JJ Brown’s June Decision: OT Recruiting Thriller Four-star offensive tackle JJ Brown has set June 23 as the day he picks his college, with Florida State battling Auburn, Florida, Clemson, and Georgia for his services. Rivals ranks him as the No. 104 overall prospect, No. 7 interior lineman, and top three in Alabama’s 2027 class.…

Seminole Star Eddie Goldman Resurfaces to Plug Giants’ Frontline Holes The New York Giants are scrambling to fill gaps along their defensive front after Roy Robertson-Harris went down with a suspected Achilles tear. Enter former Florida State standout Eddie Goldman, invited for a tryout as the team seeks size and proven veteran savvy. With three…

Ex-Nole Derwin James Becomes NFL’s Top-Paid Safety As the NFL offseason heats up ahead of training camp, former Florida State standout Derwin James Jr. inked a three-year, $76.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. This deal not only cements James as the highest-paid safety in the league with a $25.2 million annual average but…

Mandrell Desir: FSU’s Quiet College Football Phenom Florida State’s defensive line quietly retained its rising star in Mandrell Desir, the freshman All-American whose 30 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks earned him ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year runner-up honors. With coach Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense leaning on youth and movement—especially after losing…

Seminoles in Final Ten for Gatorade Texas Star During late May, FSU made the final ten schools vying for five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis, who amassed 3,502 yards and 59 touchdowns in his junior season. Despite the long-standing FSU offer, Williams-Callis has never visited campus and boasts visits to several other programs. Florida State might…

Norvell Tops ESPN’s Hot-Seat List, FSU’s Alarm Bell After back-to-back losing campaigns and a combined 7-17 record since the 2023 College Football Playoff snub, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has been named No. 1 on ESPN’s list of the most at-risk coaches entering the 2026 season. Despite an ACC title and an undefeated regular…

Sumrall Puts FSU at the Top of the Sunshine Showdown The Florida vs. Florida State rivalry, forged in the high-stakes clashes of the 1990s, remains the marquee matchup in Sunshine State football. First-year Florida head coach Jon Sumrall told CBS Sports that FSU “has got to be” Florida’s No. 1 rival, citing their annual meetings…

Paychecks Over Pride? FSU Lineman Spills Secrets Florida State wrapped up a dismal 2-10 season in 2024, and former defensive lineman Grady Kelly isn’t holding back. After one year on the roster—during which he notched 19 tackles, three stops for loss, a sack, and a pass deflection—Kelly went on The Carter Code Podcast to expose…

Tallahassee’s Top Catch Heads to Clemson, Burns FSU Florida State’s prized local prospect, four-star wide receiver Jamarin Simmons, stunned Seminole fans by pledging to Clemson over FSU, Auburn, and Tennessee. Despite offers and multiple site visits—some as recent as this year—Simmons opted for the reigning Tigers, leaving FSU scrambling. The Godby High standout posted 59…