It wasn’t a fun weekend for FSU fans after the upset loss to Virginia, but there’s still some positive momentum on the recruiting front for the

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Can FSU flip legacy playmaker from Ohio State?

Florida State currently has the nation's No. 15 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle and it's gearing up for a monster weekend with Miami headed to

There is perhaps no team with a wider range of outcomes in the 2025 college football season than Florida State.

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Florida State trending to flip big in-state target

If you, as a Florida State fan, thought you were miserable after the Seminoles' double-overtime loss on Friday night at Virginia, Mike Norvell made

Florida State safeties Shyheim Brown (1) and Earl Little (0) wait for a call from the sideline. (Bob Myers/Special to Warchant)

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'We earned that loss' ... Norvell believes 'Noles will learn and bounce back quickly for Miami

No. 18 Florida State (3-1, 0-1) will renew its rivalry vs. the No. 3 Miami Hurricanes (3-0, 0-0) on Saturday night in what will be a pivotal contest

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Warchant TV: Florida State head coach Mike Norvell weekly press conference: Miami

The Florida State football team fell to 3-1 on Friday night after its 46-38 loss in double-overtime to Virginia. And on Sunday, the Seminoles fell

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) passes the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Warchant 3-2-1: What went wrong at Virginia, and how quickly can it be fixed?

It's Florida State vs. Miami week on "The Monday Smash!" Warchant TV will be live at 7 p.m. ET as managing editor Ira Schoffel and director of

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Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White knew his group was going to be in for a challenge Friday night in Charlottesville, Va.  He was well

Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) scores a touchdown as Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ja'Bril Rawls (11) defends during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Inability to 'finish' plays frustrates Tony White, but he doesn't question defense's fight

Florida State (3-1, 0-1) dropped to 18th in the AP Poll following its double overtime loss to Virginia on Friday and will quickly pivot to a clash

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Warchant TV: Florida State coordinators wrap up loss to UVA, look ahead to Miami

Florida State is looking to bounce back strong after a loss to Virginia on Friday night, and several of the Seminoles' commits say they are not

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'Humble and hungry' ... FSU commits expect strong bounce-back effort from 'Noles vs. Miami

As disappointed as they were after Friday night's double-overtime loss at Virginia, Florida State's players were well aware that they had to turn the

Florida State Seminoles tight end Randy Pittman Jr. (13) reacts after catching a game tying touchdown pass in the final minute during the fourth quarter in front of Virginia Cavaliers linebacker Kam Robinson (5) during the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Seminoles eager to move on quickly, set sights on showdown with No. 2 Miami

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Virginia's offense might be one of the best the Florida State defense plays all season. Several days before Friday night's

Virginia Cavaliers running back J'Mari Taylor (3) carries the ball as Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ja'Bril Rawls (11) tackles in the second overtime at Scott Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

'We have to be better' ... Poor tackling, lack of pass rush doom FSU defense

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- There were two enormous missed opportunities for the Florida State offense in overtime Friday night.  A potential game-tying

Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Duce Robinson (0) catches a pass as Virginia Cavaliers cornerback Emmanuel Karnley (19) and Cavaliers safety Antonio Clary (0) defend during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

FSU offense rallies for another big night, but 'Noles haunted by early mistakes

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- There are a lot of ways to look at what happened on Friday night .  A lot.   Florida State isn't as good as we thought. OK.

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) runs with the ball as Virginia Cavaliers linebacker James Jackson (1) chases during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Corey Clark: Painful loss exposes flaws and concerns for FSU, but it's no season-ender

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Thirty years ago, Florida State running back Warrick Dunn was ruled just short of the goal line on the decisive play in an

Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) scores a touchdown s Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ja'Bril Rawls (11) defends during the second quarter at Scott Stadium. (Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

No. 8 Florida State Seminoles come up short at Virginia, 46-38, in 2OT

No. 8 FSU (3-1, 0-1) dropped its ACC opener on Friday night at Scott Stadium 46-38 in double overtime vs. the Virginia Cavaliers (4-1,

Warchant TV: Mike Norvell postgame press conference - UVA 46, FSU 38

Nearly 30 full years after being a house of horrors for FSU, Scott Stadium in Charlottesville added another nightmare for the Seminoles Friday night.

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FINAL / 2OT: Virginia 46, No. 8 FSU 38 -- LIVE Postgame Call-In Show -- Warchant TV

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- With ACC teams now required to provide up-to-date injury information two hours before kickoff, Florida State and Virginia

INJURY REPORTS: FSU, Virginia release updated availability before tonight's game

Warchant Gameday: Pregame is back for a Friday edition of FSU football. After the ‘Noles put together a dominant 3-0 start, they take to the road for

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Warchant GameDay: Pregame -- FSU at Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- All the answers were exactly what you wanted to hear from a team that has yet to accomplish its big-picture goals for this

Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Dru DeShields (12) is hit as he throws the ball by Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Mandrell Desir (93) during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. (Melina Myers-Imagn Images)

Corey Clark: Tonight will give strong indication of just how good this FSU season might be

Through three games in the 2025 season, the Florida State Seminoles are one of the surprise teams in all of college football. And the player leading

Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos. (Melina Myers-Imagn Images)

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Recruiting Flashback: The wild journey that brought QB Tommy Castellanos to FSU

After rolling to three straight victories at home, the No. 8-ranked Florida State Seminoles will hit the road for the first time Friday night to face

LB Stefpn Thompson and the Florida State defense will face a prolific Virginia offense this Friday. (Melina Myers/Imagn Images)

Matchup Analysis and Predictions: No. 8 Florida State at Virginia

He's one of the oldest quarterbacks in the country. And to hear the way Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and defensive coordinator Tony White

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Virginia QB Chandler Morris presents big challenge for Florida State defense

As per the ACC's new policy requiring weekly injury reports, Florida State and Virginia on Wednesday evening released the names of their players who

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell during warmups before the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. (Melina Myers/Imagn Images)

FSU Injury Report: 6 Seminoles listed as OUT for Friday game at Virginia

It was Gavin Sawchuk's bruising 14-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown run that punctuated Florida State's upset victory against Alabama in the season

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'Those dirty yards' ... RB Gavin Sawchuk loves taking toughest carries for FSU

FSU opens conference play on Friday night in its first road contest of the young season when the Seminoles square off with the Virginia Cavaliers in

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