
Florida State Eyes 2026 rebound after turbulent 2025
The Seminoles finished last year with a 5‑7 record, highlighted by a 31‑17 victory over Alabama, and now aim to reshape the roster and schedule for the upcoming campaign.
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The Seminoles finished last year with a 5‑7 record, highlighted by a 31‑17 victory over Alabama, and now aim to reshape the roster and schedule for the upcoming campaign.

Kamarion Johnson, a three‑star safety from Georgia, has cut his list to Florida State, Florida and Cincinnati, and will visit each in June after reopening his recruitment.

Freshman Mandrell Desir’s 30 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks highlight a defensive overhaul as Florida State navigates the loss of Darrell Jackson Jr. and aims to sustain pressure under new schemes.

Florida State’s defensive lineman Mandrell Desir, a standout freshman with 30 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, is being counted on to anchor a revamped front seven. Alongside his twin brother Darryll and other returning pieces, the Seminoles aim to overcome the loss of Darrell Jackson Jr. and strengthen their pass rush for the upcoming season.

EA Sports brought Florida State University football standouts Ashlynd Barker and Jalen Anderson to its Orlando studios for a three‑day Career Tour, offering a rare glimpse into the mechanics of modern sports gaming and the professional routes that await athletes beyond the field.