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The offseason has been active for teams across the country, and FSU has seen its fair share of changes. With the portal window coming to a close, we grade each position group on the roster moves they have made so far. We also discuss the big news that FSU got on Thursday, as the Desir twins announced their return for 2026. Thanks and Go Noles!
The portal news continues for Florida State as the Noles land new commitments and endure painful losses. We break down the latest moves for FSU. We close with our reaction to the CFP semi-finals. Thanks and Go Noles!
The transfer portal madness has begun, and FSU has seen its fair share of moves so far. From a new starting quarterback commitment to some potentially painful losses, we break down the latest portal news and notes for the Noles. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State has begun making offseason changes to its staff. We share our thoughts on these moves and ask whether they are making the right moves to get back on track. We also discuss the list of potential portal entries and our thoughts on the overall state of the offseason. Thanks and Go Noles!!
Florida State has made some changes to its football staff, and we react to the changes and question whether there will be more. We recap FSU’s Early Signing Day and some thoughts on the 2026 class. We also spend a few minutes on the latest from the CFP, but first up, we honor the FSU women’s soccer team, who just brought home its fifth national championship! Thanks and Go Noles!
In this episode, we look back at 2025 and what went wrong, and then look ahead to 2026 and what changes need to happen for FSU to improve on the field under Mike Norvell. We also preview early signing day and FSU’s 2026 recruiting class. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State will line it up against the Virginia Tech Hokies for one final game inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday night. Can the Noles make a last stand at home against a struggling VT team? Or will it be another disappointing Saturday for FSU? We break down what to expect and drop a score prediction at the end. We also spend a few moments on FSU basketball’s encouraging start under new coach Luke Loucks. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State snapped its losing streak with a dominant win over Wake Forest. We react and review that game. We also ask if Mike Norvell can do enough to save himself, and close with a preview of the upcoming Clemson game. Thanks and Go Noles!
There has been a lot of talk around the future of the head coaching position at FSU. Will Norvell stay, or will FSU move on? If so, who will be the next candidate? We have the debate on whether Jimbo Fisher 2.0 could be the answer FSU needs. We also cover the most talked-about names. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State returns from the bye week to host a surging 5-2 Wake Forest team as the Noles look for a much-needed win. We break down what to expect from the Demon Deacons and drop a score prediction at the end. We also talk about the latest from the coaching carousel as Brian Kelly gets fired from LSU. Thanks Go Noles!
In this episode, we review the Miami game after watching the film and discuss whether we feel better than we did initially. Then we transition into previewing this Saturday’s game vs Pitt. Thanks and Go Noles!
In this episode, we’re diving into Florida State’s first loss of the season to figure out what the heck happened in Charlottesville. Was this a red flag? Or a fluke loss? Join me as we break it all down and discuss where FSU goes from here. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State falls to Virginia in a double overtime thriller in Charlottesville on Friday night. I share my initial thoughts and reaction from Scott Stadium. Thanks and Go Noles!
In this week’s reaction show, we look back at the biggest games that are relevant to FSU. We begin with the Noles’ beatdown of Kent State, then discuss Miami vs. UF, Clemson’s downfall, UVA’s ACC win, and more. We react to the latest AP Poll and provide updates on the FSU-Miami game and a new schedule format coming to the ACC. Thanks and Go Noles!
It’s the bye week, but we’ve still got plenty to talk about. Is FSU being disrespected in the polls? The AP Poll is under fire. We also discuss where FSU stands at the bye week and evaluate the road ahead now that we have seen everyone play two games. Thanks and Go Noles!
It’s the bye week, but we’ve still got plenty to talk about. Is FSU being disrespected in the polls? The AP Poll is under fire. We also discuss where FSU stands at the bye week and evaluate the road ahead now that we have seen everyone play two games. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State opened the season with a dominant 31-17 win over Alabama. Is FSU back? Could the Noles really be a contender? We discuss this in our post-Bama breakdown. We also reset the expectations for 2025 and preview Saturday’s game against East Texas A&M. Thanks for watching, and Go Noles!
Florida State kicks off its 2025 season with a HUGE season opener vs a top 10 Alabama team in the newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium. Do the Noles have what it takes to pull off a massive upset in week one? Tune in as we preview the matchup and share our predictions! Drop your score in the comments below. Thanks and Go Noles!
In our first “behind enemy lines” episode of the 2025 season, we are joined by Dave Ozment from the Alabama football podcast. Dave provides takeaways from Kalen Deboer’s first season, the new changes for 2025 and the matchup against FSU. We are grateful for Dave coming on the show and hope you enjoy getting a look inside the Tide! Thanks and Go Noles!
It’s time to lay our cards on the table in the final preseason preview show of 2025. We provide updates from fall camp as Bama prep begins, break down the schedule game by game with insights, and share our confidence level for each one. We start by reminiscing about the fall and close with a record prediction and some hot takes for 2025. Thanks and Go Noles!
In part two of our defensive preview series, we break down the personnel by position group and discuss our confidence and concerns for the 2025 season. Does FSU have the pieces to make Tony White’s 3-3-5 defense dominant? We start the episode with some updates from fall camp. Thanks and Go Noles!
We continue our pre-season preview series with part one of the defense. FSU enters a new era with Tony White taking over as DC. Just like the offense, that means a new scheme. In this episode, we dive into Tony White’s history as a DC, his 3-3-5 scheme, and why it can win at FSU. We close with a stat that will have you rethinking the entire season. Thanks and Go Noles!
In part two of our 2025 FSU offensive preview series, we’re turning from the Xs and Os to the Jimmys and Joes as we break down the offense by position group. We make some projections for the 2025 season and discuss some updates from fall camp. Thanks for and Go Noles!
Can Gus Malzahn resurrect Florida State’s offense in 2025? In part one of our offensive preview, we do a deep dive into Florida State’s new offensive coordinator and the system he brings to Tallahassee. We begin with some quick thoughts from fall camp and the coaches’ press conferences. Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll break down the personnel by position group and share some thoughts and predictions. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State took the podium at ACC Football Kickoff as talkin’ season heats up. We spoke with Mike Norvell and the players in attendance about the upcoming season. Tune in for our top takeaways from what FSU had to say in Charlotte. Thanks and Go Noles!
Hear everything FSU head coach Mike Norvell had to say during his breakout session with media members at the ACC Football Kickoff 2025. Thanks and Go Noles!
FSU QB Tommy Castellanos recently mentioned in an interview that FSU is not the same team as last year and that they have weapons. Was he right? We dig into the roster and name our top impact players for 2025 that back up his claims. This list has the potential to make the Seminoles a surprise team in 2025! We also discuss the upcoming ACC media days and FSU vs. Bama being sold out. We close the show with a trip down memory lane, sharing our favorite FSU games from the past. Thanks and Go Noles!
With less than two months until kickoff, college football experts from around the country are releasing their expectations for the upcoming season. In this episode, we dive into what some of those “experts” have to say about the Seminoles in 2025. Are they buying into the changes or predicting another disappointing season? Tune in to find out. We also react and share our thoughts on their opinions. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State has gained significant momentum on the recruiting trail, surging into the top 10 rankings. Can the Noles’ new staff back up the recruiting success with wins on the field? Is Tommy Castellanos writing checks that FSU can’t cash, or can he back up the big talk? We also break down our areas of confidence and concern for FSU in 2025 and debut the most random segment you’ve ever heard. Thanks and Go Noles!
The Noles’ new staff has made their presence known on the recruiting trail this summer. FSU has landed NINE commitments this month, including some big-time flips. Tune in as we break down the latest news in FSU recruiting. I also discuss FSU’s new QB1 calling out Alabama! Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State has been hot on the recruiting trail in June and hopes to carry that momentum into the fall as they build their 2026 class. In this episode, we discuss the latest commits, trending targets, and flip watches for the Seminoles. We also ask whether FSU could land a top 10 class in 2025? Thanks and Go Noles!
The House Settlement will change college athletics forever, but hopefully, stability comes with it. In this episode, we give our take on what it is, what it means for the fans, and why you should care. We also provide a recruiting update for the 2026 class and discuss the latest addition to Florida State’s staff. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State football hopes to have a bounce-back season in 2025. In this episode, we explore data-driven reasons why the odds say they SHOULD be better if they do these 4 things! We also discuss the newly released game times for the 2025 season. We close with baseball talk as the Noles begin their quest for a return to Omaha with the Tallahassee Regional. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State football hopes to have a bounce-back season in 2025. In this episode, we explore data-driven reasons why the odds say they SHOULD be better if they do these 4 things! We also discuss the newly released game times for the 2025 season. We close with baseball talk as the Noles begin their quest for a return to Omaha with the Tallahassee Regional. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State’s season-opening game against Alabama is undoubtedly a MASSIVE game. But is it the single most important game of Mike Norvell’s career at FSU? We share our take on why it is or isn’t. We also take an early look at why FSU can win and what it would mean for the program. We close by discussing more changes coming to the CFP and some baseball talk. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State’s over/under win total for 2025 is 7.5 and most seem to believe that anything less than 8 wins is unacceptable. We play a game rating our confidence in each position group that it can get FSU to at least 8 wins in 2025. We also solve the biggest debate on the internet right now and close with some baseball talk. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State football has gotten active in the spring portal signing five commitments in the past week. We break down the newest Noles and what they bring to the table. We also honor Jordan Travis after his announcement that he will retire. Plus we talk NFL and baseball’s big series vs. Clemson! Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State football recently completed its second scrimmage, which was open to the media and received mixed reviews. As the Seminoles begin to wind down spring camp, we react to the reports and share some areas that we feel confident about and some areas that we have concerns about. Thanks for and Go Noles!
Now that the path to exit the ACC has become clear, there are rumors that FSU might be headed to the Big Ten before 2030. In this episode, we address the rumors by breaking down why it makes sense for the Big Ten, FSU, and what about the SEC? Are some of the moves that FSU is making a sign of things to come? We also discuss the latest updates to Doak Campbell Stadium and the football-only facility. We wrap up with a spring camp update as injuries begin to pile up. Thanks, and Go Noles!
Florida State baseball beat their bitter rival on Tuesday night as Alex Lodise hit a walk-off grand slam to end the game and complete the cycle. This comes off a series win over Miami, too. We relive the sweet taste of victory in this rivalry recap episode! We also discuss where FSU baseball stands as we approach the halfway mark of the season. Then, we close with a tip of the cap to Cam Smith for getting called up to the MLB and a Notre Dame series preview. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State opened spring camp this week as the Noles prepare for a crucial year in 2025, but Mike Norvell decided to keep things under wraps by shutting the door on media access. I react to the news and discuss some early intel from camp. I also break down why Mike Norvell taking a CEO approach is a good thing for FSU football. We wrap up with the Seminoles’ dominant game one win over the Canes on the diamond. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State enters a pivotal spring for multiple sports. FSU football is about to start spring camp. They just signed a new quarterback commit for 2025, and 2026 quarterback recruiting has a few crucial dates coming up. The basketball program enters a new era with Luke Loucks taking over as head coach. And baseball looks to bounce back as conference play begins this weekend. We bring you the latest updates on all things FSU in this episode! Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State, Clemson, and the ACC reached an agreement to settle their ongoing legal battles today in a landmark settlement that changes the schools’ and conference’s future outlook. We break down the details of the settlement and what it means for FSU and the ACC’s future. Thanks and Go Noles!
One of the nation’s largest sportsbooks, FanDuel, recently set FSU football’s win total at 7.5 for 2025. We discuss whether we’re taking the over or the under and how each scenario could happen. Then, FSU is back in action with Tour of Duty drills ahead of spring camp. We break down our expectations of what we’re looking for, key position group battles, and more! We close with an update on baseball as the Noles stay hot at 8-0. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State Football got a recruiting win this week, beating out rival Miami for South Florida linebacker Karon Maycock. Uncertainty surrounds the college football playoffs with proposed changes for the future that will impact Florida State. Vegas just released its odds for the ACC in 2025, and what does it say about FSU? Lastly, baseball is back in action this weekend with a series against Penn. We break down all this and more in today’s episode. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State baseball had an impressive opening weekend as they swept James Madison in dominating fashion. The Seminoles’ pitching rotation led by left-handed ace Jamie Arnold stole the show with an excellent outing on the mound. Join me as I recap and react to FSU’s hot start on the diamond. We also talk about FSU softball as the ladies crush the competition in Clearwater. Let us know what you think about the Noles’ performance and if you enjoy coverage of the non-football sports. Thanks and Go Noles!
The Florida State Seminoles are looking to have a bounce-back season in 2025. Head coach Mike Norvell’s seat went from ice cold to scorching hot after a disastrous 2024. Can he do enough to turn down the temperature this season? That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode. Also, it’s opening day for FSU baseball! We close the episode with baseball talk and a quick preview of the FSU vs JMU series. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State wrapped up its 2025 high school recruiting class on signing day, so it’s time to share our thoughts on the class and how FSU did on the trail. Then, FSU newcomers display a new attitude and level of leadership as the Noles look to rebound in 2025. We also dive into the big changes coming to FSU basketball and close with updates on baseball as opening day approaches! Thanks and Go Noles!
FSU faces an uncertain future in the national college football picture after ESPN agreed to extend the ACC’s media rights deal through 2036. Are the Seminoles stuck without a seat at the table? Can they survive in the ACC for now? We break down what we know, what we need to find out, and what it all means for FSU. We also discuss why FSU still has a dog in the fight and can come out on top. Thanks and Go Noles!
FSU Football is changing offensive styles with Gus Malzahn at OC, and with that, they hit the reset button on the QB position and how it’s recruited. With a recent decommitment and 3 new top targets, we break down the latest moves from the Seminoles. Then, we look at two new commitments landed by FSU this week. Thanks and Go Noles!
Join us as we break down FSU Football’s 2025 schedule! We provide an overview, a game-by-game look at every opponent, and share our way-too-early win/loss expectations. We also take listener questions and discuss what FSU needs to accomplish in 2025. Thanks and Go Noles!
With the latest detail revealed, we know what the first month of Florida State’s 2025 season will look like. As we wait for the final reveal, we break down the 6 known games and share our thoughts on the first half of the schedule. Then, we discuss the crazy changes the ACC is considering to its title game. Lastly, we close with our reaction to a recent way-too-early top 25 for 2025. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State added two more commits to the 2025 high school class and has more targets on the board as the February signing day approaches. We break down the Seminoles’ recent additions and targets. Then, we start our way too early look at the moves FSU’s 2025 opponents are making this offseason starting with in-state rival Miami. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State entered a crucial offseason needing major changes to get back on track for 2025, but have they done enough? We discuss the Seminoles’ offseason moves and grade how we think it has gone so far. Then we crack the “Final 4 Formula” of what it takes to make the CFP semifinals, how far away FSU is, and what they must do to get there. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State remained hot in the portal last week, adding 4 new commitments, and pushing its 2025 transfer class into the Top 5 of the 247 rankings. We break down the latest additions to the class and discuss where FSU stands and why the portal still needs to be part of the process. Thanks, and Go Noles!
Florida State has been loading up on transfers this offseason and will look to add more with a handful of visitors currently on campus. We discuss FSU’s latest commitment, potential targets, and overall thoughts on the transfer class. We also cover news and notes from around college football and react to round 2 of the playoffs. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State is off to a good start in the offseason after landing a flurry of BIG commits that has led to a top 10 portal class. The best part is that they are addressing some major positions of need. We share thoughts on the recent roster moves and what remains on our wishlist. We close with our reactions to round one of the college football playoffs and predictions for round two. Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State football is amidst a crucial offseason for the program’s future. From rebuilding the staff to a roster reboot, every step is important. In today’s episode, we share the latest updates from the transfer portal and thoughts on the final pieces being added to the coaching puzzle. Lastly, we give our predictions for the first round of the college football playoffs! Thanks and Go Noles!
It has been a busy 2 weeks since the season ended for FSU and we’re here to get you caught up on all the action. Will Thomas Castellanos be FSU’s QB in 2025? What does that mean for the Seminole’s offense? We also discuss the players who have left for the portal and some targets that FSU is after. We close with thoughts from the first press conference for FSU’s new coordinators Gus Malzahn and Tony White. Thanks and Go Noles!!
The first day of the early signing period is winding down and FSU had plenty of good and a few negatives throughout the day. Tribe 25 has climbed to the 25th ranked class at the end of day 1. Join us as we share our reactions to how things went for the Seminoles!
Mike Norell wasted no time this offseason reconstructing his staff. FSU has found its new offensive and defensive coordinators, and some position coaches are rumored to be coming with them. Join us as we react to the news and share our thoughts on the hires. We also talk Early Signing Day and final thoughts on a wild rivalry week. Let us know what you think in the comments! Thanks and Go Noles!
Florida State has one of the worst offenses in college football in 2024. Every aspect has been struggling. While it’s easy to blame DJU, I have a theory that, while he is part of the problem, a much deeper-rooted issue that has plagued this program for a long time is being exposed again, and that’s the offensive line. The Seminoles have trouble in the trenches among many other issues. In this episode, we do a deep dive into why I feel this way and where FSU needs to be to compete at a championship level. Let me know what you think in the comments below! Thanks and Go Noles!
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