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Florida State at LouisvilleFRI OCT 9 · 7:00 PM ET · L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
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Josh On Florida State
“Florida State will be awful the rest of the year. You put Bama, you put Kaylin Debor, you put Kane Wack across the field and it's like they start glowing red.”
“Jump ball magic is something you can't consistently win with because there's two sides to the coin.”
“You don't become a star against Florida State.”
“I certainly think if things were to go wrong for Clemson this weekend, the aftermath of that would be 10 times worse than Norll losing like 38-6 to Alabama.”
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SAT AUG 29
vs New Mexico State
vs New Mexico StateMON SEP 7
vs SMU
vs SMUSAT SEP 19
at Alabama
at AlabamaSAT SEP 26CENvs Central Arkansas
SAT OCT 3
vs Virginia
vs VirginiaFRI OCT 9at Louisville
at LouisvilleSAT OCT 17
at Miami
at MiamiSAT OCT 31
vs Clemson
vs ClemsonSAT NOV 7
at Boston College
at Boston CollegeFRI NOV 13
at Pittsburgh
at PittsburghSAT NOV 21
vs NC State
vs NC StateFRI NOV 27
vs Florida
vs FloridaSchedule & results via CollegeFootballData · scores flow in live on gamedays
2026 Roster — 109 Players
Offense (51)
| PLAYER | POS | HT/WT | CLASS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| André Otto | OL | 6-5 / 318 | JR | Key West, FL |
| Bradyn Welch-Joiner | OL | 6-2 / 327 | JR | Anniston, AL |
| Chastan Brown | OL | 6-8 / 300 | FR | Warner Robins, GA |
| Chavez Thompson | OL | 6-1 / 318 | FR | Cocoa, FL |
| Chimdia Nwaiwu | OL | 6-5 / 307 | JR | Coppell, TX |
| Donald Akhibi | OL | 6-7 / 260 | FR | Douglasville, GA |
| Jakobe Green | OL | 6-3 / 315 | FR | Quincy, FL |
| Jayden Todd | OL | 6-6 / 303 | SO | Dublin, GA |
| Jonathan Daniels | OL | 6-4 / 321 | SO | Pensacola, FL |
| Luke Francis Jr. | OL | 6-5 / 349 | FR | Croydon |
| Mike Ionata | OL | 6-6 / 308 | FR | East Lake, FL |
| Nate Pabst | OL | 6-7 / 315 | SR | Springdale, OH |
| Nikau Hepi | OL | 6-7 / 379 | FR | Auckland |
| Paul Bowling | OL | 6-3 / 305 | SO | Marietta, GA |
| Sean Poret | OL | 6-5 / 296 | FR | Sandy Springs, GA |
| Steven Moore | OL | 6-5 / 327 | JR | Memphis, TN |
| Steven Pickard | OL | 6-5 / 335 | FR | Charleston, SC |
| Xavier Chaplin | OL | 6-8 / 346 | SR | Beaufort, SC |
| Ashton Daniels | QB | 6-2 / 225 | SR | Buford, GA |
| Dean DeNobile | QB | 6-2 / 203 | SR | Upper Saddle River, NJ |
| Jaden O'Neal | QB | 6-3 / 231 | FR | Long Beach, CA |
| Kevin Sperry | QB | 6-1 / 210 | FR | Denton, TX |
| Malachi Marshall | QB | 6-2 / 168 | JR | Charlotte, NC |
| Michael Grant | QB | 6-3 / 216 | JR | Tallahassee, FL |
| Amari Thomas | RB | 5-11 / 210 | FR | Marianna, FL |
| Gemari Sands | RB | 5-11 / 208 | JR | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Ousmane Kromah | RB | 6-1 / 216 | SO | Leesburg, GA |
| Quintrevion Wisner | RB | 6-0 / 203 | SR | Mexia, TX |
| Samuel Singleton Jr. | RB | 5-11 / 205 | JR | Charleston, SC |
| Zay Parks | RB | 5-11 / 204 | SO | Crestview, FL |
| Chase Loftin | TE | 6-6 / 235 | FR | Omaha, NE |
| Corbyn Fordham | TE | 6-4 / 235 | FR | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL |
| Desirrio Riles | TE | 6-3 / 235 | SR | Jacksonville, FL |
| Drew Hardwick | TE | 6-5 / 224 | FR | Milton, GA |
| Gavin Markey | TE | 6-1 / 234 | FR | Athens, GA |
| Greyson Labiad | TE | 6-3 / 249 | SR | Celebration, FL |
| Landen Thomas | TE | 6-4 / 234 | JR | Moultrie, GA |
| Xavier Tiller | TE | 6-5 / 239 | FR | Atlanta, GA |
| Brandon Bennett | WR | 6-0 / 180 | FR | Miramar, FL |
| Darryon Williams | WR | 6-0 / 183 | FR | Tampa, FL |
| Devin Carter | WR | 6-1 / 176 | FR | Atlanta, GA |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 6-6 / 230 | SR | Phoenix, AZ |
| EJ White | WR | 6-2 / 171 | FR | Vero Beach, FL |
| Jasen Lopez | WR | 6-0 / 182 | FR | Hollywood, FL |
| Jayvan Boggs | WR | 6-1 / 209 | SO | Cocoa, FL |
| Jonah Winston | WR | 5-9 / 171 | FR | Birmingham, AL |
| Keenen Jeune | WR | 6-0 / 195 | FR | Tallahassee, FL |
| Micahi Danzy | WR | 6-1 / 194 | SO | Tallahassee, FL |
| Tae'Shaun Gelsey | WR | 6-4 / 227 | FR | Jacksonville, FL |
| Teriq Mallory | WR | 6-5 / 215 | FR | New Haven, CT |
| Tony Bland | WR | 6-0 / 193 | FR | Tampa, FL |
Defense (51)
| PLAYER | POS | HT/WT | CLASS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Cromartie Jr. | DB | 6-0 / 190 | FR | Atlanta, GA |
| Ashlynd Barker | DB | 6-3 / 217 | SR | Columbus, GA |
| Charles Lester III | DB | 6-1 / 195 | SO | Sarasota, FL |
| Chuck Kennon | DB | 6-2 / 186 | FR | Bradenton, FL |
| CJ Richard Jr. | DB | 6-1 / 200 | SO | Houston, TX |
| Darin Townsend | DB | 6-0 / 155 | FR | Clearwater, FL |
| Donny Hiebert | DB | 6-2 / 201 | SR | Gainesville, FL |
| Ja'Bril Rawls | DB | 6-1 / 178 | JR | Pensacola, FL |
| Jamari Howard | DB | 6-2 / 190 | SO | Miami, FL |
| Jarvis Boatwright Jr. | DB | 6-1 / 197 | SO | Clearwater, FL |
| Jordan Crutchfield | DB | 6-3 / 218 | FR | Fort Pierce, FL |
| K.J. Kirkland | DB | 6-1 / 209 | JR | Jacksonville, FL |
| Karson Hobbs | DB | 6-1 / 189 | JR | Cincinnati, OH |
| Ma'Khi Jones | DB | 5-11 / 195 | SO | Newark, NJ |
| Max Redmon | DB | 6-1 / 196 | FR | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Nehemiah Chandler | DB | 6-1 / 183 | SO | Jacksonville, FL |
| Quindarrius Jones | DB | 6-2 / 187 | SR | Meridian, MS |
| Ricky Knight III | DB | 6-0 / 184 | SO | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Tre Bell III | DB | 5-11 / 199 | FR | Opa Locka, FL |
| Zae Thomas | DB | 6-3 / 207 | FR | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Cam Brooks | DL | 6-4 / 243 | FR | Thomasville, GA |
| Christian Collins-Murray | DL | 6-3 / 224 | FR | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Daniel Lyons | DL | 6-4 / 292 | SR | Miami, FL |
| Darryll Desir | DL | 6-5 / 259 | SO | Miami, FL |
| Deamontae Diggs | DL | 6-5 / 272 | SR | Mckeesport, PA |
| Deante McCray | DL | 6-4 / 291 | SR | Jacksonville, FL |
| Earnest Rankins | DL | 6-4 / 274 | FR | Atlanta, GA |
| Franklin Whitley | DL | 6-6 / 282 | FR | Greenville, SC |
| Jaemin Pinckney | DL | 6-5 / 222 | FR | Ridgeville, SC |
| Jalen Anderson | DL | 6-2 / 242 | JR | Slidell, LA |
| Jordan Sanders | DL | 6-4 / 310 | SR | Inglewood, CA |
| Judah Daniels | DL | 6-3 / 272 | FR | Lehigh Acres, FL |
| Kevin Wynn | DL | 6-2 / 317 | FR | Greensboro, GA |
| Mandrell Desir | DL | 6-4 / 270 | SO | Miami, FL |
| Rylan Kennedy | DL | 6-3 / 251 | SR | Mansfield, TX |
| Tylon Lee | DL | 6-4 / 271 | FR | Pace, FL |
| Wihtlley Cadeau | DL | 6-5 / 284 | FR | Atlanta, GA |
| AJ Cottrill | LB | 6-0 / 229 | SR | Tampa, FL |
| Blake Nichelson | LB | 6-3 / 222 | SR | Ripon, CA |
| Brandon Torres | LB | 6-1 / 232 | JR | Naples, FL |
| Caleb LaVallee | LB | 6-1 / 225 | JR | Marietta, GA |
| Chris Jones | LB | 6-1 / 231 | JR | Byram, MS |
| Chris Thomas | LB | 6-2 / 230 | JR | Southaven, MS |
| Daylen Green | LB | 6-1 / 213 | FR | Bainbridge, GA |
| Ethan Pritchard | LB | 6-2 / 224 | FR | Sanford, FL |
| Izayia Williams | LB | 6-2 / 226 | FR | Tavares, FL |
| Karon Maycock | LB | 6-1 / 220 | FR | Miami, FL |
| Mikai Gbayor | LB | 6-2 / 222 | SR | Irvington, NJ |
| Noah LaVallee | LB | 6-2 / 227 | FR | Marietta, GA |
| Omar Graham Jr. | LB | 6-1 / 234 | SR | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| Trent Rogers | LB | 6-3 / 216 | FR | Havana, FL |
Specialists & More (7)
| PLAYER | POS | HT/WT | CLASS | HOMETOWN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Nocco | LS | 6-2 / 210 | FR | Tampa, FL |
| Caleb Bowers | LS | 6-1 / 237 | SR | Whitefish Bay, WI |
| Carter Jula | P | 6-1 / 205 | SO | Sarasota, FL |
| Daniel Hughes | P | 6-5 / 219 | JR | Melbourne, VIC |
| Ethan Post | P | 6-3 / 230 | FR | Rochester, MN |
| Conor McAneney | PK | 6-3 / 213 | SO | Plumbridge |
| Gabe Panikowski | PK | 5-9 / 206 | SR | San Diego, CA |
Roster via CollegeFootballData · updated daily · depth charts arrive when programs publish them
Transfer Portal — 2026 Cycle
Additions (12)
Xavier Chaplin · OT · ★★★★ from Auburn
Mikai Gbayor · LB · ★★★★ from North Carolina
Quintrevion Wisner · RB · ★★★★ from Texas
Dean DeNobile · QB · ★★★ from Lafayette
Nehemiah Chandler · CB · ★★★ from South Alabama
Nate Pabst · OT · ★★★ from Bowling Green
Jordan Sanders · DL · ★★★ from Texas State
Chris Jones · LB · ★★★ from Southern Miss
CJ Richard Jr. · S · ★★★ from Illinois State
Ma'Khi Jones · S · ★★★ from Duke
Rylan Kennedy · EDGE · ★★★ from Texas A&M
Gemari Sands · RB · ★★★ from Florida Atlantic
Departures (12)
Ashlynd Barker · S · ★★★★ uncommitted
Lawayne McCoy · WR · ★★★★ to Louisville
Ja'Bril Rawls · CB · ★★★★ uncommitted
Kevin Wynn · DL · ★★★★ uncommitted
Mandrell Desir · EDGE · ★★★★ uncommitted
Darryll Desir · EDGE · ★★★★ uncommitted
Edwin Joseph · S · ★★★★ to Ole Miss
Omar Graham Jr. · LB · ★★★★ uncommitted
Earl Little Jr. · S · ★★★★ to Ohio State
Ja'Elyne Matthews · OT · ★★★ to Mississippi State
Manasse Itete · IOL · ★★★ to Arkansas State
Josh Raymond · IOL · ★★★ to Georgia Southern
Portal entries via CollegeFootballData · updated through the cycle
Recruiting
2026 class: No. 16 nationally (251.5 pts). The 2027 board populates when services publish it.
Class ranks via 247Sports Composite (through CollegeFootballData)
In the Rankings
Outside the national top 25 on every published board — for now.
The citizens' own board — the JP Poll — is open for ballots now; the first Top 25 reveals Tuesday Sep 1. Cast your ballot →
National polls via the live wire