Norvell’s Fall Camp Fan Club: Seminoles’ Surprise Stars In their sixth practice and debut scrimmage inside Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida State’s coaching staff spotted several breakout performers. On offense, sophomore running back Ousmane Kromah impressed head coach Mike Norvell with his relentless work ethic and growing playmaking chops, while redshirt sophomore Micahi Danzy showed newfound…

Running Wild: Kromah Poised for Sophomore Surge Florida State flipped for five-star running back Ousmane Kromah, and as a true freshman he piled up 408 yards on 72 carries (5.7 ypc), added 9 catches for 147 yards and a touchdown, despite a crowded backfield rotation. Under new running backs coach Kam Martin’s tough-love regime—complete with…

FSU’s Safety Overhaul: Avoiding 2025’s Burnout Blues The Seminoles wrapped up their first week of fall camp under safety coach Evan Cooper, who admits last season’s rotation woes stemmed from trusting too few players. With Ashlynd Barker, K.J. Kirkland, and newcomer Ma’Khi Jones stepping up alongside rising talents like Max Redmon, Jarvis Boatright Jr., and…

O-Line Vet Hails Defensive Dynamo as NFL-Bound Beast The Seminoles’ new center, Bradyn Welch-Joiner, arrived from Purdue and Auburn ready for a fight—and met his match in sophomore defensive lineman Mandrell Desir during Florida State’s fall camp. Desir, a Freshman All-American, logged 30 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, a forced fumble, and a…

Seminoles’ Front Seven Steals the Spotlight Florida State’s fall camp opened with a full-pads practice that saw the defensive line make a statement. Standouts included Mandrell Desir, who used brute strength and technique to overpower blockers, and Daniel Lyons, whose leaner frame retained surprising power. Rylan Kennedy bulked up nearly ten pounds and showcased newfound…

Offseason Hero: Landen Thomas’s Injury-Free Sprint to Stardom The Seminoles’ athletic department finally hit a home run on Landen Thomas’s health, as the former five-star recruit enters camp fully rested and primed for a breakout. After battling nagging injuries over the last two offseasons, Thomas emerged stronger and quicker thanks to a regimented focus on…

When Seminoles Made Dabo Catch His Breath Clemson coach Dabo Swinney picked his two most jaw-dropping foes—Florida State running back Dalvin Cook and Louisville’s Lamar Jackson—saying that whenever either of them touched the ball, he “held his breath.” Cook amassed 4,464 yards and 46 touchdowns over three seasons, including a 194-yard explosion against Clemson in…

Polls Doom Seminoles to an 11th-Place Plunge ACC media voters have cast a harsh judgment on Florida State’s football program, slotting the Seminoles 11th out of 17 teams—the lowest preseason pick in school history. After two straight losing seasons under Mike Norvell, Florida State must overcome the toughest conference schedule, touted by ESPN’s FPI as…

Ashton Daniels Ranked at the Bottom of the P4 QB Pile The latest Sports Illustrated Power 4 quarterback rankings slotted Florida State’s transfer signal-caller Ashton Daniels at No. 60 out of 68, placing him among the least favored starters in major conferences. Daniels arrives in Tallahassee with a 5–18 starting record, a career touchdown-to-interception parity…

Sunshine State Phenom Secures Seminole Scholarship The Florida State coaching staff has extended a scholarship offer to four-star rising junior Kahlil Gabaud from Cardinal Newman High. A standout defensive back prospect in the 2028 class, Gabaud recorded 51 tackles, six interceptions, and first-team All-State honors last season. Despite offers from programs like Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech,…