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January 2, 2025, 7:50 AM

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

End of the year: Here are the 10 memorable moments in FSU sports

FSU Football 2025 Roster Projection: State of the Seminoles on New Year's Day

Forget 2024, 3 major things to look forward to in 2025

FSU safety coach Evan Cooper says his unit will be known for their work ethic

FSU has No. 7 transfer portal class with 11 commits so far

FSU s transfer portal approach displays shift in player acquisition strategy

Seminoles adding substance over potential

Portal visits open back up, FSU hosting several transfers today

Ultra productive transfer linebacker in Tallahassee visited on New Year's Day

FSU looking to move quickly on transfer LB who visited Wednesday

Florida State's plan has peeked the interest of transfer RB that visits Wednesday

FSU Seminoles in great standing with transfer LB Marques Watson-Trent

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UP NEXT:

Alabama's new reality: The Kalen Deboer era will never match Nick Saban's run, and Tide fans must accept that

Which ReliaQuest Bowl performances previewed Alabama football 2025 season?

Alabama WR Jaren Hamilton plans to enter the transfer portal

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Noles Head to Blacksburg to Resume ACC Play on Thursday

Florida State faces Virginia Tech following Timpson s 27-point game

NIL suit's lawyer wants FSU's Leonard Hamilton to be held accountable

Florida State players suing Leonard Hamilton reveals deeper NIL issues throughout college sports

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Braden Fiske moves at a different speed

Rams rookie is becoming a Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite

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Clippers' Terance Mann: Remains out Thursday

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Clemson losing former 4-star defensive tackle recruit to the transfer portal

Gator Bowl by the numbers: Ole Miss vs. Duke

Why Louisville football punter Brady Hodges opted out of Sun Bowl vs Washington

Was the Hurricanes 2024 season successful? Ten takeaways from UM s season

Five things to know about Virginia Tech entering the Duke s Mayo Bowl vs. Gophers

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC Men's Basketball Scoreboard

Miami now 4-9. UNC loses again.

Second Half Comeback Pushes Boston College Men s Basketball Past Miami

Clemson men's basketball team stays undefeated in ACC play with win over Stanford

U of L begins 2025 on high note: Cards beat UNC for key ACC win, land top recruit

Louisville fends off multiple comeback bids by North Carolina

Louisville head basketball coach Pat Kelsey makes strong claim after Cardinals take down North Carolina

U of L is an NCAA Tournament team. Next few ACC games will prove it.

Kelsey lands Brown, 1st 5-star as Louisville coach

2025 PG Mikel Brown Jr. on signing with U of L basketball, Pat Kelsey

U of L guard is using NIL, type 1 diabetes diagnosis to help children

UNC Basketball Squad Approaches Rock Bottom at Louisville

Pitt Rallies to Beat Cal in ACC Men's Basketball

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Bowling in the future: Will the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and other similar games survive the CFP?

College football players, programs need to start signing contracts ASAP

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Paul Finebaum Waves the White Flag on SEC Program's College Football Playoff Argument

Florida football out in front for coveted blue-chip 2026 receiver

Sugar Bowl postponed after deadly truck attack

Taken to brink, Texas shows 'fight' in CFP thriller

Athletes react to Texas' win over Arizona State in CFP

Texas fans humorously greeted former Texas A&M HC Jimbo Fisher during Peach Bowl HOF induction

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Former FSU OC Signs Massive Extension With Arizona State Ahead Of CFP Game

'Wasn't our day': Ducks offer no excuses in defeat

Former FSU Football Coach Lands On-Field Job At UCF

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Men's College Basketball Scoreboard

LeBron James' younger son, Bryce James, commits to Arizona

What is Purdue basketball's path to a third straight Big Ten title?

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SPORTS IN THE COURTS:

FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes

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MISC NEWS:

Former Ryder Cup captain warns PGA Tour about increased prize payouts

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January 1, 2025, 7:50 AM

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

Will running back/athlete Jaylin Lucas make a difference for FSU in 2025?

Everything you could ever want to know about FSU's Top 10 Portal class (so far), and who's next

FSU football offseason tracker: Tracking all player movement Part IV

Recruiting exeprt predicts FSU to land North Carolina transfer LB

Former Florida State 2026 LB commit explains departure, still considering program

Incoming FSU Transfer Named As Player With National Breakout Potential

Recently offered WR planning to visit FSU in January

Florida State to host transfer DE on visit

Standout Georgia Southern Linebacker Transfer To Visit Florida State

FSU looking at linebacker in the portal

Top-100 Defender Schedules Official Visit To Florida State

The Seminoles aren't quite done with their high school recruiting class.

Three-star offensive line schedules return visit to FSU

4-star LB committed to Miami wants to visit FSU

Recruiting expert predicts FSU to land North Carolina transfer LB

Recently offered WR planning to visit FSU in January

Veteran Defensive Lineman Transfer From Coastal Carolina To Visit Florida State

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UP NEXT:

Michigan beat Alabama and college football fans made the same sarcastic SEC joke

Alabama football was a no-show in ReliaQuest Bowl loss to Michigan | Goodbread

The problem that doomed Alabama football against an underdog opponent, again

Alabama football's Kalen DeBoer explains why he stuck with Jalen Milroe in ReliaQuest Bowl

Will Alabama football find success in 2025 after 'tough' season? What Tide players think

Alabama's Captains Say Program Has 'Bright Future' Under Kalen DeBoer

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Breaking Down The NIL Lawsuit Against FSU Head Basketball Coach

Dan Lanning, Ryan Day react to players suing Leonard Hamilton over NIL promises

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OTHER FSU SPORTS:

Academic Success Paramount For Bond, Seminoles

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Former FSU rookie defensive back Renardo Green is balling for the 49ers

Renardo Green is showing why he belongs in the NFL.

Derwin James' great 2024 for Chargers proves just how badly Brandon Staley broke him

Rookie Jared Verse Continuing to Make a Positive Impact For Rams

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Year in review: Looking back at a roller-coaster 2024 in the ACC

Clemson should be primed for success in 2025 with return of key player

Clemson's passing offense should continue to elevate in 2025

Could Clemson s new transfer WR get another year of eligibility? Here s what we know

Louisville stops late two-point conversion to hold off Washington in 2024 Sun Bowl thriller

Brady Hodges blasts Louisville NIL collective while addressing bowl opt-out

Miami moves on from DC Lance Guidry: Is top ACC assistant already in their sights?

Miami HC Mario Cristobal makes statement on DC firing after late-season collapse

Who will the Hurricanes hire to replace Lance Guidry as their defensive coordinator?

Miami first to contact 2026 LB Izayia Williams after FSU decommitment

As soon as Tavares 2026 linebacker Izayia Williams announced his decommitment from Florida State in November, Miami was the first to reach out.

Urban Meyer Addresses Cam Ward s Controversial Bowl Game Decision

Syracuse DE Fadil Diggs declares for 2025 NFL Draft

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC Men's Basketball Scoreboard

Hand and Boston College host Miami (FL)

BC bids to upend Miami, spoil Bill Courtney's coaching debut

Cal kicks off inaugural ACC road trip at Pittsburgh

Maxime Raynaud, Stanford to test Clemson defense

Cooper Flagg puts on masterclass to lead No. 4 Duke past Virginia Tech

Duke basketball news: Why Cooper Flagg is a savant according to Jon Scheyer

Georgia Tech basketball ends 2024 with ACC win over visiting Notre Dame

ACC opportunity abounds as Louisville awaits North Carolina visit

North Carolina, Louisville seek quality win early in ACC slate

Pat Kelsey has Louisville basketball back on track. What will ACC play bring?

How did Notre Dame men's basketball fare in its first ACC road game of 24-25?

Early pit dooms Syracuse once again, falling 81-71 to Wake Forest

Virginia Fends Off NC State Down the Stretch

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Bowl roundup: PSU stops Boise State in CFP quarterfinal

Here Is Why The College Football Playoff Is Perfect The Way It Is.

What college football bowl games are on today? Schedule for CFP quarterfinal games on New Year s Day

College Football Playoff quarterfinal preview: Can we get a good game?

When is the college football national championship game? CFP dates to know

Alamo, Pop-Tarts Bowls Lead Widespread Spike in Non-CFP Bowl Game Ratings

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Texas Longhorns Release CFP Hype Video vs. Arizona State Sun Devils

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Jeanty falls short of record as dream season gets stuffed by Penn State defense in CFP loss

Despite loss, Spencer Danielson says Boise State proved worthy of CFP

Big 'O' Above Oregon's Campus Painted Red Ahead of Rose Bowl CFP Game vs. Ohio State

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Men's College Basketball Scoreboard

Dartmouth hoops players end attempt to unionize

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December 31, 2024, 10:51 AM

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

After productive HS career, FSU WR Jayvan Boggs could make immediate impact

FSU DL transfer named breakout candidate by 247Sports

UNC LB Lavallee, Tennessee DE Jenkins set to visit FSU this week

Florida State projected to land DB from Georgia

Top-100 Defender Schedules Official Visit To Florida State

FSU set to host West Virginia WR transfer

RPM Picks logged for Florida State to land linebacker target

Elite edge sets up multi-day visit with Florida State

Elite 2026 safety 'feels good' about FSU

College football transfer portal rankings: Which ACC team leads the conference?

1. Florida State

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UP NEXT:

A year after playing in CFP semifinal, No. 11 Alabama and Michigan meet again in ReliaQuest Bowl

How to watch Alabama vs. Michigan without cable

Alabama football players in transfer portal: Here's the full list of opt-outs for 2024 bowl game vs. Michigan

How old is Ryan Williams? What to know of Alabama freshman ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl vs Michigan

Michigan bowl game opt-outs: Which Wolverines are sitting out ReliaQuest Bowl vs Alabama?

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FSU BASKETBALL:

6 former Florida State players file lawsuit against coach Leonard Hamilton over NIL compensation

The plaintiffs allege Hamilton promised each of them $250K in NIL payments

6 former FSU players suing coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments

Florida State athletics releases statement on NIL lawsuit against Leonard Hamilton

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Former FSU RB Cam Akers seals the deal with reception over arch-rival Packers

Rams took a Fiske in the 2024 NFL Draft, so how's that working out?

Braden Fiske's Strong Rookie Season Help Lead Rams To Playoffs

Bills' Josh Allen on impressive Keon Coleman TD: 'That's why we drafted him'

Derwin James: Harbaugh Gave Chargers 'Culture,' Don't Need To 'Go Talk on Twitter'

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Darko Rajakovic Says Scottie Barnes Has Been Playing Through Ankle Soreness

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Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka sent clear eight-word Rory McIlroy message

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Boston College Football Lands Commitment From Brown Defensive Lineman Transfer

Clemson QB Cade Klubnik to return in 2025

Hurricanes book portal visit at need position. And UM s QB options and personnel notes

UNC Football: Bill Belichick Secures Commitment From Explosive Recruit

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Donald Hand Jr. earns ACC Player of Week honors, joining dad

This is your ship now : Bill Courtney takes over Hurricanes after rough start to men s basketball season

How to Watch: Miami Men's Basketball at Boston College

Jackson leads North Carolina against Louisville after 26-point game

Notre Dame visits Georgia Tech after Davis 24-point game

Leggett leads Pittsburgh against Cal after 23-point game

Saunders leads Virginia against NC State after 21-point game

Sallis leads Wake Forest against Syracuse after 26-point game

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Best College Football Bets Today for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals

Rose Bowl traditions axed because of new college football playoff format

Prominent College Football Bowl Game Draws Underwhelming Crowd on Monday

CFP Committee to Discuss Rule Changes for Seedings and Rankings in 2025

The 25 worst losses in college football history, including Baylor s 2024 entry at Colorado

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How close was South Carolina to CFP? One penalty vs LSU may have been difference

Historic College Football Program Goes 'All-in' on Landing Projected $1.2 Million Star

Texas' Arch Manning shoots down transfer rumors ahead of CFP game

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Kenny Dillingham makes Arizona State evolution to College Football Playoff team look easy

Mora: Other schools tampering with UConn players

Iowa State is a College Football Playoff contender next year after Pop-Tarts Bowl win

Former Florida State OC, Dothan native to take over as Jax State s receivers coach

Former Florida State wide receiver and offensive coordinator Lawrence Dawsey will take over as Jacksonville State s wide receivers coach, his agency announced on Monday.

Report card from Nebraska's Pinstripe Bowl victory

Al Golden isn t letting Miami define him. He s just what Notre Dame s Playoff run needed

Riley Leonard s passing game improvement key for Notre Dame in CFP quarterfinal against Georgia

OSU star Smith warns Ducks against playing man

What is the NCAA rushing record? Can Ashton Jeanty break Barry Sanders' mark vs Penn State?

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Men's College Basketball Scoreboard

Vols still top AP men's poll; UCLA rises 7 spots

How to watch top 25 college basketball games online and on TV on December 31

Holidays over, college basketball season resumes with a super Saturday of marquee games

Florida basketball stays at No. 5 in USA Today men's poll

Gonzaga plane ordered to stop to avoid collision

College Basketball Team's Plane Nearly Collides With Delta Jet Taking Off

Gonzaga continues plunge down AP Top 25

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December 30, 2024, 10:49 AM

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

3 players from last year that could make a difference in 2025 for FSU football

3 major wins for Noles during 2024 Early Winter Transfer Portal Window

Florida State freshman defensive lineman DD Holmes enters NCAA Transfer Portal

DD Holmes becomes sixth DE to enter portal as Seminoles reconfigure position group

FSU Football Getting GOOD NEWS in Portal w/ MORE Coming?

FSU football went heavy to beef up O-line in transfer portal. Here's why it'll improve

With a nod to Haggins, Knighton seeks to rebuild FSU DL with tough mindset

Tracking where every former FSU player has transferred

Best photos of FSU transfer Randy Pittman at UCF

Elite 2026 CB to visit FSU in January

Florida State Involved With Oregon Defensive Lineman Transfer

FSU is among the programs to have contacted Oregon defensive end transfer Jaeden Moore.

FSU will host Memphis transfer linebacker

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UP NEXT:

What do Alabama and Michigan have to gain (and lose) in the ReliaQuest Bowl?

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Cam Akers shows off his concentration with critical catch to secure MIN victory

Former MSU WR Keon Coleman makes incredible TD grab for Bills

Keon Coleman's high-point TD catch caps Josh Allen's heave

Former FSU DB had great game for Los Angeles Chargers

Jared Verse, Braden Fiske lead way in strong FSU class of NFL rookies

Former FSU DT Leads NFL Rookies In Sacks, Climbs LA Rams History Books

Former Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske is making a name for himself in the National Football League in his rookie season.

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Why Giants missed on Corbin Burnes and what Buster Posey s next move might be

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LIV Golf Frustrations, Brooks Koepka Reflects on Memorable Moments from a Major-Less Year

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Updated ACC Transfer Portal Rankings: Georgia Tech On Pace For One Of ACC's Top Classes

Four Clemson Tigers Scholarship Players Hit Transfer Portal as Window Closes

Points of Emphasis: Louisville vs. Washington

WHEW!!! Fans are letting the Miami Hurricanes football team have it on social media

Robert Griffin II defends Cam Ward s decision to sit second half of Miami s bowl game

Dave Doeren's 'embarrassed' take on ECU brawl with 8 ejections, bloodied ref

Now what? NC State football faces offseason reckoning, needs growth from young players

Grading Virginia Football's Transfer Portal Pickups So Far

Major ACC Program Loses 24 Players in First Transfer Portal Window

At the time of publication, VA Tech has had 24 players enter the first transfer portal window, according to On3 .

Former Alabama QB hired as OC at ACC school

On Saturday, former Alabama quarterback Rob Ezell was hired as Wake Forest s new offensive coordinator.

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC Men's Basketball Scoreboard

The five hardest (and easiest) games left on the Duke basketball schedule, per KenPom

UNC Basketball Starter Seth Trimble Sidelined With Injury

Notre Dame plays Georgia Tech following Davis 24-point outing

Niele Ivey, Olivia Miles reach milestones in No. 3 Notre Dame s win over Virginia

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Why College Football Playoff must move quarterfinals from bowls to campuses ASAP

Penn State's James Franklin says Nick Saban should be commish

College football has a problem and Penn State's James Franklin has the answer: Nick Saban

The top-five most down-bad college programs right now

1. Florida State

State of the Group of 5: The challenges facing smaller conferences

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Ex-FSU Offensive Coordinator Played Pivotal Role in Five-Star OL's Flip to LSU

The former Seminole commit said Alex Atkins was the sole reason he chose FSU in the first place.

Steve Sarkisian reveals Texas had a come to Jesus meeting on penalties after SEC Championship

Texas A&M lands NC St. transfer WR Concepcion

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Kenny Dillingham has turned Arizona State into a winning program overnight

Boise State's CFP motto: 'Please count us out'

Jim Mora contract extension sets a clear path forward for UConn football

Danny Kanell, Chipper Jones get into social media feud over Navy-Oklahoma result

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Men's College Basketball Scoreboard

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December 29, 2024, 7:50 AM

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

Norvell, Malzahn, Hand hoping to rekindle that Tulsa offensive magic at FSU

Seminoles offer Georgia Southern LB transfer Marques Watson-Trent

Seminoles set to host Utah State RB Rahsul Faison

FSU offers in-state, 4-star wide receiver

They recently expanded their board by offering four-star prospect Somourian Wingo, who is from Saint Augustine, Florida.

Florida State has reached out to Oregon edge transfer

Oregon transfer Jaeden Moore is looking for a new home and the Seminoles have been in contact.

Thoughts on FSU football offering legacy defensive back recruit on Christmas Day

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UP NEXT:

Postcard from Tampa: Alabama Football Visits Busch Gardens

ESPN predicts Michigan Football's chances to beat Alabama in ReliaQuest Bowl

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FSU BASKETBALL:

The Top FSU Basketball Players of All Time

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Former Florida State Star Progressing In Return From Injury For San Francisco 49ers

Former Florida State star linebacker Tatum Bethune is nearing the end of his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers' Renardo Green Named Top-5 'Lockdown' Corner in Week 16

Browns not making a kicking change despite season-long struggles

Jets' Jermaine Johnson gives positive update on injury rehab

Rams' Verse: rookie defensive stalwart and elite trash talker

WATCH: Jameis Winston literally wings it in his latest speech and it's deliciously good

Check out Scottie Barnes' surprising $165K car collection, with photos

Former Giants President Clears the Air on His Relationship With Buster Posey Before His Untimely Exit

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

ACCs Bowl Game Nightmare: 1-9 Record Fuels Embarrassment for Major NCAA Conference

Takeaways from another dismal day for ACC football

Blackshirts lead Nebraska to first winning season since 2016 as Huskers take down Boston College

Clemson defensive stars will 'run it back' as Tigers' 2025 roster comes into clearer view

Ole Miss, Duke set to arrive in Jacksonville to play in 80th Gator Bowl

Rocco Becht, Iowa State edge Miami in Pop-Tarts Bowl

Cam Ward sitting out the second half isn't the biggest sin. But it's a bad look for Miami

Miami star Xavier Restrepo, Sam Brown Jr. declare for the NFL draft; Hurricanes fight on sidelines

Miami football players fight on sideline during Pop-Tarts Bowl

UConn Football Finish Best Season in 17 Years With Fenway Bowl Upset Over UNC

Harris' big run gives ECU 26-21 win over NC State. Then brawl breaks out near end of Military Bowl

Brawl breaks out near end of Military Bowl with 1 bloodied ref, 8 players ejected

Pitt DB Declares for NFL Draft

Kyle McCord's 'crazy' take on setting ACC record in Syracuse's Holiday Bowl win

ACC Program To Hire Former Nick Saban Assistant as Offensive Coordinator

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC Men's Basketball Scoreboard

James leads No. 22 NC State against Clemson after 21-point game

Syracuse runs hot and cold from 3-point line in win over Bucknell

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

It s not a College Football Playoff flaw, it s just the year

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Georgia QB Carson Beck declares for NFL Draft: What's next for former Mandarin star?

Welcome to the hot seat, Brent Venables: Oklahoma coach at crossroads after bowl loss and second losing season

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Former FSU Tight End Transfers To Western Kentucky

Former Florida State tight end Jackson West has officially transferred to Western Kentucky, per his Instagram.

Bruins Unable to Add to Defensive Transfer Haul With Standout DL From ACC

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Men's College Basketball Scoreboard

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December 28, 2024, 7:50 AM

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

Where FSU's transfer class ranks after Luke Petitbon's commitment

Analyzing the Seminoles' football transfer portal class from 2024 to 2025

Tennessee Defensive Lineman Transfer To Visit Florida State

Tennessee transfer DL Jayson Jenkins sets visit to Florida State

Seminoles named dream school by DB Antonio Cromartie Jr

FSU working to host transfer running back on visit

Florida State football is working to host a massive running back transfer on campus

Florida State leads for four-star RB Amari Clemons entering the new year

Three-star OT committed to Syracuse has FSU in his top three

2027 QB target has confidence Gus Malzahn can fix FSU's offense

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UP NEXT:

How Nikhai Hill-Green can help Alabama football s defense in 2025

Why Kane Wommack thinks Cam Calhoun will be successful for Alabama football

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FSU BASKETBALL:

Diving into Daquan Davis as new starter for FSU

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FSU BASEBALL:

Seminoles add top-100 2026 commitment from Jesuit Tampa pipeline

Link Jarrett and his staff earn a key 2026 commitment from a prospect who also visited Florida, Clemson, and Mississippi State.

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Brian Burns hasn t escaped his dreadful history of losing with Giants

Don't expect Dustin Hopkins to kick again in 2024

Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Keeping kicking job another week

Will McDonald IV sees crazy Jets future with Jermaine Johnson after falling short of sacks goal

Chargers target Asante Samuel Jr. replacement in free agency projections

Browns' Jameis Winston: Listed questionable for Week 17

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Pistons' Malik Beasley: Delivers 22 points from bench

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Two Boston College Football Starters Will Miss 2024 Pinstripe Bowl

College football analyst believes Clemson can be 'special' in 2025

Who stays? Who goes? Analyzing Clemson football s roster outlook for 2025

Hauser Uses NIL to Make Generous Donation to Help Carolinas

Top schools update with Florida 4-star 2026 OL Grant Wise

Clemson visit in the works for Florida 4-Star OL Grant Wise

Vanderbilt defeats Georgia Tech 35-27, wins 18th Birmingham Bowl

Left out of the playoff, Miami and Iowa State have something still to play for in Pop-Tarts Bowl-

Belichick won't attend UNC-UConn Fenway Bowl

NC State and East Carolina meet in next season s opener. But first, the Military Bowl

Pittsburgh Receives Bad News After Bowl Game Loss

Badgers WR C.J. Williams is transferring to Stanford

Cuse's McCord tops Watson ACC mark in bowl win

Syracuse football 2025 schedule: Who does SU face next season?

McCord throws for five touchdowns in Syracuse s 52-35 Holiday Bowl win over Washington State

3 takeaways from Syracuse s explosive Holiday Bowl win over Washington State

Former MSU Football DC officially hired by ACC school for same role

Hazelton was officially hired by Wake Forest

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ACC BASKETBALL:

Louisville looking for another 3-point flurry vs. EKU

Hurricanes Mario Cristobal says retiring basketball coach Jim Larra aga is iconic

No. 22 NC State faces Clemson after James' 21-point performance

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Here are the top college football media storylines from 2024

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Former Florida State running back shows out in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Rodney Hill is balling out in the bowl game.

Former FSU WR to visit SEC program

The Texas A&M Aggies have emerged as a major contender.

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Former Miami assistant coach Frank Ponce set to join FIU coaching staff

Notre Dame prepare for backup Georgia QB without sack leader Rylie Mills

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Men's College Basketball Scoreboard

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MISC COLLEGE NEWS:

24 of the best moments from college and amateur golf in 2024

Is Clanton the future?/Woad's reign___________________________________________

December 27, 2024, 7:50 AM

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
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FSU FOOTBALL:

Why Mike Norvell wasn't broken and has FSU in better shape than you thought

FSU football set for a big year according to 4-star OT Johnnie Jones

'Fans have long memories': FSU boosters, supporters try to adapt to new era of football

FSU-ACC dueling lawsuits are a year old. Here s what you ve missed and what you haven t

Wake Forest offensive lineman Luke Petitbon commits to, signs with FSU

Mike Norvell On FSU's Addition Of OL Luke Petitbon: 'He Brings Grit And Toughness With His Style Of Play'

Making of a monster? FSU has overhauled its offensive line in a matter of days, adding size and experience

New Florida State offensive line coach Herb Hand said that the Seminoles were building a monster.

FSU adds another player in portal, has signed 10 total during winter transfer window

2026 Syracuse OL commit Javeion Cooper recaps FSU unofficial visit

FSU deemed program to keep an eye on for elite in-state 2026 edge

Florida State Football Offers Legacy 2025 Defensive Back Antonio Cromartie Jr.

Top local RB target reveals FSU is his top school after weekend visit

Florida State expected to host former UCF offensive line commit

Noles News: 2 days left in winter transfer portal window

FSU football offseason tracker: Tracking all player movement Part IV

Best photos of FSU transfer Thomas Castellanos at Boston College

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UP NEXT:

Alabama football roster reset: What have the Tide lost, what needs have to be filled?

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:

Dustin Hopkins 'working through' issues, but Bubba Ventrone said Andre Szmyt an 'option'

Jared Verse overtook Quinyon Mitchell as the heavy favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year

Jameis Winston: the unstoppable combo of football talent and Popeyes passion!

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Scottie Barnes inconsistent but impressive performance not enough to boost Raptors

New Nike Book 1 pairs receive spotlight from Devin Vassell and Devin Booker on Christmas Day

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:

Seven ACC teams in bowl play this weekend

Cal QB Fernando Mendoza to Indiana

Dabo Swinney doesn t need to go all-in on the transfer portal, but he couldn t ignore it any longer

Dabo Swinney just saw the lead Clemson should follow in the transfer portal

Clemson DE AJ Hoffler plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal

Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt Prediction: Yellow Jackets, Commodores Set for Intriguing Battle in Birmingham Bowl

Miami reveals uniform combo for Pop-Tarts Bowl game against Iowa State

Bill Belichick UNC transfer portal tracker: Updated list of players joining 2025 North Carolina football roster

Toledo outlasts Pittsburgh in bowl-record six OTs

ACC Team Hits Rare Unfortunate Low After Bowl Game Loss on Thursday

Coach Brown at the Holiday Bowl: Talks NIL, rosters, and how he dreads an eggnog bath

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ACC BASKETBALL:

ACC men's basketball power rankings: Duke, Pitt continue to lead the way

9. Florida State

The Worst Three Point Shooting Teams Lately In The ACC

Flagg named ACC Rookie of the Week for a fourth time

"College not really benefitting them" - Jeff Teague calls Duke a waste of time for Cooper Flagg

"The one loss I'll never forget" - Luol Deng reflects on Duke's Final Four heartbreak

Louisville's Reyne Smith Earns ACC Co-Player of the Week Honors

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Jim Larranaga stepping down at Miami: Hurricanes coach leaving post amiiiid 4-8 start to season, per reports

NIL Drives Miami Hurricanes Legend Jay Larranaga To Resign From Coaching Position

Jim Larranaga admits he started considering retirement with introduction of NIL

Miami's Jim Larra aga retires, cites chaos of NIL and transfer portal era

'Exhausted' Larranaga steps down as Miami coach

Longtime college basketball coach steps down mid-season: 'It's become professional.'

Jim Larranaga Identifies Key Moment After Miami Final Four Run That Led to Retirement

High-profile ACC basketball coach latest to retire: You re talking to people that expect a million dollars for playing college basketball.

Tributes pour in as Miami head coach Jim Larranaga steps down

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips releases statement on retirement of Miami coach Jim Larranaga

Why did Jim Larran aga decide to retire from Miami mid-season?

Mounting losses, Jim Larra aga s exit further cloud ACC basketball s future

Jim Larra aga's Miami exit continues startling trend for ACC basketball

Insight, perspective on Larranaga from broadcaster who knew him best. And football notes

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UNC Basketball Slides Near Bubble in Updated Bracketology

A battle of big men; plus 4 more things to know about Syracuse basketball vs. Bucknell

After going 0-3, how bad is Syracuse s record in New York City in recent years? (Mike s Mailbox)

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS
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OTHER FOOTBALL:

Why each of the 8 Playoff teams remaining can and can t win the national title

Analysis: College Football Playoff coverage has become a race to the hottest take

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Florida Gators recruiting is back on track due to dominance in one key area

On3 calls LSU football an early transfer portal winner

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Finding any animosity? Peach Bowl coaches Dillingham, Sarkisian take a different approach

Deion Sanders Had 3-Word Message For Travis Hunter Amid Girlfriend Drama

Isiah Thomas hits Deion Sanders with unique GOAT praise

Riley Mills injury: Notre Dame's leader in sacks, sidelined for rest of college fo-otball playoff

Brent Venables excited about QB John Mateer joining OU football: 'He'll make us better'

UCF football lands ex-Syracuse safety in big transfer portal move

Utah experiences transfer portal battleground with tampering and pay-for-play

Teddy Bridgewater coming out of retirement to join Lions after coaching HS team to state title

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OTHER BASKETBALL:

Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl Slams NIL on Fox News 'We Are Teaching Kids To Flee'

Bruce Pearl Slams $389 Million NIL Model as Auburn HC Goes on a Public Outburst Over Worrying Graduation Rates

Why Illinois Basketball Is Strangely Sinking in KenPom Rankings

Anthony Leal showed positive impact of NIL. Now, he has an idea how to help others.

His dad s illness drew Andrew Wiggins away from basketball. Now the Warrior is rediscovering his joy

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MISC COLLEGE NEWS:

When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports

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The End