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Florida State University is fine‑tuning its roster for the opening game against New Mexico State, with intense competition across the offensive line, secondary and linebacker corps.
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Florida State University is fine‑tuning its roster for the opening game against New Mexico State, with intense competition across the offensive line, secondary and linebacker corps.

Florida State's linebacker unit boasts a blend of returning talent and fresh additions, setting the stage for a competitive fall camp.

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.
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Florida State is reshaping its linebackers room through promotions, transfers and a high‑profile recruiting push that could reshape its 2028 class.

Florida State looks to capitalize on leadership, defensive depth, and a favorable opening slate as the new season approaches

With the season opener against New Mexico State looming, Florida State's defense is undergoing a major transformation, blending experienced returnees with promising newcomers.

The NCAA's recent eligibility change grants Division I student‑athletes a fifth year of play, reshaping roster planning for programs like Florida State, where seven seniors could extend their collegiate careers.

Florida State's 2027 recruiting class gains a pivotal addition with the verbal commitment of three‑star linebacker Olrick Johnson III, who chose the Seminoles over a host of SEC programs.

Despite a wave of decommitments, Florida State lands a highly touted linebacker, bolstering a class that now ranks No. 55 nationally.

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.

Florida State enters 2026 with high hopes, relying on pivotal performances from the left tackle, cornerback and linebacker groups to turn roster overhaul into tangible success.

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.

Four-star linebacker Ellis McGaskin chose Florida State over Florida and LSU after a standout junior season, adding to a 2027 class that already includes Gregory Batson and several other high-profile prospects.

Florida State's 2026 transfer class, ranked No. 28 nationally, welcomes linebacker Chris Jones, who brings a strong track record from Southern Miss and is expected to pair with Blake Nichelson to fortify the team's defense.

Florida State is deepening its 2027 recruiting class with two highly rated linebackers, Robert Geathers III and CJ Ohuabunwa, who are scheduled for official visits as the Seminoles aim to climb the national rankings.

Florida State is courting four‑star linebacker Frederrick Ford, a Mississippi native whose official visit to Tallahassee coincides with a broader push to reshape a defense that could define the program’s next era.