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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Heisman Trophy Winner's Son Announces Big Offer From ACC Power
Heisman Trophy Winner's Son Announces Big Offer From ACC Power originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida State Seminoles are a college football powerhouse with the ability to recruit high level talent both in their Sunshine State backyard and throughout the country. Advertisement The Seminoles are known for recruiting top tier talent at a multitude of positions, with the secondary oftentimes regarded as a high priority position unit on their football team. On Sunday, an under-the-radar yet high profile high school football recruit revealed that he had been given the chance to play for coach Mike Norvell's team as he revealed an update on the recruiting process. Mike Norvell watches warm-ups in 2024 at Doak S. Campbell Stadium vs. Clemson. © Melina Myers-Imagn Images "Blessed to receive an offer from Florida State!" Class of 2027 free safety/wide receiver Charles Woodson Jr. wrote on his X account Sunday. The post was viewed over 42,000 times signaling a major improvement for a player who has gone from a relative unknown to a highly sought after prospect in short order. Woodson Jr. is the son of 1997 national champion and Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, who played at the University of Michigan for former coach Lloyd Carr's team. Advertisement Woodson went on to win a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers and nearly led the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl before losing to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in 2001. The Lake Nona (Orlando, FL) native Woodson, Jr. has risen to a four-star prospect on and has offers from Ole Miss, Kentucky and Texas A&M among other teams. He has not received an offer from his father's alma mater yet, which fans clamored for in the comments section while congratulating him on his FSU offer. Related: Ranking the ACC's College Football Coaches for 2025 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How FSU football's Mike Norvell is managing his roster as NCAA Housing Settlement approaches
The magic number for Florida State football coach Mike Norvell managing his roster is 105. That is the projected limited number of players in a college football roster in parts of the emerging NCAA Housing Settlement case. Advertisement Between now and July 1, when the settlement determines roster size, Norvell is preparing to put finishing touches on his 2025 roster following the conclusion of spring ball. While it is still a work-in-progress, he is preparing as if the roster limit will be 105. "There are so many dynamics that are still up in the air with the potential roster, grandfather. "What's that going to look like? We've kind of went into it with the approach of the 105, but understanding that there's going to be some flexibility," Norvell said. "So there are some areas where we could, you'll be fluent in just our roster count right now, and what we're looking at. I think there are a couple of situations that could be great for what could add competition. You'll add impact players at a position, and we're definitely going to look at that." So far, FSU has 89 players on its current roster. There will be 14 more on the way heading into the fall, leaving it at 103. Advertisement The Seminoles signed three more players out of the transfer portal, including cornerback Jeremiah Wilson out of Houston, quarterback Jaylen King from East Tennessee State, and most recently, offensive tackle Ja'Elyne Matthews. With these three additions, FSU has signed 19 players out of the transfer portal. "What we saw this spring is that there's a lot of excitement around our program, about the guys that we have on this team. As you go through a season, you want to put everybody in the best position to achieve," Norvell said. "And you know that depth, competition, play-making ability, making sure you're finding the right guys that can bring that edge and desire to go be the best that this football team can be. That's one of the things that we'll always evaluate." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Mike Norvell wants his experienced offensive line to build continuity FSU football coach Mike Norvell stands in the podium to talk to media about post spring on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. One of the downsides of spring was that Norvell didn't get to see his offensive line at full strength. Some of the marquee players on the offensive line, including their newly acquired players from the portal, missed time due to injuries. Advertisement Despite the challenges of plugging available players, Norvell still looks forward to what his front five could be because of the level of experience it provides, especially from the four signees. FSU football players walk into the first spring practice of the spring season on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 "I'm excited about the guys that we have, and I really think that it's going to be a group that has a great experience," Norvell said. "It's a group that, you think of ability, size, strength, all the key components. Now it's about developing that continuity. As much as they can, make this summer together. I think it's going to be huge." More: FSU football's Mike Norvell, Urban Meyer win 2025 Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge Mike Norvell had tough conversations with his receivers. Wants to take 'active role' in developing players Oct 5, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images During his press conference on Wednesday, Norvell admitted that there were tough conversations made with some of the players at the wide receiver position. Advertisement Norvell lost three receivers to the portal, including former five-star prospect Hykeem Williams. While Norvell took some depth in some of his position groups, he liked what he saw from the newcomers for jumping into the mix for snaps. "I'm really pleased with some of the newcomers that joined the program in January, and I really believe that the growth of guys that have been here," Norvell said. Norvell is aware of the changes in college football and the pressure that comes with them, such as players urgently seeking playing time right away. He challenges his players to stay patient while enjoying the process, knowing that not all players will make an immediate impact. "I've seen as much of that now as ever before. How guys deal with that pressure is critical. We've had guys that come in with big expectations, and all the things, and if it doesn't go, if it's not an immediate, return on that, then how they handle the outside, within their families, within everybody telling them what it should be and what it should look like," Norvell said. Advertisement "Seeing guys that handle it really well and come in and have great early starts to their career, same guys that have and if you allow that to say, the pressure of it, if you allow that to tighten you up, if you're not able to go play free, if you're not able to have fun doing this, it's hard to go out there and be your best and and so, I'm really trying to take a very active role in just helping guys through the process, because you're going to see growth. More: FSU football undrafted free agent tracker: Where do former Seminoles sign in the NFL Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at PHolland@ or on X @_Da_pistol. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FSU football's Mike Norvell continues to evaluate his roster after spring
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former player predicts FSU to beat Alabama
Former player predicts FSU to beat Alabama The FSU football team will open the season with a marquee matchup, hosting the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Aug. 30, in Dick Howser Stadium. It is a chance for Mike Norvell and the Seminoles to show the 2024 season is behind them, and one former player is confident they can get it done. Ermon Lane, who played at Florida State from 2014-17, took to social media to share his prediction that FSU will beat Alabama, writing "Yes Florida State beat Bama week 1 this year .. and yes I will be there." It would be quite an upset for Norvell and Co., Alabama is currently listed as an 11.5-point favorite by FanDuel. Lane played on both sides of the ball at FSU after signing with them as a five-star wide receiver in the 2014 recruiting class. He played wide receiver during the 2014-15 seasons with the Seminoles, catching 19 passes for 317 yards and one touchdown. He started the 2016 season as a reserve wide receiver but switched to safety when FSU lost several players to injury. He ended up starting five games and finishing with 37 tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups. That's where he started the 2017 season before going back to wide receiver in the middle of the season. He caught eight passes for 169 yards to go with 12 tackles and two pass breakups. Lane actually has experience playing Alabama as FSU opened the 2017 season against them, losing 24-7. It was his best defensive game of the season as he made six tackles. The Seminoles are hoping for a better outcome in their next meeting with the Crimson Tide and count Lane among the people who think they can make it happen. Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire. Follow us @FSUWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Recruiting: FSU Legacy Weekend visitors' list
Florida State is expected to host a number of high priority targets for their 2026 recruiting class this weekend. Some of the top prospects in the country will be on campus Saturday to watch the Seminoles' third practice of the spring and to take part in what FSU head coach Mike Norvell calls Legacy Weekend. Here is who the Osceola is expecting to see on campus Saturday (we will continue to update throughout the day Friday):
USA Today
29-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
FSU to play Alabama in one of the most anticipated games of 2025
The FSU Seminoles are looking to make a statement in the 2025 college football season and they will have a chance to make a big one in their Week 1 matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide. It is one of the most exciting matchups of the season and will be the first time the two teams played since 2017, a game Alabama won 24-7. The Seminole will be looking for their first-ever win over the Crimson Tide and Cody Nagel of 247Sports believes it one of the most anticipated non-conference games of the season, ranking it 8th. Here is what he had to say about the game. Alabama last began a season with a true road game in 2020, diving straight into SEC play during the shortened schedule. The Crimson Tide will leave Tuscaloosa to kick off the 2025 campaign with a trip to Florida State, a program aiming for a strong rebound after a disappointing season. The two teams last faced off in the 2017 season opener, where Alabama secured a 24-7 victory in Atlanta. Though two years have passed since the controversial decision, there is still a hint of revenge in play for the Seminoles and head coach Mike Norvell after being snubbed by the College Football Playoff selection committee in favor of Alabama in 2023. FSU head coach Mike Norvell is 2-3 in FSU's season openers since coming to Tallahassee. He is 1-0 against SEC teams, beating the LSU Tigers 45-24 back in 2023. Adding to FSU's excitement, it will also be the first game since the completion of the extensive renovations to Doak Campbell Stadium. The game will take place on Saturday, Aug. 30, a start time and channel assignment have not been announced. Contact/Follow us @FSUWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow JD on Twitter @jdmccarthy15
