
Seminoles’ Return Game Set for 2026 Breakthrough
Adam Scheier outlines the Seminoles’ revamped return game, highlighting key playmakers and a strategic shift toward possession.
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Adam Scheier outlines the Seminoles’ revamped return game, highlighting key playmakers and a strategic shift toward possession.

The Seminoles took to the field in full pads on Friday, giving fans a first look at the revamped offense led by coordinator Tim Harris Jr. and a host of returning starters.

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

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter is evaluating lawsuits against former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, who transferred to LSU and owe the university significant buyout amounts. The potential legal move reflects a broader trend of collegiate programs seeking to enforce revenue‑sharing contracts in the evolving transfer market.

Florida State's running back corps, featuring Ousmane Kromah, Sam Singleton Jr. and Texas transfer Quintrevion Wisner, is poised for a competitive battle during preseason drills.

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.

FAU’s legal action targets former quarterback Asaad Waseem, Tyler Stolsky, Zion Paret and Gemari Sands, accusing them of contract violations tied to player transfers and raising questions about the future of college NIL deals.

Five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis, a top-50 prospect from Texas, is narrowing his choices to ten programs, with Florida State University among the leading suitors as he prepares for a busy visit schedule.

Landen Williams-Callis, a 3,502‑yard junior standout, is considering a dozen powerhouse programs, with Florida State’s new coaching connections adding intrigue to his decision.

Florida State is intensifying its recruiting efforts, highlighted by a scholarship offer to four‑star running back Daylon Gordon and a schedule of official visits that could shape the 2027 class.

FAU has taken legal action against Asaad Waseem, Tyler Stolsky, Zion Paret and Gemari Sands, alleging violations of NIL contracts after they left the program for other schools.

Recent commitments reveal both losses and emerging targets, with coaches and prospects navigating a complex web of schools, stats, and future plans.
Florida Atlantic University has filed a lawsuit against four former football players, alleging violations of their name, image and likeness contracts after they entered the transfer portal and committed to new programs.

Florida Atlantic University has filed a lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court seeking to recover tens of thousands of dollars in damages from former football players who transferred to other schools, invoking NIL contract breach provisions.

Florida Atlantic University has taken legal action against four former football players who left before their NIL agreements expired, seeking repayment and penalties under liquidated damages clauses.

Florida Atlantic University has filed a lawsuit against four former football players for breaching their Name, Image, and Likeness contracts by transferring to other schools, seeking to recover tens of thousands of dollars in liquidated damages.

Florida Atlantic University has filed a lawsuit against four former football players, alleging breaches of their name, image and likeness agreements after they transferred to other schools.

The Seminoles lost six running backs but added Quintrevion Wisner, Gemari Sands and Amari Thomas, while coach Kam Martin returns to lead a unit highlighted by CBS Sports analyst Austin Nivison.