All Sports:
FSU starts May in the comforts of Dick Howser Stadium for a weekend series vs. the Pittsburgh Panthers:
FSU Softball will be in Chestnut Hill this weekend with a chance to clinch an ACC Championship vs. Boston College.
Florida State won the Big 12 Championship in its inaugural season in the league, a week later and more hardware is coming to Tallahassee:
Football:
Ousmane Kromah is leading through example; the sophomore has approached the offseason like he expects to be the lead focus of FSU’s 2026 offense.
“Ousmane, AJ and Deante showcased throughout spring the qualities we wanted to highlight when we began the Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award,” Norvell said. “They were full participants throughout the offseason program and spring practices, and they pushed themselves and others to continue to develop on and off the field. I’m excited to recognize them for their dedication to our program and the pride they take in upholding the Florida State standard.”
A pair of USA Today writers have FSU in their Way-Too-Early Top 25.
22. Florida State (5-7) (22)
Seminoles coach Mike Norvell enters the 2026 campaign under significant pressure – even with his huge buyout. The quarterback competition in the spring was won by Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels, settling one question. Others remain with the offensive line still unsettled after a wave of transfers. Things are more sorted on the defensive side of the ball with coordinator Tony White entering his second season. Daniel Lyons emerged as the leader on a young defensive line that has showed promise. Norvell has been positive about the linebacker group that welcomed transfer Chris Jones (Southern Mississippi). Ja’BrilRawls is the standout in the secondary that has several returning pieces.
Recruiting:
Four-star QB Wonderful Monds IV is set to announce his commitment on the Pat McAfee show today; at one point FSU was considered to be the frontrunner for his services but the odds are that he goes with the Fighting Irish:
First reported by Zach Blostein of 247sports, FSU is looking to add to its defensive depth from the transfer portal as Devarrick Woods was granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA:
Pro Noles:
Four Seminoles will be competing on the LPGA Tour this weekend at the Riviera Maya Open:
