Florida State is always searching for elite talent from the prep ranks to bolster the roster. However, five-star recruits have been elusive during head coach Mike Norvell's tenure in Tallahassee.
Florida State's roster is shifting this offseason, not only due to a 2-10 season in 2024 but also because the NCAA is limiting FBS teams to 105 players beginning in 2025-26.
After transferring from Florida State in January, one Seminole is returning to Tallahassee to continue his college career, just not in garnet and gold.
Florida A&M’s football team is making significant roster moves ahead of the upcoming season, with their latest addition being Brayln Oliver, a former safety at Syracuse and Louisville.
The NCAA transfer portal was busy as four HBCU football programs led the FCS in FBS player transfers. FCS Analyst Sam Herder posted on Hero Sports leading transfer numbers per school.
There are now two successful football programs in Tallahassee with Florida State and FAMU flourishing. The Seminoles are 13-0 and have won double-digit games for the second consecutive season while the Rattlers just wrapped up a 12-1 season with a victory over Howard in the Celebration Bowl.
The NCAA Transfer Portal doesn't just provide an avenue for players to move around for massive NIL deals. It's also a way for someone to earn a second if their stint at a program doesn't work out for whatever reason.