Florida State Seminoles: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jamir Watkins signs two-way deal with Wizards

Jamir Watkins has signed a two-way contract with the Wizards, reports Keith Smith of Spotrac (via Twitter). Watkins was drafted 43rd overall by the Jazz in the 2025 draft in a deal that sent him to Washington along with Will Riley and two future second-round picks in exchange for the ability for the Jazz to draft Walter Clayton Jr.

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Florida State Seminoles football staff reacts to landing 5-star

The Florida State Seminoles have secured one of their top prospects in #Tribe26 in five-star Booker High School corner Chauncey Kennon. Playing on both sides of the ball as a junior, Kennon recorded 33 total tackles, including one for a loss, along with a forced fumble, 16 pass breakups, and an interception returned for a touchdown.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 5

Former Florida State Seminoles football, Jaguars LB arrested after weekend incident

Not all football stars have a smooth footing after leaving the field, and another chapter has been added to a former Florida State player's turbulent post-football journey.

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 4

Super talented FSU football commit isn’t shutting down recruitment

Florida State made waves on the recruiting trail in June, adding 11 commitments to #Tribe26. The Seminoles went from outside the top-30 to pushing for a spot in the top-10.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 3

Florida State Seminoles football RB signs with pro team

The Florida State Seminoles have had a rich tradition of sending players into the professional ranks. With players like Dalvin Cook, Warrick Dunn, Devonta Freeman, Trey Benson, Cam Akers, Greg Jones, Amp Lee, and countless others, there has been no shortage of talent roaming through the halls of Doak Campbell Stadium over the years.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 3

Urban Meyer thinks Florida State Seminoles football may be in serious trouble

The Florida State Seminoles have come under fire recently as the entire college football world ushers in a new NIL era of revenue sharing. As of July 1, schools across the country have adopted a new model that allows them to negotiate and pay players directly, a practice previously handled through third-party collectives and endorsements.

Florida State Seminoles News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 3

Florida State's days are numbered if contract rumors are true, Urban Meyer warns

Florida State has courted some controversy this offseason regarding the language in its revenue-sharing contracts with football players and other student-athletes.

Florida State Seminoles News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Florida State Under Fire for NIL Era’s Dirty Secret

The most dangerous contract isn’t the one you read. It’s the one you’re told to trust. Over the past week, leaked details from Florida State’s proposed revenue-sharing agreements have raised eyebrows and alarms.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 3

Florida State running back tabbed as ACC breakout candidate

Florida State's running back room is expected to be a strong suit under new offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. With players like Kam Davis, Roydell Williams, Ousmane Kromah, Gavin Sawchuk, Samuel Singleton Jr., and Caziah Holmes, there is plenty of talent to go around in running backs coach David Johnson's room.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 3

College football expert believes FSU’s 2025 slate is more favorable than projected

The Florida State Seminoles are entering what many consider a pivotal year under head coach Mike Norvell. Coming off a disappointing 2–10 season, the 'Noles are surrounded by both lingering questions and cautious optimism as they aim for a strong rebound in 2025.

Florida State Seminoles News / Yardbarker / July 2

Four-star commit discusses what it means to be at Florida State

Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles can only go up after an extremely disappointing 2024 season. That's a feature and not a bug for four-star defensive lineman Earnest Rankins from Decatur, Georgia, though.

New Nebraska WR commit makes bold claim about role with Cornhuskers

Tennessee starts July off with fireworks on the recruiting trail

Auburn earns major recruiting win, flips four-star QB from Penn State

Mike Elko, Texas A&M score massive win on recruiting trail over in-state rivals

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Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 2

Florida State makes recruiting splash with addition of 4-star DL Earnest Rankins

Florida State is kicking off July by continuing its momentum on the recruiting trail. #Tribe26 is surging in the middle of the summer. On Wednesday, four-star defensive lineman Earnest Rankins announced his commitment to the Seminoles over Auburn, Georgia, and Ohio State.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 2

Florida State’s Doak Campbell Stadium named one of the ACC’s most hostile venues

Florida State's Doak Campbell Stadium has been renowned as one of the toughest places to play in college football. Each year, thousands of rowdy and sometimes inebriated fans pack the 70-plus thousand seats as they scream the War Chant at the top of their lungs to root for their boys in garnet and gold.

Jordan Travis News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 2

Florida State’s top QB performance since 2019? Jordan Travis earns the nod

If you tuned in to watch the Florida State Seminoles over the last six years, you would have followed the career and transformation of then wide-eyed Louisville transfer Jordan Travis into an FSU fan favorite, record holder, and Heisman candidate.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / July 1

Florida State adds to #Tribe27 with three-star TE Connor Winn

Florida State is making a quality addition to #Tribe27. After recently picking up an offer from the Seminoles, three-star tight end Connor Winn announced his commitment to FSU on Tuesday.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 30

Florida State QB pledge breaks down decision to join Seminoles

Class of 2026 four-star quarterback commitment to Florida State, Jaden O'Neal, spoke to Rivals recently to discuss the details surrounding his pledge to the Seminoles.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 30

College football insider places Florida State firmly in ACC championship hunt

Phil Steele has released his prediction for the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference football season, and it appears he's higher than most on the Florida State Seminoles.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 29

Best and worst-case scenarios for FSU football in 2025 show massive contrast

Florida State football has been on one of the wildest rollercoaster rides in the college football landscape in the last five years. From 3-6 in 2020 to 13-1 in 2023 to 2-10 in 2024, the national media has failed to really pinpoint a consensus on just how good (or bad) the Seminoles will be in 2025.

Florida State Seminoles News / SwimSwam / June 28

Hungarian Nationals Finalist Dominik Kaiser Headed to Florida State University This Fall

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NFL News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 27

How Bobby Bowden helped shape Anquan Boldin’s football legacy

Florida State Hall of Fame wide receiver Anquan Boldin had an interesting path to the NFL, and was eventually drafted in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 27

Florida State offers new quarterback recruit

Florida State recently secured its quarterback for #Tribe26, landing four-star signal-caller Jaden O'Neal in the days following his decommitment from Oklahoma.

Mike Norvell News / Yardbarker / June 26

FSU wins big on recruiting trail, lands elite two-sport athlete

Mike Norvell, Florida State win big on recruiting trail, land elite two-sport athlete

A number of powerhouse programs were also in the running, so this was a big win for the Seminoles.

NFL Draft intel: Ohio State star draws comparisons to Hall of Famer

Party crashers: Five dark-horse CFP candidates

Florida State Seminoles News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 25

Lee Corso family upset College GameDay didn't pick Florida State for final show

When it was revealed that Lee Corso would retire from College GameDay this season, many hoped that the broadcaster would cap off his career at his alma mater Florida State.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 24

Florida State lands 'pure thrower' in 2026 QB

Florida State and head coach Mike Norvell have to feel great about how things worked out for them at the quarterback position on the 2026 recruiting trail.

Florida State QB's bold Nick Saban-Alabama comment adds more intrigue to Week 1 matchup

Long-term opportunity leads to TE Preston Fryzel committing to Notre Dame

Michigan DL 'machine' helps school land four-star Titan Davis over Alabama

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Florida State Seminoles News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Florida State Lands Commitment from Four-Star Wide Receiver

Mike Norvell's Seminoles notched a big recruit today, earning a commitment from four-star wide receiver Brandon Bennett, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Recruits.