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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.

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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.

College Football News / Tomahawk Nation / June 30

Noles News: What’s the best case scenario for Florida State in 2025?

Next up in the schedule preview? The Miami Hurricanes. What’s the best case scenario for Florida State in 2025? 8-4 or 9-3, higher or lower? Best case 9-3: The Seminoles bounce back from one of the most embarrassing seasons in program history with a strong showing to steady the ship.

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.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 26

Florida State’s revenue-sharing contracts draw national media scrutiny

Florida State University has never been a stranger to controversy. Whether proper criticism has been warranted is on a case-by-case basis. From "Free Shoes University" to last year's NIL violations, FSU has been scrutinized and punished by the NCAA and the national media across the program's history.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 26

Florida State running back Ousmane Kromah won't let much keep him off the field

Former 4-star Lee County High School product Ousmane Kromah was a highly anticipated prospect before committing to the Seminoles and becoming the highest rated player in #Tribe25.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / June 26

Florida State edges out Miami for two-sport South Florida standout Jasen Lopez

The momentum isn't slowing down for Florida State on the recruiting trail. The Seminoles have secured some significant victories lately and the good news is continuing in Tallahassee.

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.

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Florida State Seminoles News / Tomahawk Nation / June 26

Noles News: FSU baseball, basketball add transfer portal pickups

All the latest in Florida State sports Florida State Recruiting Class of 2026 QUARTERBACK: 4 star Jaden O’Neal (OK) RUNNING BACK: 4 star Amari Clemons

Luke Loucks News / Tomahawk Nation / June 25

Report: FSU lands transfer big man from Russia

Luke Loucks’ roster continues to take shape in 2025 Luke Loucks’ 2025 roster is beginning to round into form, and the new Seminole head coach just took an intriguing piece from overseas as he finishes his offseason work.

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.

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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.

Zach Arnett News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 11

Florida State adds ex-SEC coach Zach Arnett to football staff: report

A former SEC head coach will land at Florida State for the 2025 football season. Zach Arnett is set to join the Seminoles’ coaching staff in an analyst role set to work on the defensive side of the ball starting this year, according to 247Sports.

Florida State Seminoles News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 4

No more lawsuits: ACC, Clemson, Florida State make peace

The ongoing legal battle between the ACC and Clemson on one side and the ACC and Florida State on the other has finally come to an official truce. The conference and its two rebellious members have formally dropped all litigation 17 months after Florida State first sued the league, according to The Athletic.