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Florida State’s secondary, once hampered by attrition, now boasts a healthier depth chart. Coach Evan Cooper highlights new leadership and standout performers as the team prepares for its August 4 scrimmage.
Florida State's secondary has emerged as one of the most talked‑about units during the early stages of preseason camp, drawing praise from coaches and teammates alike.
Florida State's secondary is emerging as a key strength early in preseason camp, driven by veteran leadership and a flexible defensive design.
Florida State’s defensive anchor discusses the squad’s cohesion, new additions and the influence of veteran mentors as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Florida State is reshaping its defensive backfield with new coaches, transfers and retained leaders as it aims to improve on last season's inconsistencies.
As the Seminoles gear up for the upcoming season, detailed weight changes reveal both gains and losses across every position group, shaping the coaching staff’s approach to conditioning and depth.
Weight fluctuations among 53 Seminoles players reveal strategic adjustments, with quarterbacks and linemen leading the shifts
Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White highlights Micahi Danzy’s breakout upside and the intense battle for playing time in a deep receiving corps.
Florida State opens preseason practice under pressure from a 7‑17 record, led by starting quarterback Ashton Daniels and a rebuilt offensive line.
With Mike Norvell entering his seventh year, the Seminoles are betting on a dynamic passing attack, a rebuilt front five and a secondary that could finally lock down opponents.
Florida State opens its 18‑practice preseason camp under intense scrutiny, with a rebuilt offensive line, a revamped defensive scheme and a promising but untested quarterback leading the charge.
After a 7‑17 record over the past two seasons, Florida State appoints Tom Herman as an assistant under head coach Mike Norvell, installs Ashton Daniels as the starting quarterback, welcomes back wide receiver Duce Robinson, and leans on defensive coordinator Tony White to revamp a unit ranked 28th nationally.
Florida State's defensive backfield receives a major infusion of talent as the Seminoles lock in two four-star recruits and keep a high-profile prospect on their radar.
Florida State University's football program has secured a trio of top defensive backs, reinforcing its secondary ahead of the 2028 recruiting cycle.
Twelve Florida State football players are among the prospects for the 2027 East‑West Shrine Bowl, reflecting a balanced mix of offense, defense, newcomers and transfers.
With the season opener against New Mexico State looming, Florida State's defense is undergoing a major transformation, blending experienced returnees with promising newcomers.
With a revamped offensive line, a new starting quarterback and a defense seeking improvement, Florida State looks to turn the page after a challenging year.
From Mandrell Desir’s 84 rating to Daniel Lyons’ 86, the Seminoles boast a deep defensive roster that could redefine their performance on the virtual field.
Florida State will enter the 2026 campaign with a dramatically expanded roster, featuring 63 new players, including 52 freshmen, and a strategy to stay within NCAA scholarship caps through grandfathered provisions.
EA Sports is set to launch College Football 27 in early July, featuring 71 Florida State Seminoles players but leaving 39 out due to an 85‑player roster cap. The omissions include quarterbacks Malachi Marshall and Jaden O'Neal, freshman standout Chuck Kennon, and several other key athletes, shaping early expectations for dynasty mode and prompting talk of future roster expansions.
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.