Florida State’s Defensive Elite Leads the Way in College Football 27
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.
Jun 30, 2026
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FSU’s 2026 Roster Overhaul: A Young, Deep Squad
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.
Jun 29, 2026
College Football 27 Roster Revealed: Key Florida State Players Missing at Launch
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.
Jun 28, 2026
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.
Jun 15, 2026
Florida State’s top safety recruit Kamarion Johnson narrows choices ahead of summer visits
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.
May 29, 2026
Mandrell Desir’s Freshman Surge Fuels Florida State’s Defensive Revival
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.
May 26, 2026
Mandrell Desir Leads Florida State’s Defensive Resurgence for 2026
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.
May 26, 2026
EA Sports Invites Seminole Stars to Orlando for Career Immersion Tour
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.
May 23, 2026