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Five things about Boston College Eagles before matchup with FSU

The Florida State Seminoles have been going through a rough stretch as of late. A three-game losing streak has them at 3-5 on the year and staring at the possibility of not making a bowl game for the third consecutive season. It's no secret that FSU has struggled on the road since 2023 with 11 straight defeats. On Saturday, they will travel to face the Boston College Eagles , who are no juggernaut themselves at 4-4. However, this will be a hard game for the Seminoles to win, and they shouldn't take the Eagles lightly. This game will require a complete effort on both sides of the ball by Florida State. With that said, here are five things to know about Boston College. Quarterback Mason McKenzie is a dual-threat So far this season, McKenzie has 1,450 passing yards and 638 yards rushing with 13 total touchdowns. It will be important in this game for FSU's defense to get pressure on him when he drops back to pass while also keeping a spy on him with his ability to run and get first downs. Their defense is below average Florida State should be able to move the ball and score on

Tallahassee, FL · 6d

Chop Chat

Deion Sanders is seemingly out of the FSU search for a reason everyone can agree on

A return home for Sanders might not be something that Florida State is willing to entertain after firing Mike Norvell.

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CB Aidyn Wiggins is looking to get several questions answered by USC coaches this weekend on his official visit.

2027 Byrnes CB Aidyn Wiggins has been a frequent visitor to USC this season, despite his commitment to Auburn made in the summer. Gamecock head coach Shane Beamer scouted Wiggins during the Gamecocks’ open week, and secondary coach Torrian Gray has been in regular contact. This weekend, Wiggins returns...

Columbia, SC · 7d

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Explosive wide receiver Alabama once prioritized decommits from Florida State

Majay Thompson, who was once a priority target for Alabama, is back on the market after de-committing from Florida State. Thompson attends Crest High School in Shelby, North Carolina, and he is a member of the 2027 recruiting class. Most recruiting sites consider him to be a three-star recruit. Alabama,...

Tuscaloosa, AL · 8d

ramblinwreck.com

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Volleyball Begins Week on the Road With Florida State Match

THE FLATS – Georgia Tech volleyball (14-8, 6-5 ACC) stays road ready and will make up their match against Florida State (4-15, 1-9 ACC) on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. before hosting NC State (13-10, 4-8 ACC) and Wake Forest (9-14, 3-9 ACC) on The Flats to wrap up the week.

Atlanta, GA · 8d

Awful Announcing

CBS reporter angry with Connor Stalions

After an uninspiring 3-5 start to the football season, Florida State announced Sunday that it had fired head coach Mike Norvell. Speculation about who might replace Norvell began as early as September, but now that the move is official, more names are being linked to what is expected to be one of the most resource-heavy…

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The Star

Crest football's Majay Thompson decommits from Florida State

One of North Carolina high school football’s top wide prospects in the 2027 class is back on the market . Crest football standout Majay Thompson announced via social media on Sunday, Nov. 1, he was backing out of commitment to Florida State and reopening his college recruitment. ALL-STAR TREATMENT: 3 Cleveland County football standouts, coach picked for Shrine Bowl of Carolinas TRENDING UPWARD: Crest football focused on improvement despite 2-0 start to 2026 season Thompson verbally committed to Florida State in June, choosing the Seminoles over a group of finalists including Georgia, Alabama and Wake Forest. He was also pursued by more than 20 other schools, among them Appalachian State, Auburn, Boston College, Duke, Florida, Michigan State, NC State, North Carolina, Stanford, Virginia Tech and West Virginia, among others. In addition to enjoying his time on campus, Thompson said his relationship with coach Mike Norvell played a aprt in his decision. “When I went down there and looked at everything, I had one question; then when I went on my (official visit) it got answered,” Thompson said. “I went with my heart and I made that decision (to commit to Florida State). “I have a good relationship (with Norvell), my

Shelby, NC · 9d

WSPA 7News

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Clemson kickoff time vs Georgia Tech set for Nov. 14 on the CW

Clemson's Week 11 ACC kickoff time is set as the Tigers will host Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 14, with kickoff scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium, and televised on The CW.

Clemson, SC · 8d

WCTV

Something Good: 91-year-old pickleballer honored with courts in his name

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - It is time for something good - and this one is on the court and in the kitchen!. Just last week, the Woodbrook neighborhood honored avid pickleballer Jimmy Petrandis by naming its pickleball and tennis courts after him. The honor came just before his 91st birthday.

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Ward faces his alma mater as Florida A&M opens season against Florida State in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. -- Charlie Ward will face the school where he won the Heisman Trophy when his Florida A&M men's basketball team opens the 2026-27 season against Florida State in a neutral-site game tonight. The Rattlers and Seminoles tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena in the...

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Clemson Holds Off Florida State 36-24 Behind Reynolds’ Big Night in Tallahassee

The Clemson Tigers picked up a much-needed Atlantic Coast Conference victory Saturday night, October 31st, holding off a late Florida State rally to defeat the Seminoles 36-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium. The victory improved Clemson to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in ACC play, while Florida State dropped to 3-5 overall...

Clemson, SC · 7d

onthebanks.com

Contract buyouts: thanks, Pat - great job on that extension

Not all contract buyouts are equal. And how they are structured can sometimes lead to whether they impact a decision to fire a coach. Yesterday around 1:00 pm when I originally scheduled this post, Mike Norvell was still the Florida State coach; but the Seminoles were willing to part ways with him and around $47 million after Saturday’s loss to Clemson. Money talks and losing coaches walk. The axe fell on Norvell around 4 pm.

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Hail Florida Hail

Jon Sumrall believes Florida still has a lot to play for despite CFP being out of reach

The Gators can finish the season strong with three remaining SEC games.

Gainesville, FL · 7d

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Recruiting expert believes FSU 'needs a new GM'

The FSU Seminoles are reportedly planning to keep athletics director and general manager of player personnel John Garrett for the 2027 season despite firing head coach Mike Norvell, but one recruiting expert believes that would be a mistake and that two other members of the front office should be retained. Steve Wiltfong, who is the vice president of recruiting and transfer portal for On3/Rivals, took to social media on Sunday shortly after the Seminoles fired Norvell and said that Taylor Edwards (director of football and player acquisition) and Devin Rispress (director of recruiting) were not to blame for FSU's struggles attracting talent. "New staff should keep Taylor Edwards and Devin Rispress," he wrote . "Two proven guys that walked into a situation that had no shot of being fixed." He also made his thoughts clear on Garrett, and believes it would be a mistake to bring him back for a second season, saying simply , "they need a new GM" after an FSU fan mentioned him. Rispress was hired in December of 2024 and has extensive connections to the Tallahassee area. He started his collegiate career as FAMU’s director of football recruiting in 2022, a position he held for two

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USA TODAY

Manny Diaz linked to Florida State opening. He had a message for his Duke players

Shortly after Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday, Nov. 1, Manny Diaz's name was thrown into the mix among potential replacement options in Tallahassee. The Duke football coach saw those so-called "internet rumors." He also addressed them with his team in Durham, North Carolina, one day after the Blue Devils picked up a 47-2 win over Boston College to move to 6-2 on the season. REPLACEMENTS: Florida State coaching candidates after Mike Norvell fired: Who replaces him? "I addressed the team last night, I made it pretty clear, really, really happy here," Diaz said during his news conference on Monday, Nov. 2. "Love being here, love going to work here every day. Anything we focus on other than finding a way to beat NC State is a distraction. Internet rumors are going to be Internet rumors. "I told coaches and players we're the same, right? Everybody thinks our players are going to go somewhere else, right? So that's just the cost of success, which I'd rather have than the alternative." Diaz, an FSU graduate who served as a graduate assistant for legendary Seminoles head coach Bobby Bowden in 1998-99, has been largely successful in his second go-around as a

Durham, NC · 8d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

FSU football fans react to Clemson loss

The FSU Seminoles suffered yet another embarrassing loss on Saturday, falling 36-24 to the Clemson Tigers on Halloween in Doak Campbell Stadium. It is FSU's third straight loss of the season, dropping them to 3-5 overall and 1-4 in ACC play. Despite coming off a bye, FSU was unable to get anything going. Clemson , which entered the game averaging 18.1 points against FBS opponents, had 23 points at halftime. Tait Reynolds completed 18 of his 32 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns. He had just one passing touchdown entering the game. He supplied the dagger with his legs, breaking off a 79-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. FSU's offense was just as bad. Ashton Daniels turned it over three times, with the Tigers turning them into 10 points. The Seminoles ran for just 65 yards in their first game without Ousmane Kromah, averaging 2.2 yards per carry. They also struggled on special teams, with Daniel Hughes averaging just 31.8 yards on his five punts. The disappointing performance angered FSU's fans, who took to social media to voice their frustrations with the team and Mike Norvell. Here is a look at how FSU fans reacted to losing to

Tallahassee, FL · 10d

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2028 in-state WR commits to Florida State

Florida State suffered its third consecutive loss on Saturday night to the Clemson Tigers , dropping 3-5. However, there was one positive that came out of it. They landed a commitment from unranked 2028 wide receiver Treiy Crenshaw out of South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, according to Zach Blostein of 247Sports . This is the fifth commitment for FSU in the 2028 cycle. Crenshaw joins three-star edge Meshi Dobson, three-star cornerback Man Robinson (recruited as a safety), three-star athlete Chayse Brown (recruited as a safety), and three-star tight end Troy Silberzahn. The current haul is ranked No. 6 in the nation . Crenshaw was in Tallahassee for a 7-on-7 camp back in June, and he left with an offer from the Seminoles. He was also on campus for Florida State's season opener when they defeated the New Mexico State Aggies. Experiencing the atmosphere once again inside Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday was enough to convince Crenshaw to commit. Before moving to Florida, Crenshaw attended Douglas High School in Alabama. According to the 6-foot-3, 187-pounder, his relationships with wide receivers coach Tim Harris Jr. and recruiter Devin Rispress played a a huge factor in him pledging to

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Chop Chat

Florida State vs. Florida A&M men's basketball watch guide: How to watch, announcers, key players, and more

The Seminoles will tip off the season in Tampa against the Rattlers at the Benchmark International Arena.

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Seattle ON Tap

Florida State's Coaching Gig: A Gold Mine or a Trapdoor, And Nobody's Ready For The Answer

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) College football coaching. Man, it's a cutthroat business. Just last season, thirty-one Bowl Subdivision programs swapped out their head honchos, with seven of them pulling the trigger before mid-October. This […]

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Mike Norvell fired at Florida State as Seminoles continue to sink to new lows

Add Florida State to the growing list of college football programs with head coach openings . The Seminoles fired Mike Norvell after six-plus seasons, the school announced Sunday. The move by Florida State comes after a 36-24 loss to Clemson on Saturday, Oct. 31, the Seminoles' 17th defeat in their past 21 conference games. Toppmeyer: FSU should thank Jimbo Fisher for the memories, then lose his number Who replaces him? FSU coaching candidates after Mike Norvell fired "We thank Mike Norvell for his commitment and service to Florida State and wish him and his family the very best. We understand the deep passion of Seminole fans and share their high expectations for this program," FSU president Richard McCullough said in a statement. Norvell finishes with a 41-39 overall record and a 23-30 record in ACC play in his tenure at Florida State. FSU announced that former Seminole quarterback Rick Stockstill , who is part of the university's Hall of Fame, will serve as interim head coach. Stockstill served as the director of scouting for offense on Norvell's staff. As noted by the Tallahassee Democrat — part of the USA TODAY Network — Norvell arrived at the football facility Sunday with