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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’ 2027 wide receiver haul has taken a hit after Arnold Mugerwa chose Rutgers, dropping their national ranking and prompting a shift in focus.
Jerry Hobbie’s move to TCU follows a distinguished career that includes stints at Houston, SMU, and under Mike Hopkins, and has been highlighted by Jamie Dixon’s praise for his shooting expertise.
Jerry Hobbie, known for his work developing shooters, left the Washington Huskies to become an assistant at TCU, where coach Jamie Dixon highlighted his experience and connections. His departure follows recent staff changes, including Tony Bland’s move to Kansas, and raises questions about the Huskies’ upcoming roster plans.
Four‑star prospect Jabari Watkins called off his official visit to Florida State, citing a change of plans, and will announce his college choice on July 1 after trips to Louisville, Arkansas and Georgia Tech.
Only one verbal pledge has been secured since February, and the loss of a scheduled visit by four‑star prospect Jabari Watkins adds uncertainty to the Seminoles' 2027 class, which currently ranks No. 39 nationally.