On Tuesday night, a top high school quarterback recruit decommitted from an SEC program. Robby Ashford, a four-star quarterback out of Hoover, Ala., initially committed to Ole Miss earlier this summer. However, after the team fired head coach Matt Luke and hired Lane Kiffin, Ashford decided to take his talents elsewhere. Now another top quarterback […]
Read More9 Finalists Announced For Eddie Robinson Coach Of The Year
This season has featured some very impressive coaching performances, with numerous coaches elevating their teams way beyond where people expected. Today, the nine finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award were announced. The group is a nice mix of guys from very different situations. Five of the nine are Power Five coaches, […]
Read MoreReport: Florida State Makes Offensive Coordinator Hire
Newly-minted Florida State head coach Mike Norvell is wasting no time putting his coaching staff together. It’s only his first day on the job and he’s already picked out his offensive coordinator. According to Pete Thamel of Yahoo! Sports, Florida State is hiring Auburn offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham to fill the same role with the […]
Read MoreKirk Herbstreit Reacts To Florida State’s Hiring Of Mike Norvell
Florida State officially announced Mike Norvell as its new head football coach today. Norvell comes to Tallahassee after a successful four-year stint at Memphis. While Norvell isn’t quite the “sexy” hire many FSU fans were hoping for, he’s well-regarded in the college football world. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit is clearly a fan. On Twitter tonight, Herbstreit […]
Read MoreBreaking: Florida State Officially Announces Head Coaching Hire
Florida State’s football program officially has a new head coach. The Seminoles announced the hire on Sunday morning. Memphis head coach Mike Norvell is leaving the Tigers for the job at Florida State. News of Norvell’s hire was confirmed on Saturday night. Florida State officially announced the move this morning. “I’m humbled and honored for […]
Read MoreBreaking: Florida State Finalizes Head Coaching Hire
The Florida State football program has a new head coach. According to multiple reports, the Seminoles hired Memphis head coach Mike Norvell to take over for Willie Taggart – who was fired after just two seasons with the program. It’s been quite a few hours for Norvell, who led the Tigers to a conference title […]
Read MoreFlorida State Officially Announcing New Head Coach On Sunday
The Florida State football program appears to have found its new head coach. According to a release from the school, the Seminoles scheduled a press conference to formally introduce the team’s next head coach on Sunday afternoon. On Friday, ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg and Mark Schlabach reported that Memphis head coach Mike Norvell was the clear […]
Read MoreReport: A ‘Leading Candidate’ Has Emerged At Florida State
Florida State’s football program is on the verge of a head coaching hire, according to the latest report from ESPN. ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg and Mark Schlabach are reporting that Memphis head coach Mike Norvell is the clear favorite to land the Seminoles’ head coaching vacancy. An official announcement on Norvell’s hire could come soon. Memphis […]
Read MoreHow Much Florida State Is Paying Its Coaching Search Firm
Florida State was one of the first programs to make a coaching change this season, parting ways with Willie Taggart before his second year at the helm even finished. The team hasn’t found its next coach just yet, but it’s pretty apparent the athletic department is putting a ton of resources into its search. Bob […]
Read MoreFlorida vs. Florida State Game Time, Spread, Channel, Announcers
The Sunshine Showdown has lost its sizzle over the years as both teams are vying to regain national relevancy. But as usual, 2019’s edition of Florida-Florida State has bragging rights up for grabs. Some argue the 11th-ranked Gators are the best two-loss team in the nation. Florida’s losses came against two teams ranked in the […]
Read More“Heavy Police Presence” Reportedly Spotted Outside Former NFL Star Telvin Smith’s Home
According to multiple reports, there was a “heavy police presence” outside former Jacksonville Jaguars star Telvin Smith’s house in Jacksonville on Wednesday night. At the moment, it’s unclear if Smith himself is in any kind of trouble. Vic Micolucci of WJXT reports that police have a search warrant for Smith’s house. He also posted a […]
Read MorePhoto: Florida Unveiling Special End Zones For FSU Game
Florida hosts Florida State this weekend in their annual rivalry game and the Gators are pulling out all of the stops for Senior Day at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. As part of the festivities, it appears that the Gators are making a big change to the end zone for the game. A photo being shared […]
Read MoreReport: Lane Kiffin Has Been “Vetted” For The FSU Job
The Florida State Seminoles are in search of a new head coach after the program fired former head coach Willie Taggart after just two season – well, fewer than two seasons actually. With Taggart out, Florida State is big-game hunting for their next head coach. Penn State’s James Franklin, Iowa State’s Matt Campbell and Baylor’s […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2019 College Football Staff Picks: Week 14
Rivalry week is here. Starting on Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, and running through Sunday, many of college football’s biggest rivalry games will be played, with serious postseason implications on the line. On Thursday, we get the always contentious Egg Bowl. Ole Miss’ Matt Luke and Mississippi State’s Joe Moorhead both have plenty on the line, even […]
Read MoreReport: James Franklin Remains A ‘Top Target’ For Florida State
Florida State probably needs to go big with this new coaching hire, after Willie Taggart’s quick flameout in Tallahassee. The early names being connected to the job certainly fit the bill, including Penn State head coach James Franklin. Last week, it was reported by 247Sports that Franklin’s team has been in connection with Seminoles brass […]
Read MoreDarren Rovell Has An Update On Willie Taggart’s Contract Situation With Florida State
Florida State parted ways with head coach Willie Taggart earlier this season after less than two years on the job. In doing so, it seemed they were willing to pay his gargantuan buyout. However, earlier today, a story from Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times stated that Taggart and Florida State never actually signed an […]
Read MoreWillie Taggart, Florida State Reportedly Never Signed A Formal Contract
Florida State fired Willie Taggart midway through the 2019 season, despite the fact that it has to pay him approximately an $18 million buyout. But a contract snafu could wind up saving the Seminoles a whole heck of a lot of money. Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times reports Monday that Taggart and Florida […]
Read MoreThe Betting Line For Florida-Florida State Has Been Set
The final matchup of the Florida Cup in 2019 will be Florida vs. Florida State at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Florida is angling for a New Year’s Six bowl game at 9-2 on the season. If not for a close loss to Georgia, they’d be competing in the SEC Championship Game the week […]
Read MoreMark Stoops Comments On The Florida State Job Rumors
Florida State is still going through the process of trying to find its next head coach. Rumors continue to swirl regarding coaching candidates. Top names have emerged during the search – Mark Stoops being one of the names associated. The Kentucky head coach had little time to celebrate the Wildcats’ 50-7 blowout victory over the […]
Read MoreReports: Florida State Is Trying To Hire A “Huge Name”
Florida State’s football program is in the middle of a head coaching search. The latest reports suggest that the Seminoles are going “big-game” hunting. 247Sports reported earlier today that Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops had removed himself from consideration for the job. The report states that Stoops was not offered the job. It appears that […]
Read MoreMark Stoops Reportedly Interviewed For The Florida State Job
Florida State is still looking for its next head coach, and according to a report, it looks like the program interviewed a current SEC head coach last week. Noles247’s Josh Newberg is reporting that Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops was in the mix to take the Seminoles job. Newberg reports that while Florida State did […]
Read MoreSteve Spurrier Reveals What Bob Stoops Told Florida State
While the coaching search continues for Florida State, it appears one of the top candidates on the program’s wish list will not be taking the job. Former Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops is reportedly not interested in going to Tallahassee. Florida State moved on from Willie Taggart before he could even finish his second season […]
Read MoreReport: James Franklin A Candidate For Florida State Job
We’ve known for a while that the Florida State Seminoles are casting a wide net in finding their next head coach. But it looks like their efforts include taking a nice, long look at one of the Big Ten’s top coaches: Penn State’s James Franklin. According to Noles247, representatives of FSU have spoken to Franklin’s […]
Read MoreReport: Arkansas Coaching Candidate Is More Interested In Florida State
While there are a plethora of programs focusing on the remaining games on their schedule, Arkansas’ football program is conducting its coaching search for next season. Arkansas fired Chad Morris before he could finish his season year as the head coach. He finished with an abysmal with a 4-18 record. The Razorbacks reportedly have their […]
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