Florida State University is set to open its 2025 football season with a high‑profile ACC matchup against the SMU Mustangs on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. ET, the game taking place at the iconic Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
The spectacle will draw a notable crowd of prospective student‑athletes, highlighted by three‑star edge guard Jaxon Holly, who pledged to the Seminoles back in June and is eager to step back onto campus after the team’s opening victory over New Mexico State.
A Recruiting Boost for the Seminoles
Holly joins two other three‑star edge prospects, Anthony Cavallaro and Meshi Dobson, as part of a recruiting class that coach Nick Williams hopes will fortify the defensive line for the 2026 campaign.
A strong showing this season is seen as essential for the Seminoles to attract additional talent and to compete with powerhouse rivals such as the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators, both of which are key targets for recruits like Holly.
Rankings from 247Sports place Holly at No. 652 overall and No. 55 at the edge position, underscoring his status as one of Georgia’s top‑78 prospects, while the coaching staff remains focused on retaining current players and building a bowl‑eligible squad.