Recruiting
A new episode of the Florida State of Recruiting is here, with the Three Stars breaking down FSU’s major past month on the trail, what concerns they still have with the class, favorite players committed so far and more:
Florida State: 2026 Recruiting Class
- QUARTERBACK: 4 star Jaden O’Neal (OK)
- RUNNING BACK: 4 star Amari Clemons (FL)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Efrem White (FL)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Brandon Bennett (FL)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Devin Carter (GA)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Jasen Lopez (FL)
- TIGHT END: 4 star Xaiver Tiller (GA)
- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: 3 star Mike Ionata (FL)
- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: 3 star Jakobe Green (FL)
- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: Luke Francis (London, UK)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 4 star Earnest Rankins (GA)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 4 star James “Tank” Carrington (CA)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 4 star Tico Crittendon (GA)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 3 star Wihtlley Cadeau (GA)
- LINEBACKER: 3 star Karon Maycock (FL)
- LINEBACKER: 3 star Noah LaValle (GA)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Chauncey Kennon (FL)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Darryl Bell III (FL)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Tedarius Hughes (FL)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Jay Timmons (PA)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 3 star Sean Johnson (MD)
- ATHLETE: 4 star Darryon Williams (FL)
Football
Welcome to the story that will certainly be talked about now for the next month until Florida State and Alabama take the field as, following FSU quarterback Tommy Castellanos clarifying his confident comments on the matchup in a video yesterday,
Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson offered his own take on the quotes during SEC This Morning:
“It definitely ignites us [Alabama’s defense] a little bit. We can’t really think too much on that. It’s gonna come down to what we do and how we prepare that week. I think all disrespect will be addressed accordingly.”
Lawson further addressed the comments during his press conference availability — from ASAP Sports:
Q. Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos transferred from Boston College, had some choice words, some bulletin board material, saying he don’t think your defense can stop them and saying they’re not the same without Nick Saban. A leader of that defense, to hear those comments, what’s your reaction?
LAWSON: Obviously people are going to say what makes them feel the most confident, but it’s something we can’t really worry about because nothing matters other than what goes on inside those lines.
We’ll see when the game gets here. And we’ll prepare and make sure we’re ready for August 30th. And we’ll see him when he gets here.
All signs are pointing to Ty Simpson starting under center when the two teams face off in 44 days:
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer said QB Ty Simpson would be starter if season started today. "We have 3 guys taking snaps. Ty, Austin Mack & Keelon Russell. Ty throws a catchable ball, he's smart. Great relationship w/the team. Austin Mack, he's 6-6, 235, he has a prescence about him.…
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) July 16, 2025
Florida State vs. Alabama kicks off at 3:30 p.m. in Tallahassee, with the game set to be broadcast on ABC.
All Sports
Jamir Watkins had 8 STEALS for the @WashWizards tonight in #NBA2KSummerLeague action pic.twitter.com/lkil90xSuo
— NBA (@NBA) July 16, 2025
8 steals for Jamir ties the @NBASummerLeague record
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 16, 2025
Let’s pack The Tuck Season tickets are on sale now!
— FSU Women's Basketball (@fsuwbb) July 16, 2025
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Renewal Deadline 8/25#NoleFAM pic.twitter.com/RYqhBv4b3z
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