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Will Florida State live up to No. 4 preseason ranking?
The first college football Amway Coaches’ Poll was released last week. As expected, three of last year’s College Football Playoff teams earned top rankings. National champion Alabama topped the poll at...
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Deondre Francois is FSU’s best bet at QB
Deondre Francois could take the reins of FSU’s offense earlier than expected. The redshirt freshman has a chance to start in the wake of Sean Maguire’s foot injury. Maguire suffered a broken foot and...
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Why linebacker will be a strength for the Noles in 2016
There is some concern about whether Florida State’s linebacker corps will have enough depth in 2016. Middle linebacker Reggie Northrup and weak-side linebacker Terrance Smith — who both led the...
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Why Florida State will — or won’t — make the CFB Playoff
Florida State enters its season ranked No. 4 in the AP Poll, which means expectations are high in Tallahassee. The Seminoles return 10 starters on offense and seven on defense from last season and...
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Can A.J. Westbrook fill void left by Derwin James?
Florida State safety Derwin James is expected to miss considerable time after undergoing knee surgery Monday. The sophomore experienced a cartilage tear in his left knee Saturday, although head coach...
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Matchup breakdown: Lamar Jackson versus the FSU defense
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is coming off one of the best performances in college football history. Jackson threw for 411 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing for 199 yards...
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Can FSU-Louisville stars play well, lose, and retain Heisman hopes?
Saturday’s game between Florida State and Louisville is the biggest ACC matchup of the week. The Seminoles will try to hold on to their No. 2 overall ranking by defeating a tough road opponent. The...
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Florida State is back to square one after huge loss at Louisville
No. 2 Florida State experienced its second-biggest loss in school history Saturday, falling 63-20 to No. 10 Louisville. The Seminoles allowed the most points in their history. Other than that, how was...
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FSU needs bounce-back performances from Francois, Cook
Louisville’s 63-20 win over Florida State was the biggest result of the college football season thus far. The Cardinals emerged as a legitimate contender in the ACC, while the Seminoles may have ruined...
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Florida State faces similar offense to Louisville in Week 4
Florida State tries to bounce back from its second-worst loss in program history. To do so, it must change its defensive flaws from Week 3. The Noles couldn’t do anything to stop Heisman favorite Lamar...
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2016 North Carolina tries to match last year’s standard
The North Carolina Tar Heels’ 2016 season started off in disappointing fashion. The Tar Heels dropped a 33-24 decision to Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and struggled offensively. UNC was held...
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What’s left for Florida State after North Carolina upset?
When Florida State dropped a 63-20 decision to Louisville in Week 3, the perception was “maybe the Cardinals are better than we thought.” Last week’s 55-35 victory over USF brought optimism for the...
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FSU fans should be worried about Miami under Mark Richt
There’s a storm brewing in Coral Gables. The Miami Hurricanes are marching back to relevance during Mark Richt’s first season. The Canes are off to a 4-0 start and have looked strong on both sides of...
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Florida State plays well-rounded game, defeats Wake Forest
Despite a low score, Florida State looked like a complete team in its Week 7 homecoming win over Wake Forest. The Seminoles defeated the Demon Deacons, 17-6, but had strong offensive performance from...
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Florida State’s bye week couldn’t come soon enough
Florida State has a bye this weekend, and it couldn’t have come soon enough. The Seminoles have experienced an up and down season since being a preseason favorite to win the ACC Championship and...
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How did Lamar Jackson prepare Clemson for Florida State?
Lamar Jackson has produced signature performance against two of the ACC’s best teams. Jackson threw for 216 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 13 of 20 passing, while rushing for 146 yards...
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Important non-QB matchups in Clemson-Florida State
Saturday’s matchup between Clemson and Florida State will be the ACC’s biggest of the week. In the preseason, many expected this game to decide both the ACC championship and a potential College...
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Inability to seize chances defines Florida State’s loss to Clemson
It was close, perhaps more so than most expected, but Florida State couldn’t pull off an upset against Clemson Saturday. The Noles were defeated 37-34 in a game that went down to the wire. Several lead...
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Is Jimbo Fisher worth his top-5 salary?
Jimbo Fisher is the fifth-highest-paid coach in college football, according to coaching salary figures released by USA Today Wednesday. Fisher’s total salary is $5,250,000, which includes a max bonus...
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Dalvin Cook’s impressive season being overshadowed
Before the 2016 season, Dalvin Cook was the ACC favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. The junior back led the conference with 1,691 yards and 19 touchdowns on 229 rushing attempts. Cook had recorded more...
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