Tennessee’s Pitch to FSU’s Newest Three-Star Dynamo
The lone February commit for Florida State, three-star athlete DaYon Cooper, recently chose the Seminoles over several SEC schools. Now, Tennessee still hasn’t given up, scheduling an official visit for Cooper from June 12–14 just after he returns to FSU’s campus. The Volunteers, eyeing him as a wide receiver while FSU sees him as a defensive back, are led in his recruitment by WR coach Kelsey Pope. Cooper boasts a state championship, the Tennessee Titans Class 1A Mr. Football award, and standout high school stats: 1,252 yards with 17 touchdowns. He joins a 2027 class that ranks No. 38 nationally, slotting in with other DB commits Mekhi Williams and Jemari Foreman.
In a plot twist worthy of daytime television, FSU lands Cooper only to send him right back out on the recruiting carousel. The real question: did Cooper ever leave Tallahassee, or has he simply been living rent-free in Tennessee’s head? We imagine Vols staffers refreshing his social media feed obsessively, as if a picture of him eating a cheeseburger might reveal his true loyalties. Meanwhile, FSU’s DB room is preparing to welcome yet another high school hero who probably still thinks “Doak Campbell” is the latest TikTok dance challenge. Stay tuned for the dramatic unveiling of Cooper’s campus tour dance moves—because nothing says college commitment like two hours of awkward sideline hugging.
Seminoles Embrace Underdog Tag in SMU ACC Opener
With spring practices wrapped, oddsmakers have pegged Florida State as 2.5-point underdogs to SMU in their 2026 ACC opener on September 7. The last meeting ended in a 42–16 SMU win, thanks to QB Kevin Jennings’ 254 yards and three TDs, plus DJ Uiagalelei’s fourth-quarter pick-six. This rematch at Doak Campbell Stadium follows a tune-up against New Mexico State and precedes a blockbuster Alabama showdown. DraftKings sets the over/under at 52.5, factoring in FSU’s fresh Auburn transfer QB Ashton Daniels and SMU’s varied backfield rotation.
Imagine paying thousands in tuition, then discovering your team’s preseason bragging rights hinge on a point spread. FSU fans, clutch your pom-poms: you’re now rooting for a 2.5-point loss, because glory apparently lies in keeping things “close.” Meanwhile, SMU is plotting to turn Doak into a cameo on their highlight reel. One can almost hear the oddsmakers cackling, rubbing their crystal balls as they ponder whether Daniels will throw more touchdowns or typos on his postgame tweets. Suffice it to say, if FSU stumbles, expect the internet to break into its annual “I told you so” chant faster than Uiagalelei can throw an interception.
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