee. If the name sounds familiar, it's probably because Coleman was a favorite among the Three Stars at Tomahawk Nation during the 2021 recruiting cycle. Coleman originally chose the Spartans over 42 other offers. This time around, Coleman chose the Seminoles over the Arkansas Razorbacks, Louisville Cardinals, North Carolina Tar Heels, Oklahoma Sooners, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas A&M Aggies, and USC Trojans, among others. Tim, Josh, and David are here to break it all down for you in the latest edition of the Florida State of Recruiting podcast. What does Coleman's addition mean for FSU? Where does he fit best in the offense? How might this impact recruiting for 2024 and beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Seminole Softball Wrap, a new podcast to the Tomahawk Nation family. Hosted by Gwyn Rhodes and Brian Pellerin, this biweekly podcast will dive into the happenings of Florida State softball throughout the 2023 season, now three weeks into the year. In this first episode, Gwyn and Brian discuss the team's start through their first 18 games. We look at where have they found success, where have they struggled and how the group has reset from last season's early exit from the NCAA Tournament. An early surprise loss to Longwood has left a stain on their resume, but they've been able to largely handle their business to the tune of 15-3 and top-10 ranking with the expectation remaining a trip to the College World Series. They've got one more chance to improve before a big four-game run against two top-5 teams, the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Seminole Softball Wrap, a new podcast to the Tomahawk Nation family. Hosted by Gwyn Rhodes and Brian Pellerin, this biweekly podcast will dive into the happenings of Florida State softball throughout the 2023 season, now three weeks into the year. In this first episode, Gwyn and Brian discuss the team's start through their first 18 games. We look at where have they found success, where have they struggled and how the group has reset from last season's early exit from the NCAA Tournament. An early surprise loss to Longwood has left a stain on their resume, but they've been able to largely handle their business to the tune of 15-3 and top-10 ranking with the expectation remaining a trip to the College World Series. They've got one more chance to improve before a big four-game run against two top-5 teams, the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a busy off-season for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. After last year's early departure from the regionals, FSU's leadership made the decision to go in a new direction with the hiring of Link Jarrett from Notre Dame, ending over 40 years of the Martin family leading the Seminoles on the diamond. The former Florida State shortstop hit the ground running with an overhaul of the Seminole coaching staff and revamping a team that lost several key members — including weekend aces Parker Messick and Bryce Hubbart, who were both taken in the MLB draft. In total, Jarrett and staff welcomed 21 new players to the roster. Needless to say, there's a lot of “new” for the 2023 season. To help fans prepare for all the changes, Tomahawk Nation caught up with the best Florida State baseball beat member, TN alum and current Noles247 contributor Brett Nevitt. We'll break down how Jarrett, pitching coach Chuck Ristano, hitting coach Rich Wallace, and the remaining staff's approach differs from past leadership, plus: Does FSU have a future MLB stud in Cam Smith? And can these ‘Noles return to the postseason? Florida State 2023 baseball schedule Feb. 17: vs. James Madison (5 p.m.) Feb. 18: vs. James Madison (3 p.m.) Feb. 19: vs. James Madison (1 p.m.) Feb. 21: at Jacksonville (6 p.m.) Feb. 24: at TCU Horned Frogs (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 25: at TCU Horned Frogs (3 p.m.) Feb. 26: at TCU Horned Frogs (2 p.m.) March 1: vs. USF Bulls (5 p.m.) March 3: vs. Florida Gulf Coast (5 p.m.) March 4: vs. Florida Gulf Coast (3 p.m.) March 5: vs. Florida Gulf Coast (1 p.m.) March 7: vs. Bethune-Cookman (5 p.m.) March 10: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (6 p.m.) March 11: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (3 p.m.) March 12: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (1 p.m.) March 14: at UCF Knights (6 p.m.) March 15: at UCF Knights (4 p.m.) March 17: vs. Boston College Eagles (6 p.m.) March 18: vs. Boston College Eagles (3 p.m.) March 19: vs. Boston College Eagles (1 p.m.) March 21: vs. Florida Gators (6 p.m.) March 24: at Virginia Cavaliers (6 p.m.) March 25: at Virginia Cavaliers (1 p.m.) March 26: at Virginia Cavaliers (1 p.m.) March 28: vs. Florida Gators in Jacksonville (6 p.m.) March 31: at Miami Hurricanes (7 p.m.) April 1: at Miami Hurricanes (1 p.m.) April 2: at Miami Hurricanes (1 p.m.) April 4: vs. Jacksonville (6 p.m.) April 6: vs. Clemson Tigers (6 p.m.) April 7: vs. Clemson (6 p.m.) April 8: vs. Clemson (2 p.m.) April 11: at Florida Gators (6 p.m.) April 14: at NC State Wolfpack (6 p.m.) April 15: at NC State Wolfpack (6 p.m.) April 16: at NC State Wolfpack (1 p.m.) April 19: at North Florida (6:05 p.m.) April 21: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (6 p.m.) April 22: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (3 p.m.) April 23: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies(1 p.m.) April 25: vs. Stetson (5 p.m.) April 28: at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6 p.m.) April 29: at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3 p.m.) April 30: at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1 p.m.) May 5: vs. Mercer (6 p.m.) May 6: vs. Mercer (3 p.m.) May 7: vs. Mercer (1 p.m.) May 9: vs. Jacksonville (6 p.m.) May 12: vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6 p.m.) May 13: vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3 p.m.) May 14: vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1 p.m.) May 16: vs. Kennesaw State (6 p.m.) May 18: at Louisville Cardinals (6 p.m.) May 19: at Louisville Cardinals (6 p.m.) May 20: at Louisville Cardinals (1 p.m.) May 23-28: ACC Tournament in Durham, N.C. June 2-5: NCAA Tournament: Regionals June 9-12: NCAA Tournament: Super Regionals June 16-26: College World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a busy off-season for the Florida State Seminoles baseball team. After last year's early departure from the regionals, FSU's leadership made the decision to go in a new direction with the hiring of Link Jarrett from Notre Dame, ending over 40 years of the Martin family leading the Seminoles on the diamond. The former Florida State shortstop hit the ground running with an overhaul of the Seminole coaching staff and revamping a team that lost several key members — including weekend aces Parker Messick and Bryce Hubbart, who were both taken in the MLB draft. In total, Jarrett and staff welcomed 21 new players to the roster. Needless to say, there's a lot of “new” for the 2023 season. To help fans prepare for all the changes, Tomahawk Nation caught up with the best Florida State baseball beat member, TN alum and current Noles247 contributor Brett Nevitt. We'll break down how Jarrett, pitching coach Chuck Ristano, hitting coach Rich Wallace, and the remaining staff's approach differs from past leadership, plus: Does FSU have a future MLB stud in Cam Smith? And can these ‘Noles return to the postseason? Florida State 2023 baseball schedule Feb. 17: vs. James Madison (5 p.m.) Feb. 18: vs. James Madison (3 p.m.) Feb. 19: vs. James Madison (1 p.m.) Feb. 21: at Jacksonville (6 p.m.) Feb. 24: at TCU Horned Frogs (7:30 p.m.) Feb. 25: at TCU Horned Frogs (3 p.m.) Feb. 26: at TCU Horned Frogs (2 p.m.) March 1: vs. USF Bulls (5 p.m.) March 3: vs. Florida Gulf Coast (5 p.m.) March 4: vs. Florida Gulf Coast (3 p.m.) March 5: vs. Florida Gulf Coast (1 p.m.) March 7: vs. Bethune-Cookman (5 p.m.) March 10: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (6 p.m.) March 11: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (3 p.m.) March 12: vs. Pittsburgh Panthers (1 p.m.) March 14: at UCF Knights (6 p.m.) March 15: at UCF Knights (4 p.m.) March 17: vs. Boston College Eagles (6 p.m.) March 18: vs. Boston College Eagles (3 p.m.) March 19: vs. Boston College Eagles (1 p.m.) March 21: vs. Florida Gators (6 p.m.) March 24: at Virginia Cavaliers (6 p.m.) March 25: at Virginia Cavaliers (1 p.m.) March 26: at Virginia Cavaliers (1 p.m.) March 28: vs. Florida Gators in Jacksonville (6 p.m.) March 31: at Miami Hurricanes (7 p.m.) April 1: at Miami Hurricanes (1 p.m.) April 2: at Miami Hurricanes (1 p.m.) April 4: vs. Jacksonville (6 p.m.) April 6: vs. Clemson Tigers (6 p.m.) April 7: vs. Clemson (6 p.m.) April 8: vs. Clemson (2 p.m.) April 11: at Florida Gators (6 p.m.) April 14: at NC State Wolfpack (6 p.m.) April 15: at NC State Wolfpack (6 p.m.) April 16: at NC State Wolfpack (1 p.m.) April 19: at North Florida (6:05 p.m.) April 21: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (6 p.m.) April 22: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (3 p.m.) April 23: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies(1 p.m.) April 25: vs. Stetson (5 p.m.) April 28: at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6 p.m.) April 29: at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3 p.m.) April 30: at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1 p.m.) May 5: vs. Mercer (6 p.m.) May 6: vs. Mercer (3 p.m.) May 7: vs. Mercer (1 p.m.) May 9: vs. Jacksonville (6 p.m.) May 12: vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (6 p.m.) May 13: vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3 p.m.) May 14: vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1 p.m.) May 16: vs. Kennesaw State (6 p.m.) May 18: at Louisville Cardinals (6 p.m.) May 19: at Louisville Cardinals (6 p.m.) May 20: at Louisville Cardinals (1 p.m.) May 23-28: ACC Tournament in Durham, N.C. June 2-5: NCAA Tournament: Regionals June 9-12: NCAA Tournament: Super Regionals June 16-26: College World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So far through a difficult 2022-2023 season, the Florida State Seminoles haven't looked quite looked like the same dominant team they've been courting the past few years. With the season starting to head into the final stretch, the focus in the program lies on the development of the young roster to create a solid foundation moving forward. One of the most integral pieces of the future is freshman guard Chandler Jackson. The Noles have seven games remaining this season, garnering an 8-16 record as the No. 10 team in the ACC. Jackson's season averages currently stand at 2.7 points, one rebound, and one assist, but the effort and tenacity that he brings to the table have been seen as his biggest strength. Jackson started his career with the Seminoles on the sideline, due to an injury to his thumb, but since then he's been able to ease his way into the lineup. His production, as well as his minutes, have increased in the new year as FSU takes on its conference schedule. The Memphis native came to Florida State as a highly touted four-star recruit. He was recruited by assistant coach Stan Jones early in his high school career, with thoughts from both parties that Jackson would be a perfect fit in garnet and gold. Prior to the Seminoles' matchup against Syracuse, Tomahawk Nation spoke with Jackson on his new role with the team, goals for the rest of the season, and thoughts on his teammates/coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So far through a difficult 2022-2023 season, the Florida State Seminoles haven't looked quite looked like the same dominant team they've been courting the past few years. With the season starting to head into the final stretch, the focus in the program lies on the development of the young roster to create a solid foundation moving forward. One of the most integral pieces of the future is freshman guard Chandler Jackson. The Noles have seven games remaining this season, garnering an 8-16 record as the No. 10 team in the ACC. Jackson's season averages currently stand at 2.7 points, one rebound, and one assist, but the effort and tenacity that he brings to the table have been seen as his biggest strength. Jackson started his career with the Seminoles on the sideline, due to an injury to his thumb, but since then he's been able to ease his way into the lineup. His production, as well as his minutes, have increased in the new year as FSU takes on its conference schedule. The Memphis native came to Florida State as a highly touted four-star recruit. He was recruited by assistant coach Stan Jones early in his high school career, with thoughts from both parties that Jackson would be a perfect fit in garnet and gold. Prior to the Seminoles' matchup against Syracuse, Tomahawk Nation spoke with Jackson on his new role with the team, goals for the rest of the season, and thoughts on his teammates/coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Florida State Seminoles started the 2022-23 season with a 1-9 record head coach Leonard Hamilton and his staff had to adjust and reconfigure, adapting from regularly having a roster of experienced players and trying to build cohesion behind FSU's newcomers amid a flurry of availability issues. In the month of December the Noles had a 4-3 record, which isn't incredibly eye-opening, but it shows that development within the roster is improving. The Seminoles currently stand at 5-11, ranked as the No. 4 team in the ACC. A tremendous part of their recent success has been the play of sophomore Matthew Cleveland. He came into the Seminoles program as a highly touted prospect, but there were technical issues to be dealt with before Cleveland took a step forward in his game. The biggest red flag was Cleveland's shooting ability, finishing the 2021-22 season with a 17.9% three-point percentage and a 55.5% free-throw percentage. Those numbers have massively improved after Cleveland spent a large portion of the offseason working on his shooting form. With a smoother jump shot in his arsenal, Cleveland is now shooting 42.9% (highest percentage on the roster) from distance and 74.3% from the free throw line. He also leads the Seminoles in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Cleveland's constant effort on the glass has led to five-straight double-doubles, becoming the first Seminole to do so since Doug Edwards in the 1991-92 season. Florida State has a hefty plate on their schedule with ACC opponents scattered throughout the next few months; with the addition of Baba Miller in their next game, the Noles can make some noise in the conference. Following the Seminoles win against Georgia Tech, Tomahawk Nation spoke with Cleveland on his newfound leadership role, thoughts on the Noles season, and the potential the current truly has. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Florida State Seminoles started the 2022-23 season with a 1-9 record head coach Leonard Hamilton and his staff had to adjust and reconfigure, adapting from regularly having a roster of experienced players and trying to build cohesion behind FSU's newcomers amid a flurry of availability issues. In the month of December the Noles had a 4-3 record, which isn't incredibly eye-opening, but it shows that development within the roster is improving. The Seminoles currently stand at 5-11, ranked as the No. 4 team in the ACC. A tremendous part of their recent success has been the play of sophomore Matthew Cleveland. He came into the Seminoles program as a highly touted prospect, but there were technical issues to be dealt with before Cleveland took a step forward in his game. The biggest red flag was Cleveland's shooting ability, finishing the 2021-22 season with a 17.9% three-point percentage and a 55.5% free-throw percentage. Those numbers have massively improved after Cleveland spent a large portion of the offseason working on his shooting form. With a smoother jump shot in his arsenal, Cleveland is now shooting 42.9% (highest percentage on the roster) from distance and 74.3% from the free throw line. He also leads the Seminoles in scoring and rebounding, averaging 14.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Cleveland's constant effort on the glass has led to five-straight double-doubles, becoming the first Seminole to do so since Doug Edwards in the 1991-92 season. Florida State has a hefty plate on their schedule with ACC opponents scattered throughout the next few months; with the addition of Baba Miller in their next game, the Noles can make some noise in the conference. Following the Seminoles win against Georgia Tech, Tomahawk Nation spoke with Cleveland on his newfound leadership role, thoughts on the Noles season, and the potential the current truly has. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Florida State Seminoles football team has shown vast improvement on the field, and it's being noticed by recruits, including their latest commitment, four-star quarterback Brock Glenn, a flip from Ohio State. The 6'2, 195 pound Glenn attends Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, and has a four-star rating from the 247 Sports Composite List. The sites consider him the 378th best player in his class (22nd best QB and 12th best player in Tennessee). Norvell leaned hard on his Memphis connections when recruiting Glenn and his family, and the Seminole staff kept in contact with the gunslinger despite his verbal commitment to OSU. That persistence paid off in a big way today, as the ‘Noles finally have their QB for #Tribe23. Glenn, who officially visited Florida State in June, also checked out the Auburn Tigers and TCU Horned Frogs, before eventually choosing Ohio State. He holds 30+ offers from teams such as the Cincinnati Bearcats, Duke Blue Devils, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats, LSU Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Minnesota Gophers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Missouri Tigers, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Pittsburgh Panthers, Virginia Cavaliers, and Virginia Tech Hokies. The Three Stars got together for another instant reaction edition of the Florida State of Recruiting podcast to discuss the 2022 quarterback commitment. On this episode, we break down FSU's newest addition to #Tribe23 and what he can bring to the Seminole QB room. But the fun does not stop there, as we give our thoughts on how the class could finish, while discussing future recruiting ramifications, as well, with a strong finish to the season. The Florida State of Recruiting (FSoR) Podcast features the Three Stars: Josh Pick, Tim Alumbaugh, and David Stout. And if you can't get enough Florida State in your life, check out our “Tomahawk Nation” podcast family. As always, check out all the latest recruiting updates in the official Tomahawk Nation recruiting thread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Florida State Seminoles football team has shown vast improvement on the field, and it's being noticed by recruits, including their latest commitment, four-star quarterback Brock Glenn, a flip from Ohio State. The 6'2, 195 pound Glenn attends Lausanne Collegiate School in Memphis, and has a four-star rating from the 247 Sports Composite List. The sites consider him the 378th best player in his class (22nd best QB and 12th best player in Tennessee). Norvell leaned hard on his Memphis connections when recruiting Glenn and his family, and the Seminole staff kept in contact with the gunslinger despite his verbal commitment to OSU. That persistence paid off in a big way today, as the ‘Noles finally have their QB for #Tribe23. Glenn, who officially visited Florida State in June, also checked out the Auburn Tigers and TCU Horned Frogs, before eventually choosing Ohio State. He holds 30+ offers from teams such as the Cincinnati Bearcats, Duke Blue Devils, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Kansas Jayhawks, Kentucky Wildcats, LSU Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Minnesota Gophers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Missouri Tigers, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Pittsburgh Panthers, Virginia Cavaliers, and Virginia Tech Hokies. The Three Stars got together for another instant reaction edition of the Florida State of Recruiting podcast to discuss the 2022 quarterback commitment. On this episode, we break down FSU's newest addition to #Tribe23 and what he can bring to the Seminole QB room. But the fun does not stop there, as we give our thoughts on how the class could finish, while discussing future recruiting ramifications, as well, with a strong finish to the season. The Florida State of Recruiting (FSoR) Podcast features the Three Stars: Josh Pick, Tim Alumbaugh, and David Stout. And if you can't get enough Florida State in your life, check out our “Tomahawk Nation” podcast family. As always, check out all the latest recruiting updates in the official Tomahawk Nation recruiting thread. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday and welcome to Noles News Now, the latest in Florida State Seminoles sports, brought to you by Tomahawk Nation. I'm your host Perry Kostidakis -- let's jump right in. Florida State has earned its first College Football Playoff ranking since 2016, the year that FSU faced off and beat Michigan in the Orange Bowl. The Seminoles debuted at No. 23 in the second edition of this year's rankings, an improvement of two spots from the squad's standing in the AP Top 25. FSU isn't ranked in the Coaches Poll, but, hey, you can't win them all, and also -- it doesn't matter. The ranking is a reflection of the fact that, despite 3 losses, FSU has performed as at least one of the top 25 teams in the country. I'm going to drop a couple of stat bombs on you --  FSU has put together one of the most explosive offenses in the country, a balanced rushing and passing attack led by a significantly-improved Jordan Travis, who has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the ACC and arguably, the country. Florida State is now No. 1 in the country in 20+ yard plays, having logged 69 on the season (62 vs. Power 5 competition.) According to FSU Sports Info, Florida State is one of four teams in the country (and the only team in the ACC) averaging at least 270 yards of passing offense and at least 210 yards of rushing offense per game this season.  On the defensive end, while there is still room for improvement in a variety of areas, the Seminoles have also taken a step forward — FSU has allowed the fourth-fewest 20+ yard plays this season (24) while holding opponents to just 19.8 points per game (No. 22 in the country). Also via FSU Sports Info, Florida State is first in the ACC and fifth in the country in pass defense, holding opponents to an average of 165.0 yards per game through the air. The Seminoles also are first in the ACC and rank nine nationally, holding opponents to an average of 6.1 yards per pass attempt FSU leads the nation with 15 touchdown drives of 80+ yards and with seven 90+-yard touchdown drives this season. The Seminoles also rank fourth in explosive play rate differential, trailing only Georgia, Ohio State and Tulane, with an offense explosive play rate of 16.8 percent that ranks sixth nationally and a defense explosive plays allowed rate of 9.2 percent that is 15th in the country So basically -- yeah, Florida State is a pretty good football team. The Seminoles face off against the Syracuse Orange this Saturday at 7 p.m. and are currently 6.5 point favorites. In other FSU news, the soccer team is getting set to take on FGCU in the squad's NCAA Tournament opener. FSU, the defending national champs and winners of the ACC Tournament, are the overall no. 1 seed and look to be set up well to at the very least make a deep run. Our Prince Akeem Joeffer, the best of the best when it comes to Florida State women's athletics, has you covered with a layout of the bracket and other thoughts on the program up on the site right now. Those are the main big things of the day -- you can read up on them and more on TomahawkNation.com right now, as well as catch up on all of our past coverage from the week, from football breakdowns to basketball look through. Thank you for listening and supporting us -- if you want more of something we're doing, if you want us to change anything up, please please either leave a comment on the website or in a review. Thank you again for listening -- we'll see you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday and welcome to Noles News Now, the latest in Florida State Seminoles sports, brought to you by Tomahawk Nation. I'm your host Perry Kostidakis -- let's jump right in. Florida State has earned its first College Football Playoff ranking since 2016, the year that FSU faced off and beat Michigan in the Orange Bowl. The Seminoles debuted at No. 23 in the second edition of this year's rankings, an improvement of two spots from the squad's standing in the AP Top 25. FSU isn't ranked in the Coaches Poll, but, hey, you can't win them all, and also -- it doesn't matter. The ranking is a reflection of the fact that, despite 3 losses, FSU has performed as at least one of the top 25 teams in the country. I'm going to drop a couple of stat bombs on you --  FSU has put together one of the most explosive offenses in the country, a balanced rushing and passing attack led by a significantly-improved Jordan Travis, who has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the ACC and arguably, the country. Florida State is now No. 1 in the country in 20+ yard plays, having logged 69 on the season (62 vs. Power 5 competition.) According to FSU Sports Info, Florida State is one of four teams in the country (and the only team in the ACC) averaging at least 270 yards of passing offense and at least 210 yards of rushing offense per game this season.  On the defensive end, while there is still room for improvement in a variety of areas, the Seminoles have also taken a step forward — FSU has allowed the fourth-fewest 20+ yard plays this season (24) while holding opponents to just 19.8 points per game (No. 22 in the country). Also via FSU Sports Info, Florida State is first in the ACC and fifth in the country in pass defense, holding opponents to an average of 165.0 yards per game through the air. The Seminoles also are first in the ACC and rank nine nationally, holding opponents to an average of 6.1 yards per pass attempt FSU leads the nation with 15 touchdown drives of 80+ yards and with seven 90+-yard touchdown drives this season. The Seminoles also rank fourth in explosive play rate differential, trailing only Georgia, Ohio State and Tulane, with an offense explosive play rate of 16.8 percent that ranks sixth nationally and a defense explosive plays allowed rate of 9.2 percent that is 15th in the country So basically -- yeah, Florida State is a pretty good football team. The Seminoles face off against the Syracuse Orange this Saturday at 7 p.m. and are currently 6.5 point favorites. In other FSU news, the soccer team is getting set to take on FGCU in the squad's NCAA Tournament opener. FSU, the defending national champs and winners of the ACC Tournament, are the overall no. 1 seed and look to be set up well to at the very least make a deep run. Our Prince Akeem Joeffer, the best of the best when it comes to Florida State women's athletics, has you covered with a layout of the bracket and other thoughts on the program up on the site right now. Those are the main big things of the day -- you can read up on them and more on TomahawkNation.com right now, as well as catch up on all of our past coverage from the week, from football breakdowns to basketball look through. Thank you for listening and supporting us -- if you want more of something we're doing, if you want us to change anything up, please please either leave a comment on the website or in a review. Thank you again for listening -- we'll see you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. What a welcome back to the FSU-Miami rivalry, Mario Cristobal. Better luck next time. Happy victory Monday to you our listener. Your Florida State Seminoles are now bowl-eligible after a thoroughly, dominant and I mean dominant 45-3 win over Miami this past weekend. Thanks so much for tuning in. I'm Brian Pellerin on this Monday, November 7th. Apologies for the late timing on this podcast this week, we're trying something different by recording on my Monday lunch break after Mike Norvell's usual Monday press conference. We start this afternoon in the obvious place and that is Saturday's blowout in Miami Gardens. The Seminoles asserting their will early taking a huge lead into half and never looking back. The stars on the day — Trey Benson who posted 15 carries for 128 and 2 TDs and then the FSU defense holding Miami to just 3 points in the game that came on their first drive. Otherwise, it was a lot of 3-and-outs plus turnovers. The Canes simply never had a prayer in this one. The stadium started emptying out in the second quarter and looked more like a normal Miami home game throughout the second half. Benson and OL-man Dillan Gibbons earned ACC Player of the Week honors as well. The victory puts Florida State back in the top 25 of the AP poll. They still remain a bit of a ways out in the coaches' poll. The college football playoff rankings drop tomorrow night. This week's opponent Syracuse, no longer in those polls after dropping a third straight game. That one was a battle of teams playing without their top offensive player. Cuse going without QB Garrett Shrader who appears to be moving close to a return after warming up this past weekend and Pitt is without their star running back. Either way, it was Pitt who came out victorious so Noles headed to Syracuse to face a team on a losing streak, desperate to right their ship. Oddsmakers like FSU as they opened as a 7-point favorite on the road. Outside of the field, two headlines in Tallahassee. First coming Saturday night when the broadcast showed Mike Norvell and Deuce Spann on the sideline where Spann was clearly frustrated as Norvell tried to get his head back in the game. Asked about it today, Norvell said “It's about me helping to get him back to where he's in control — when you get to that point, your mind can race to a million different places... He apologized and I just told him I loved him.” Norvell received some praise online for how he handled that moment. The other coming from a potential transfer off this team. This morning, Sam McCall posted online a note that he was entering the transfer portal, but later deleted the post, saying he made it off emotion. So it appears he will remain with the team for the time being. That is certainly something that could come up in this week's Tribe ‘23 Recruiting and Portal Thread with our experts Josh Pick, Tim Scribble, and David Stout. They've got the details on everything you need for potential roster shakeups in both recruiting and the portal. How about the ACC champs? Did you hear about that? Your reigning national champion FSU soccer team has added another trophy to their resume as they picked up the ACC title in a really even 2-1 victory against North Carolina. Florida State has now won nine of the last 12 ACC titles. Incredible run for that program. The NCAA tourney selection show is this afternoon at 4 so it may be out already depending on when you're listening to this. Good luck going forward, Noles. Let's go back to back. Hoops season is here also as the FSU men's team opens their year tonight at 7 pm against Stetson. The FSU women already rolled through its first opponent with a 113-50 win against Bethune Cookman this morning. That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until next time, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. What a welcome back to the FSU-Miami rivalry, Mario Cristobal. Better luck next time. Happy victory Monday to you our listener. Your Florida State Seminoles are now bowl-eligible after a thoroughly, dominant and I mean dominant 45-3 win over Miami this past weekend. Thanks so much for tuning in. I'm Brian Pellerin on this Monday, November 7th. Apologies for the late timing on this podcast this week, we're trying something different by recording on my Monday lunch break after Mike Norvell's usual Monday press conference. We start this afternoon in the obvious place and that is Saturday's blowout in Miami Gardens. The Seminoles asserting their will early taking a huge lead into half and never looking back. The stars on the day — Trey Benson who posted 15 carries for 128 and 2 TDs and then the FSU defense holding Miami to just 3 points in the game that came on their first drive. Otherwise, it was a lot of 3-and-outs plus turnovers. The Canes simply never had a prayer in this one. The stadium started emptying out in the second quarter and looked more like a normal Miami home game throughout the second half. Benson and OL-man Dillan Gibbons earned ACC Player of the Week honors as well. The victory puts Florida State back in the top 25 of the AP poll. They still remain a bit of a ways out in the coaches' poll. The college football playoff rankings drop tomorrow night. This week's opponent Syracuse, no longer in those polls after dropping a third straight game. That one was a battle of teams playing without their top offensive player. Cuse going without QB Garrett Shrader who appears to be moving close to a return after warming up this past weekend and Pitt is without their star running back. Either way, it was Pitt who came out victorious so Noles headed to Syracuse to face a team on a losing streak, desperate to right their ship. Oddsmakers like FSU as they opened as a 7-point favorite on the road. Outside of the field, two headlines in Tallahassee. First coming Saturday night when the broadcast showed Mike Norvell and Deuce Spann on the sideline where Spann was clearly frustrated as Norvell tried to get his head back in the game. Asked about it today, Norvell said “It's about me helping to get him back to where he's in control — when you get to that point, your mind can race to a million different places... He apologized and I just told him I loved him.” Norvell received some praise online for how he handled that moment. The other coming from a potential transfer off this team. This morning, Sam McCall posted online a note that he was entering the transfer portal, but later deleted the post, saying he made it off emotion. So it appears he will remain with the team for the time being. That is certainly something that could come up in this week's Tribe ‘23 Recruiting and Portal Thread with our experts Josh Pick, Tim Scribble, and David Stout. They've got the details on everything you need for potential roster shakeups in both recruiting and the portal. How about the ACC champs? Did you hear about that? Your reigning national champion FSU soccer team has added another trophy to their resume as they picked up the ACC title in a really even 2-1 victory against North Carolina. Florida State has now won nine of the last 12 ACC titles. Incredible run for that program. The NCAA tourney selection show is this afternoon at 4 so it may be out already depending on when you're listening to this. Good luck going forward, Noles. Let's go back to back. Hoops season is here also as the FSU men's team opens their year tonight at 7 pm against Stetson. The FSU women already rolled through its first opponent with a 113-50 win against Bethune Cookman this morning. That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until next time, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. A victory and record breaking  Monday for the FSU football team as they enter rivalry week. Thanks so much for tuning in. I'm Brian Pellerin on this Monday October 31st. Happy Halloween.  That record breaking effort came from the football team in a blowout win over Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets were clearly no match for FSU as evidence by the 41-16 final score. The Noles were far from perfect in the game and still dominated the yardage, first downs and of course points. Jordan Travis broke his personal passing yardage mark with 394. That was a big piece of a larger FSU historical game as this game was the third time in FSU history that they had a QB throw for 375, a running back for over 100 -- Trey Benson's 111 -- and a wide receiver over 100 with Johnny Wilson going for 111 as well.  Another big note was Fabian Lovett made his first appearance since the second game of the season. A huge piece to have back heading into rivalry week against Miami.  The Canes coming off a 4-OT 14-12 win this weekend against Virginia that saw no touchdowns. They're far from playing their best football and oddsmakers will tell you that. FSU is an 8-point favorite on this one Sunday night. We'll see if that moves during the week.  A win this week would give FSU bowl eligibility but also a nice welcome to the conference to Mario Cristobal. A statement victory could also help in some recruiting battles with the Canes. Mike Norvell and the coaching staff had plenty of potential Tribe 23 guys on campus this past week. For more on that, you can check out our recruiting and portal thread with plenty of great insight all for free.  Elsewhere on campus, FSU basketball hit with some bad news this weekend as the NCAA announced star freshman Baba Miller violated guidelines when his family received travel to and from a training camp from his native Spain to the U-S. That ruling puts Miller out of action for half the season. Miller and his family say they immediately paid back the benefits once they learned it violated NCAA rules. Athletic Director Michael Alford was none too pleased with the ruling saying the decision seems disproportionate and inconsistent in today's modern environment. Miller will continue to practice with the team so he's ready to return after his 16-game suspension.  The FSU volleyball team dropped a 4-set match to Boston College on Sunday. They'll face Clemson next on Friday.  Women's basetball dominated West Georgia 115-46 in an exhibition game.  And the No. 5 soccer team closed out their regular season with a 4-1 win over Virginia Tech.  That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until Wednesday, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. A victory and record breaking  Monday for the FSU football team as they enter rivalry week. Thanks so much for tuning in. I'm Brian Pellerin on this Monday October 31st. Happy Halloween.  That record breaking effort came from the football team in a blowout win over Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets were clearly no match for FSU as evidence by the 41-16 final score. The Noles were far from perfect in the game and still dominated the yardage, first downs and of course points. Jordan Travis broke his personal passing yardage mark with 394. That was a big piece of a larger FSU historical game as this game was the third time in FSU history that they had a QB throw for 375, a running back for over 100 -- Trey Benson's 111 -- and a wide receiver over 100 with Johnny Wilson going for 111 as well.  Another big note was Fabian Lovett made his first appearance since the second game of the season. A huge piece to have back heading into rivalry week against Miami.  The Canes coming off a 4-OT 14-12 win this weekend against Virginia that saw no touchdowns. They're far from playing their best football and oddsmakers will tell you that. FSU is an 8-point favorite on this one Sunday night. We'll see if that moves during the week.  A win this week would give FSU bowl eligibility but also a nice welcome to the conference to Mario Cristobal. A statement victory could also help in some recruiting battles with the Canes. Mike Norvell and the coaching staff had plenty of potential Tribe 23 guys on campus this past week. For more on that, you can check out our recruiting and portal thread with plenty of great insight all for free.  Elsewhere on campus, FSU basketball hit with some bad news this weekend as the NCAA announced star freshman Baba Miller violated guidelines when his family received travel to and from a training camp from his native Spain to the U-S. That ruling puts Miller out of action for half the season. Miller and his family say they immediately paid back the benefits once they learned it violated NCAA rules. Athletic Director Michael Alford was none too pleased with the ruling saying the decision seems disproportionate and inconsistent in today's modern environment. Miller will continue to practice with the team so he's ready to return after his 16-game suspension.  The FSU volleyball team dropped a 4-set match to Boston College on Sunday. They'll face Clemson next on Friday.  Women's basetball dominated West Georgia 115-46 in an exhibition game.  And the No. 5 soccer team closed out their regular season with a 4-1 win over Virginia Tech.  That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until Wednesday, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State Seminoles football (4-3, 2-3 ACC) is rested up and off its second bye of the season, looking to snap a three-game losing streak this Saturday vs. the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-4, 2-2 ACC). FSU will also be looking to snap a two-game losing streak to Georgia Tech on Saturday at noon, having lost to the Yellow Jackets off a field-goal return in 2015 and in the opening game of the Mike Norvell era in 2020. The Seminoles are currently 23-point favorites, according to DraftKings, as the Yellow Jackets look to bounce back after a 16-9 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers last Thursday. On this week's episode of the Line of Scrimmage, where ahead of each game this football season, we're giving you insight into Florida State's opponents from those in the know, we spoke with Robert Binion of our SB Nation sister site, From the Rumble Seat. Robert, who was one of the first-ever guests on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network to preview that aforementioned 2020 game, jumped on to talk about Georgia Tech's new life after firing head coach Geoff Collins, what the quarterback situation for the Yellow Jackets looks like, how the offense and defense have looked and a prediction for Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida State Seminoles football (4-3, 2-3 ACC) is rested up and off its second bye of the season, looking to snap a three-game losing streak this Saturday vs. the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-4, 2-2 ACC). FSU will also be looking to snap a two-game losing streak to Georgia Tech on Saturday at noon, having lost to the Yellow Jackets off a field-goal return in 2015 and in the opening game of the Mike Norvell era in 2020. The Seminoles are currently 23-point favorites, according to DraftKings, as the Yellow Jackets look to bounce back after a 16-9 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers last Thursday. On this week's episode of the Line of Scrimmage, where ahead of each game this football season, we're giving you insight into Florida State's opponents from those in the know, we spoke with Robert Binion of our SB Nation sister site, From the Rumble Seat. Robert, who was one of the first-ever guests on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network to preview that aforementioned 2020 game, jumped on to talk about Georgia Tech's new life after firing head coach Geoff Collins, what the quarterback situation for the Yellow Jackets looks like, how the offense and defense have looked and a prediction for Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. Yeah, it's Monday again. But at least its an FSU game week Monday. Thanks so much for tuning in. I'm Brian Pellerin on this Monday October 24th. I hope you used the Florida State football bye week and followed the team's lead in picking up some rest and preparing for the stretch run. Mike Norvell's team got that opporunity to heal up their bodies and minds, clear that 3 game losing streak and charge toward the final 5 games of the season. That stretch run starts with Georgia Tech in Doak this weekend. Kickoff for that is at noon on the ACC Network. Florida State opened as 20.5 point favorite so oddsmakers like them to snap that losing skid and roll through the Yellow Jackets. G-T is 3-4 on the seson with those wins coming against West Carolina, Duke and Pitt. The losses to Clemson, Ole Miss, UCF and Virginia. If FSU takes care of themselves, they should be able to handle business and move one win away from bowl eligibility. Of course, that's the lowest of expectations for this team down the stretch. Fans are hoping for much more and so is our Seminole Wrap crew. Jon Marchant, Max Escarpio and myself discussed on this week's episode available today. We looked at the team's still on the schedule, gave our confidence in FSU winning, which ones we expect to give them problems -- the answer there might surprise you -- and gave our predictions for the team's final record. Again, that's on Seminole Wrap this week. Episode dropping today. A bye week also gives the coaching staff a chance to get out on the recruiting trail a bit more as well so now is a great time to check back in with our recruiting and transfer portal thread looking at the Tribe for 2023 to see where the staff was out making moves. Elsewhere, Link Jarrett got his first win as the FSU baseball coach, sorta. The Noles beat Kennesaw State in its first exhibition game of fall ball. Whole lot of midnights between now and the actual start of the year... Opening Day is February 17th against James Madison. Speaking of exhibitions! the men's basketball team also wanted to get in on the fun... they'll hold their own on Thursday against Newberry College. Admission for that one is free. Gotta like that. The women's basketball team has their first exhibition on Sunday. The soccer team got a big bounceback win yesterday defeating Pittsburgh 1-0 with a second half goal and volleyball had an excellent weekend, posting two sweeps. Those straight set wins were over Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until Wednesday, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. Yeah, it's Monday again. But at least its an FSU game week Monday. Thanks so much for tuning in. I'm Brian Pellerin on this Monday October 24th. I hope you used the Florida State football bye week and followed the team's lead in picking up some rest and preparing for the stretch run. Mike Norvell's team got that opporunity to heal up their bodies and minds, clear that 3 game losing streak and charge toward the final 5 games of the season. That stretch run starts with Georgia Tech in Doak this weekend. Kickoff for that is at noon on the ACC Network. Florida State opened as 20.5 point favorite so oddsmakers like them to snap that losing skid and roll through the Yellow Jackets. G-T is 3-4 on the seson with those wins coming against West Carolina, Duke and Pitt. The losses to Clemson, Ole Miss, UCF and Virginia. If FSU takes care of themselves, they should be able to handle business and move one win away from bowl eligibility. Of course, that's the lowest of expectations for this team down the stretch. Fans are hoping for much more and so is our Seminole Wrap crew. Jon Marchant, Max Escarpio and myself discussed on this week's episode available today. We looked at the team's still on the schedule, gave our confidence in FSU winning, which ones we expect to give them problems -- the answer there might surprise you -- and gave our predictions for the team's final record. Again, that's on Seminole Wrap this week. Episode dropping today. A bye week also gives the coaching staff a chance to get out on the recruiting trail a bit more as well so now is a great time to check back in with our recruiting and transfer portal thread looking at the Tribe for 2023 to see where the staff was out making moves. Elsewhere, Link Jarrett got his first win as the FSU baseball coach, sorta. The Noles beat Kennesaw State in its first exhibition game of fall ball. Whole lot of midnights between now and the actual start of the year... Opening Day is February 17th against James Madison. Speaking of exhibitions! the men's basketball team also wanted to get in on the fun... they'll hold their own on Thursday against Newberry College. Admission for that one is free. Gotta like that. The women's basketball team has their first exhibition on Sunday. The soccer team got a big bounceback win yesterday defeating Pittsburgh 1-0 with a second half goal and volleyball had an excellent weekend, posting two sweeps. Those straight set wins were over Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until Wednesday, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday and welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. I'm your  host Brian Pellerin on this Monday October 17th. Thanks so much for joining me. I wish I was here with better news from an F-S-U sports weekend, but that's not meant  to be.  Another week turned out, brought another top 15 team to FSU's schedule and another mark in the loss column. This time it was Clemson, putting the blemish on FSU's  record. The Tigers used a huge 17 point rally late in the first half and early in the second to jump out to a big lead and never looked back. The Noles were able  to scrap their way to within 6 but never really threatened to win.  At the game's end Coach Norvell saluted the Clemson run game for the success they found with running back Will Shipley and on designed runs for DJ Uieungalelei, but  the Noles really kept Clemson in check outside of that window around halftime. So is this the beginning of the end of another unsuccessful season in Tallahass?  The Seminole Wrap crew isn't ready to write them off yet despite the 3 game losing streak. So what's gone wrong, what do they need to use the bye week for and how will  they perform the rest of the season? That's all covered on the latest episode available later today.  Next up for FSU is a home game with Georgia Tech in two weeks so they can use the bye to prepare, get some rest and heal up some injured players.  This weekend' game was also massive for the Noles recruiting efforts as football and basketball both had some primetime players on campus. For the latest on those  visits and the inside scoop our crew has on those guys, check out our latest recruiting thread. Our guys do a lot of great work and making sure you've got the latest  details on the recruits that could go a long way to getting FSU back where we want them to be so be sure to give that a read and get involved in the conversation.  Elsewhere on campus, FSU volleyball lost to No. 8 Pittsburgh in straight sets. The baseball team is a week away from their first showcase camp and women's tennis  concluded the ITA regionals with one player advancing to the singles consolation semifinals.  That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until Wednesday, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday and welcome in to Noles News Now, your audio home for all things happening in Florida State athletics on the Tomahawk Nation podcast network. I'm your  host Brian Pellerin on this Monday October 17th. Thanks so much for joining me. I wish I was here with better news from an F-S-U sports weekend, but that's not meant  to be.  Another week turned out, brought another top 15 team to FSU's schedule and another mark in the loss column. This time it was Clemson, putting the blemish on FSU's  record. The Tigers used a huge 17 point rally late in the first half and early in the second to jump out to a big lead and never looked back. The Noles were able  to scrap their way to within 6 but never really threatened to win.  At the game's end Coach Norvell saluted the Clemson run game for the success they found with running back Will Shipley and on designed runs for DJ Uieungalelei, but  the Noles really kept Clemson in check outside of that window around halftime. So is this the beginning of the end of another unsuccessful season in Tallahass?  The Seminole Wrap crew isn't ready to write them off yet despite the 3 game losing streak. So what's gone wrong, what do they need to use the bye week for and how will  they perform the rest of the season? That's all covered on the latest episode available later today.  Next up for FSU is a home game with Georgia Tech in two weeks so they can use the bye to prepare, get some rest and heal up some injured players.  This weekend' game was also massive for the Noles recruiting efforts as football and basketball both had some primetime players on campus. For the latest on those  visits and the inside scoop our crew has on those guys, check out our latest recruiting thread. Our guys do a lot of great work and making sure you've got the latest  details on the recruits that could go a long way to getting FSU back where we want them to be so be sure to give that a read and get involved in the conversation.  Elsewhere on campus, FSU volleyball lost to No. 8 Pittsburgh in straight sets. The baseball team is a week away from their first showcase camp and women's tennis  concluded the ITA regionals with one player advancing to the singles consolation semifinals.  That'll do it for today's Noles News Now. Until Wednesday, I'm Brian Pellerin. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Florida State Seminoles dropped their second straight game to fall to 4-2 on the season and 2-2 in the ACC. Frustrating losses to Wake Forest and NC State have FSU facing a potential 0-3 start to October as they now play host to the No. 4 Clemson Tigers this Saturday. The loss at NC State came via a second-half collapse that saw the run game struggle and quarterback Jordan Travis throw two interceptions leading to a scoreless performance from the offense. So what went wrong for Florida State to lead to that collapse, and is there reason to worry about the two-game losing streak? The Seminole Wrap crew — Brian Pellerin, Jon Marchant and Max Escarpio — discuss each of those questions and more like the choice to put the ball in the air on the final offensive play instead of playing for the field goal. Plus they look ahead to next weekend, where the Seminoles can improve to pull the upset against Clemson and give their predictions for Saturday. ---- Everything Florida State Seminoles, all the time. The Tomahawk Nation podcast channel, presented by SB Nation, features insider Seminoles recruiting, football, basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer analysis and commentary, featuring shows hosted by staff writers Tim Alumbaugh, Matt Minnick, Michael Rogner, Brian Pellerin, and Ben Meyerson, featuring contributions by Joshua Pick, David Stout, Jon Marchant, Max Escarpio and the entire Tomahawk Nation staff, produced by managing editor Perry Kostidakis. You can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to your shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello everyone, happy Monday and welcome to Noles News Now, the latest in Florida State Seminoles sports, brought to you by Tomahawk Nation. I'm your host Perry Kostidakis — let's jump right in. FSU football is turning its attention towards NC State after dropping its first game of the year and falling out of the top 25. The Seminoles couldn't overcome a sloppy first half in a comeback bid against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and now will have to try to steal one on the road vs. the Wolfpack, who are coming off a top 10 loss to Clemson. Right now, DraftKings has NC State as a 3-point favorite over FSU, which actually is pretty favorable towards the Seminoles — you assume about a 3-point cushion for home teams, so in Vegas' eyes, this is a relative toss-up. Seminoles will have their hands full, especially with Wolfpack quarterback Devin Leary who is one of the conference's best, but the team is going to be chomping at the bit to redeem itself after the performance against Wake. That game vs. NC State is set for an 8 p.m. kickoff, it'll be broadcast on the ACC Network. On the soccer front, No. 7 FSU remained undefeated after notching a 1-0 victory over Miami Hurricanes on Saturday — you can read a full recap on Tomahawk Nation. Up next for the defending national champions is a tough stretch of conference opponents — No. 2 Virginia Cavaliers, No. 16 Notre Dame, No. 4 Duke Blue Devils and then No. 3 North Carolina Tar Heels. FSU has put together one of the country's best offenses and a defense that has only allowed 4 goals in 10 games, and now it's going to get a chance to prove itself as it seeks a repeat title. Volleyball beat North Carolina in a five-set thriller to advance to 10-5 on the season and 2-2 in conference play — the Seminoles now face off against Miami this Wednesday. FSU sits No. 20 in RPI while the Hurricanes, who are 11-3 on the season, sit at No. 14. Those are the main big things of the day — thank you for listening and supporting us — if you want more of something we're doing, if you want us to change anything up, please please either leave a comment on the website or in a review. Thank you again for listening — we'll see you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noles247 is getting bigger. We're bringing on Kevin Little and Adam Brown from the X's and Noles YouTube channel – you'll know them from The Triple Option show, as well as their work at Tomahawk Nation – to add extra insight into Florida State football through videos, stories, and podcasts. Their announcement was aired on Tuesday evening via their YouTube channel, with Chris Nee and Zach Blostein joining the duo to do a film breakdown of FSU's recent QB offers as well as a quick preview of the Elite Camp coming up on Saturday.  We put that episode in podcast form so On The Bench subscribers can get a feel for the content they can get from Kev and AB. Enjoy! You can subscribe to On 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 new YouTube channel. Last, but not least, please give the X's and Noles YouTube channel a follow as well for the most in-depth analysis of FSU football anywhere around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Triple Option – the Xs and Os YouTube show dedicated to breaking down Florida State football – was kind enough to have On The Bench host Brendan Sonnone on as a guest host for this week's show. With normal The Triple Option host Trey Rowland on a sabbatical, Adam Brown (aka Coach AB, aka AB) and Kevin Little of Tomahawk Nation invited the Noles247 writer on for an episode. What ensued was more than an hour of spring practice analysis, transfer portal flow charts, hot takes, and a little film breakdown as well. Subscribe to X's and Noles on Youtube to get an alert when the video of this episode is live. But for now, here's the audio version on the OTB podcast feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices