Football:
FSU’s 2026 defensive line prospects are looking much better as the Desir Twins will return to Florida State.; the ‘Noles are getting their All-American back:
FSU’s official social media announced the members of its 2026 transfer
portal class yesterday including offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin, edge rusher Rylan Kennedy, QB Ashton Daniels and many others:
With today being the last day to enter the portal here’s where everything currently stands.
Almost 33 years ago Florida State won its first national championship; Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks relived the entire season on Freddie Stevenson’s podcast. He spoke about how FSU was able to regain focus after Notre Dame the loss and told a particularly interesting anecdote on the team watching BC beat Notre Dame to propel FSU back into the national championship driver seat:
Some very unfortunate news for one of FSU’s 2026 signees. QB Jaden O’Neal will miss the entire 2026 season due to a recent ACL injury; first reported by Zach Blostein of 247Sports.
Recruiting:
FSU received a double dose of good news yesterday at the linebacker position.
Southern Miss Linebacker, Chris Jones, who originally committed to Ole Miss will transfer to Florida State instead.
UNC Linebacker Mikai Gbayor will also be a Seminole; assuming his waiver for his final year of eligibility is approved.
All Sports:
Isabella Torres is the best shortstop in college softball and she’s a Seminole:
FSU Baseball lost some major contributors from the infield and the outfield but the most change comes in the pitching group as the 2026 Seminoles will feature 13 new arms to deploy.
The season starts in just under a month but until then between practices FSU Baseball is paying it forward:
*Insert WBB result here*
Pro Noles:
Jameis Winston had a hilarious soundbite about his welcome to the NFL moment:
You can listen the full edition Kelce Brothers podcast episode featuring Jameis Winston here:
