Willie Taggart had a very tumultuous first season at Florida State. Even one year in, there is significant pressure on him to turn it around next year, and it could result in the controversial hiring of Houston offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, the son of disgraced former Baylor coach Art Briles. He coached under his father […]
Read More4-Star DT Tyler Davis Announces Official Commitment Date
The Clemson Tigers and several other top programs have been making their pitch toward Tyler Davis, who is considered one of the top defensive tackles in the 2019 class. Well, the wait to find out when he’ll make his decision is almost over. Davis is down to Clemson and Florida State for his final list, […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball National Championship Odds Updated
We’re entering the end of the non-conference season, and the college basketball world is starting to shake itself out. The Duke Blue Devils may not be undefeated, and they’re just No. 2 in the country right now, but R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson and company are heavy favorites to take home the title. Bovada has updated […]
Read MoreMichigan Looking To Flip Commit From A CFB Powerhouse
Four-star LB Kalen DeLoach has already committed to the Florida State Seminoles for the Class of 2019. But that isn’t going to stop Michigan from making a strong appeal to get DeLoach to change his mind. According to Maize N Brew, head coach Jim Harbaugh has been making direct appeals to DeLoach’s family, even going […]
Read More5-Star RB Chris Tyree Makes Big Recruiting Announcement
Virginia native Chris Tyree is a five-star recruit and the top-ranked all-purpose back in the class of 2020. He has gotten plenty attention from the best programs in college football. 247Sports’ composite rankings have Tyree as the No. 23 player in the class, overall. He’s the second-ranked player in Virginia. Tyree says that his recruitment […]
Read MoreSports Media Insiders Thinks Texas Will Be Next Conference Realignment Focus
Since 2014, major conference realignment in college athletics has been pretty quiet. If and when things open back up, the Texas Longhorns could be at the center of things. That might not be the most surprising revelations. Texas was featured in plenty of rumors when the leagues were shaking things up a few years ago. […]
Read More7-Foot-2 5-Star Center Gives Big Update On Recruitment
Hunter Dickinson is expected to be one of the biggest recruiting targets in the class of 2020… literally. The 7-foot-2 center is a five-star player from prestigious DeMatha Catholic in Maryland. His recruitment hasn’t hit a fever pitch quite yet, but expect that to come soon. Dickinson is ranked No. 19 overall by 247Sports‘ composite […]
Read MoreFlorida State Offensive Coordinator Hired As Head Coach
Florida State’s offensive woes ultimately cost them in Willie Taggart’s first season as head coach. But the Seminoles’ scoring struggles apparently weren’t enough to discourage one college football program from poaching Florida State’s offensive coordinator, Walt Bell. According to The Athletic, the UMass Minutemen are ready to sign Bell as their new head coach. This […]
Read MoreFive Star Recruit Cut His List To Eight Major Schools
One of the top college basketball prospects for 2019 is five-star shooting guard Anthony Edwards out of Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta. The 6’5″ prospect has yet to make his decision, but we now have some more information about where he could be going. According to The Cronicle, Duke’s student newspaper, Edwards has cut his […]
Read MoreESPN Releases Prediction For Florida-Florida State
Florida and Florida State used to be one of the biggest games of Rivalry Week, but the series doesn’t have the same luster it had two decades ago. Still, there’s a lot at stake in today’s game. Florida is 8-3, and a win for the Gators could mean a better draw for a postseason bowl […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 13
Rivalry week is here! College Football Week 13 brings many of the top rivalries in the sport. The Game between Ohio State and Michigan has long been one of the best rivalries in college football. On Saturday, the stakes are extremely high, with both fighting for potential College Football Playoff considerations. Elsewhere, the Iron Bowl […]
Read More4-Star LB: Nebraska Official Visit A ‘Perfect 10’
Four-star linebacker Lloyd Summerall is expected by most to wind up signing with a Florida school next month. However, Nebraska football left a big impression after he took an official visit over the weekend. Summerall was in Lincoln for Saturday’s 9-6 win over Michigan State, and only had good things to say about the trip, […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 12
It is the second-to-last week of the college football season, which means a less-than-excellent set of games. The main culprit for College Football Week 12 is the SEC, from which most members have tune-ups for next week’s rivalry clashes. That means we have a bunch of SEC vs. FCS and Group of Five games, and […]
Read More4-Star Nebraska Commit Visiting College Football Power
Arizona Western’s Desmond Bland is the No. 1 JuCo guard in the country. He committed to Scott Frost and Nebraska football back in June. There hasn’t been a lot happening to challenge that pledge, but a big new offer has shaken things up a bit. Florida State offensive line coach Greg Frey, who previously worked […]
Read MoreESPN Predicts The Winner Of Notre Dame-Florida State Game
In a normal season, a game vs. Florida State would be more of a concern than the one a week later against Syracuse. Of course, this is not a normal year in the ACC, but that might help Notre Dame football’s College Football Playoff hopes. The Fighting Irish are currently No. 3 in the playoff […]
Read MoreInjured Notre Dame Starter To Play vs. Florida State
Notre Dame football starting tight end Alize Mack missed last week’s game against Northwestern, after suffering a concussion vs. Navy. The team has gotten some good news on his status, though. According to head coach Brian Kelly, Mack has been cleared, and will play against Florida State this weekend. From Irish Sports Daily: BK says […]
Read MoreBrian Kelly Provides Update On QB Brandon Wimbush
With Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book slated not to play against FSU this weekend, the QB duties will fall to Brandon Wimbush. On Thursday, Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly addressed the status of the senior QB slated to start. Kelly spoke glowingly about Wimbush, complimenting him for improving his mechanics and balance. He used […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 11
After a rough Week 9, The Spun staff got mostly back on track with our picks for Week 10. Now, we’re on to College Football Week 11. Things kick off tonight in the Power Five, with No. 14 NC State hosting in-state rival Wake Forest. Tomorrow night, red hot Syracuse team hosts struggling Louisville, and […]
Read MoreWillie Taggart Doesn’t Know Which Florida State QB Will Start vs. Notre Dame
Florida State football is having a season to forget in year one under Willie Taggart. Things don’t get any easier, with a trip to South Bend to face Notre Dame on Saturday. If there is a slight advantage that Willie Taggart can create ahead of the match-up, it stems from uncertainty at the quarterback position. […]
Read MoreFSU QB Deondre Francois Expects To Start vs. Notre Dame
When Florida State takes on Notre Dame on Saturday, quarterback Deondre Francois said he expects to be the starter. He also revealed an injury he’s been dealing with since the Clemson game. Francois told reporters Monday that he suffered a concussion during the Clemson game. He also said that he’s the starting quarterback for the […]
Read MoreMajor College Football Power’s Bowl Chances Are In Serious Jeopardy
Florida State football is a mess, two years running. Last year’s team looked checked out for much of the year, as Jimbo Fisher’s flirtation with Texas A&M got more and more apparent, and Willie Taggart has had a hard time setting in the culture change that new coaches always discuss when they take over. Last […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 10
Last weekend’s college football action was not great for the teams in the back-end of the Top 25. A number of previously-ranked teams lost, leading to a major shake-up in the polls. There is also a new ranking, from which the public Top 25 numbers are now based on. The first College Football Playoff rankings […]
Read MoreWillie Taggart Announces 2 FSU Players Have Been Suspended
The Florida State Seminoles are still feeling the effects of getting demolished by the Clemson Tigers at home. Toward the end of their 49-point loss, two players on Willie Taggart’s team were caught throwing punches in the second half. If the Seminoles are going to maintain their winning culture, then disciplining student-athletes for these actions […]
Read MoreClemson, Florida State Players Reportedly Had To Be Separated After The Game
After a dismantling at the hands of the Clemson Tigers, Florida State head coach Willie Taggart said that he felt some of his players quit on during the game. Evidently, a few ‘Noles still had some fight after the game, just…not in the way you want. According to ESPN’s Andrea Adelson, even after a 49-point […]
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