Recruiting
2026 Florida State winter window additions:
-
Quarterback Dean DeNobile (Lafayette College), 1 year of eligibility left
-
Running back Tre Wisner (Texas), 1 year of eligibility left
-
Running back Gemari Sands (FAU), 2 years of eligibility left
-
Offensive lineman Nate Pabst (Bowling Green), 1 year of eligibility left
-
Offensive lineman Bradyn Joiner (Purdue), 2 years of eligibility left
-
Offensive lineman Paul Bowling (Troy), 3 years of eligibility left
-
Offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin (Auburn), 1 year of eligibility remaining
-
Offensive lineman Chimdia Nwaiwu (Stephen F. Austin), 2 years of eligibility left
-
Edge rusher Rylan Kennedy (Texas A&M), 2 years of eligibility left
-
Defensive tackle Jordan Sanders (Texas State), 1 year of eligibility left
-
Linebacker Chris Jones (Southern Miss), 2 years of eligibility left
-
Linebacker Chris Thomas (Northwest Mississippi Community College), 2 years of eligibility left
-
Linebacker Mikai Gbayor (UNC), 1 year of eligibility left (needs waiver)
-
Defensive back Karson Hobbs (Notre Dame), 2 years of eligibility left
-
Defensive back CJ Richard (Illinois State), 3 years of eligibility left
-
Defensive back Ma’khi Jones (Duke Blue Devils), 3 years of eligibility left
-
Kicker Conor McAneney (Quincy University), 3 years of eligibility left
-
Long snapper Caleb Bowers (North Dakota State Bison), 1 year of eligibility left
FSU scholarship players who entered the portal:
-
Defensive back Cai Bates (committed to Wisconsin)
-
Running back Kam Davis (committed to Liberty)
-
Quarterback Brock Glenn (committed to Western Kentucky)
-
Defensive lineman KJ Sampson (committed to Boston College)
-
Offensive lineman Josh Raymond (committed to Georgia Southern)
Football
USA Today placed FSU at No. 22 in its way-too-early top 25, the sole publication to do so this week:
Here’s another gamble on a fallen ACC power. FSU hasn’t been the same since 2023 but will rebound next season thanks in part to transfers such as running back Tre Wisner (Texas), offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin (Auburn), quarterback Ashton Daniels (Auburn) and linebackers Chris Jones (Southern Mississippi) and Mikai Gbayor (North Carolina). Another factor to consider is how the Seminoles will benefit from another offseason under offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, defensive coordinator Tony White and offensive line coach Herb Hand.
Basketball
FSU hasn’t had a dream season to start under Luke Loucks, but Tuesday’s win over Miami showcased what the first-year coach has cooking in Tallahassee:
Florida State women’s basketball (6-13, 1-6 ACC) is on the road to take on SMU (8-11, 1-6 ACC) tonight at 7:30 p.m.:
The Seminoles will play in the Moody Coliseum for the first time in program history. FSU welcomed SMU to the ACC on Dec. 8, 2024, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. In the only meeting of the series, FSU defeated the Mustangs 93-85.
Florida State has six players averaging at least 8.0 points per game, led by Solè Williams who is averaging 15.0 per game.
The Seminoles also lead the ACC in free throws made per game (14.89) and attempts (19.95), as Jasmine Shavers leads the league in free throw percentage at 85.7.
Advertisement
All Sports
No. 20 FSU men’s tennis fell to No. 16 Arizona in the Seminoles’ first loss of the season:
The Seminoles captured the doubles point by taking two of the three matches. No. 82 Mohammad Alkotop and Azariah Rusher dropped a 6-3 decision to Alejandro Arcila and Jay Friend. Luis Felipe Miguel and Erik Schiessl posted a 6-3 victory on court one, while Gabriele Brancatelli and Jan Sebesta pulled out a clutch 7-6 victory on court three over Zoran Ludoski and Alexander Rozin. Brancatelli and Sebesta won the tiebreaker 10-8 to secure the win and help pick up the point for Florida State.
In singles competition, Arizona took four of six matches to capture the victory. At the top spot, No. 69 Luis Felipe Miguel dropped a 6-2, 6-4 decision to No. 58 Filip Gustafsson before Corey Craig fell to No. 4 Friend 6-3, 6-2. At third singles, No. 43 Rusher fell to Glib Sekachov (6-1, 6-2), while Alkotop was defeated by Arciola in straight sets 6-3, 6-2. Schiessl’s match against Rozin went unfinished as Schiessl dropped the first set before Rozin took a 3-0 lead in the second set. Brancatelli’s match also went unfinished 6-3, 5-1.
Florida State softball’s Jaysoni Beachum, Jazzy Francik, Kennedy Harp and Isa Torres were all named to USA Softball Player of the Year Top 50 Watch List:
In two seasons, Beachum has proven to be one of the most dangerous hitters in the country and is looking to have another impactful season for the Garnet and Gold in 2026. The former National Freshman of the Year holds a .361 career batting average with 27 home runs and 111 RBI. Last season, Beachum hit .304 with 11 home runs and 45 RBI.
Francik was a breakout star as a freshman in 2025 as she had the lowest ERA in the ACC at 1.51. Francik held a 10-3 record and recorded eight saves as a freshman which was the second-most in FSU history. Francik was a First Team All-ACC honoree, a unanimous freshmen All-American and was a Top 10 Finalist for the NFCA National Freshman of the Year award.
Harp is ready to go after suffering a season-ending knee injury in April but had a breakout season in her sophomore campaign. In 49 games, Harp hit .412 with nine home runs, 49 RBI and 10 triples. Her 10 triples were the second-most in FSU history and was just two triples short of breaking the school record. Harp recorded a RBI in 10 consecutive games to start the season which was a school record. Harp earned NFCA Second Team All-America honors and was named to the All-ACC Third Team.
Torres put together one of the best seasons in FSU history last season as the sophomore from Georgetown, Texas, native broke the school record with a .436 batting average and had the third-most hits in school history with 95 total hits. Torres finished the season with nine home runs and 45 RBI. Defensively, Torres was terrific and had just nine errors on 197 chances at shortstop. Torres was a unanimous First Team All-American and was also a Top 10 Finalist for the USA Softball Player of the Year award.
The Seminoles will be in action on Feb. 1 for the Garnet and Gold Scrimmage before they begin the 2026 season on Feb. 5 for the JoAnne Graf Classic.
