Five-star forward Scottie Barnes is one of the top players in the country and has been making visits to some truly elite programs. But despite offers from some NCAA blue bloods, Barnes is making a somewhat surprising college choice. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, Barnes announced that he would be committing to Florida State. His […]
Read MoreDanny Kanell Has Message For FSU Fans About Clemson
The Florida State football program has fallen off significantly in recent years. After Jameis Winston led the team to a national title, Seminoles fans haven’t had much to cheer about. Willie Taggart took over the program after just one year at Oregon and things are not going well. Florida State entered Saturday’s game against Clemson […]
Read MoreTrevor Lawrence Is Off To A Ridiculous Start vs. Florida State
Trevor Lawrence entered the year with about as much hype a college quarterback can get. Clemson remains undefeated, and Lawrence has had moments, but he hadn’t delivered the type of performances most expected after how good he looked down the stretch last season. Enter: Florida State. The Seminoles have had some signs of life in […]
Read MoreFormer Major College AD Reportedly Dies From Massive Heart Attack
Former Florida State athletic director Bob Goin has reportedly passed away due to a sudden heart attack. The news of his passing came on Saturday morning. He was 81 years old. RIP Bob Goin. The former FSU athletics director, who spearheaded the Seminoles' entry into the ACC, has passed away after suffering a massive heart […]
Read MoreClemson vs. Florida State Game Time, Spread, Channel, Announcers
Clemson returns from a bye this week to face Florida State in one of the ACC’s premier rivalry games. But what used to be the ACC’s biggest game just a few years ago has now become almost completely one-sided. Florida State’s 2019 campaign started off pretty poorly. The Seminoles lost two of their first three […]
Read MoreDabo Swinney Believes Florida State Should Be Undefeated
Florida State football should be one of the best teams in the nation each and every year. But that hasn’t been the case in some time. The Seminoles are 3-2 entering Saturday’s game versus No. 2 Clemson. Many are blaming FSU head coach Willie Taggart for consistent lackluster performances. But Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 7
After a Group of Five game between Appalachian State and UL Lafayette opened things on Wednesday night, we’re getting into the swing of things in the Power Five leagues as College Football Week 7 continues tonight. We have some intriguing ACC and Pac-12 action, before a fun Saturday of games. Tonight, Syracuse travels to NC […]
Read MoreThe Betting Line For Clemson-Florida State Is Historic
Florida State’s fall from national relevance is absolutely shocking. The school’s resources and location in regards to recruiting isn’t matching up to the Seminoles’ on-field performance. Willie Taggart’s coaching seat is burning hot right now. Taggart and FSU will have a chance to prove itself against No. 2 Clemson this upcoming Saturday. The Tigers looked […]
Read MoreWillie Taggart Names Florida State’s Starting QB vs. Clemson
Florida State QB James Blackman suffered a sprained MCL in week four versus Louisville. The injury caused him to miss the following week’s game against NC State. The Seminoles had a bye this past Saturday. This allowed Blackman extra time to get healed up. It looks like that extra rest is exactly what the FSU […]
Read More4-Star Center Hunter Dickinson Announces Final 4 Schools
One of the biggest blue-chip recruits in the 2020 class has taken the next step in his recruitment. Hunter Dickinson, a 7-foot-2 star out of Maryland’s DeMatha Catholic, is down to four programs. Dickinson is a four-star recruit. 247Sports‘ composite rankings have him at No. 34 overall, and No. 6 among centers. Back in July, […]
Read More5 Head Coaches Who Could Be Fired Soon If They Don’t Turn Things Around
The axe came down for its first college football coach of the year, and it was still September when it happened. Rutgers’ Chris Ash entered the season on an extremely hot seat, and after a 52-0 loss at Michigan, his tenure was over. Ash will be far from the last major head coach to be […]
Read MoreFlorida State vs. NC State Game Time, Channel, Spread, Announcers
Florida State quieted the noise surrounding its horrendous start to the season after beating Louisville last Saturday. Willie Taggart’s coaching hot seat got a little cooler for the time being. After all, winning typically cures all. But the Seminoles need to keep winning and gain momentum to stay out of the spotlight. This week, they’ll […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 5
We’re getting into the heart of conference play here in College Football Week 5. That means plenty of big Power Five matchups. Last week brought some pretty significant upsets. Only one of our staff members had Utah falling to USC in Los Angeles, and Appalachian State knocking off North Carolina. All of us missed TCU’s […]
Read MorePhotos: The Crowd At Florida State-Louisville Is Embarrassing
The Florida State football program is struggling to win football games and the fan-base has reacted in kind. When Florida State took the field on Saturday afternoon, the Seminoles did so in front of a sparse crowd. Sure, Louisville isn’t the most interesting opponent in the country, but fans should support their program regardless of […]
Read MoreFlorida State, Louisville Players Get Into It Pregame
Florida State’s first three games have been filled with questionable antics. Confusing play-calls, bad coaching and undisciplined penalties are preventing the Seminoles from success. Willie Taggart’s seat is burning hot right now. But Florida State is looking for a statement win against Louisville on Saturday. A victory would be a good step forward for a […]
Read MoreFlorida State vs. Louisville Game Time, Channel, Spread, Announcers
Willie Taggart’s coaching seat is burning hot right now. The FSU head coach has led the Seminoles to a miserable 1-2 record. Close losses to Boise State and Virginia were filled with coaching and player blunders. Can Taggart right the ship? He’ll have a chance to do so on Saturday versus Louisville in a must-win […]
Read MoreSportsbook Releases Odds For Urban Meyer To Coach USC, Tennessee, Florida State
Urban Meyer stepped down as Ohio State’s head coach last December, suggesting he was “retiring” from coaching. A few months later, it’s starting to look like he may wind up back on the sidelines sooner rather than later. The past few weeks, the Meyer-to-USC rumors have been heating up. But earlier this week, a report […]
Read MoreReport: Florida State Changing Up Plan At Quarterback For Game vs. Louisville
Willie Taggart needs something to change. The former USF and Oregon head coach took over for Jimbo Fisher at Florida State with much fanfare, but is just 6-9 to start his tenure. After a 1-2 start to 2019, with the one win coming on a missed extra point by UL Monroe in overtime, Taggart hopes […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 4
College Football Week 4 is here, and with it, a lot of in-conference, Power Five vs. Power Five match-ups. After a few weekends of relatively light schedules, that is very welcome. Week 3 provided some major trouble spots for our whole staff, especially with the ACC’s struggles. We all took Boston College, NC State, and […]
Read MorePaul Finebaum Absolutely Trashes Florida State’s Willie Taggart Hiring
Florida State fans might be ready to move on from second-year head coach Willie Taggart, though the Seminoles are going to have to pay a massive price to do so. Taggart’s buyout right now is reportedly $17 million, a staggering number for a head coach who went 5-7 in Year 1 and is off to […]
Read MoreA Young Florida State Fan Is Selling Lemonade To Help Pay For Willie Taggart’s Buyout
In year two of the Willie Taggart era at Florida State, the Seminoles have struggled mightily. So far this season, they’ve blown a huge lead to Boise State, barely survived against Louisana-Monroe and lost a tough game to Virginia. They’re a far cry from the program that was competing for national titles just a handful […]
Read MoreDanny Kanell Reacts To Florida State’s Loss On Saturday
Florida State fell to Virginia 31-24 on Saturday in a loss marred by inexcusable clock mismanagement by the officials in the final seconds. Their error cost Florida State a chance to clock the ball and instead forced the Seminoles to run a last-gasp play that came up short. The officiating miscue was the first thing […]
Read MoreWillie Taggart Getting Crushed For Postgame Quote After Loss At Virginia
Florida State blew another lead in the fourth quarter on Saturday night, falling on the road to No. 25 Virginia, as the Seminoles dropped to 1-2 on the season. It was a bizarre game with a weird finish, as Florida State’s offense nearly tied the game on a long drive with time expiring. The Seminoles […]
Read MoreFlorida State Lost To Virginia After Bizarre Final Play Call
Things are not getting any easier for Florida State football under Willie Taggart. Once again, the team shot itself in the foot and blew a late lead to lose a big game. The Seminoles collapsed against Boise State to start the year. Last week, it needed a missed extra point in overtime to survive Louisiana-Monroe. […]
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