Florida State had more inches of snow than wins this season!” Such headlines became a perpetual horror point in every FSU fan's head. The post Big Crisis Awaits Mike Norvell & FSU After Latest Intel Confirms Brian Kelly’s Sneaky Tactics in Hiring Alex Atkins appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Earlier this week, head coach Mike Norvell made his way through the Sunshine State to meet with a plethora of recruits. Two of the notable stops were Norvell checking in with a pair of Florida State pledges, four-star safety Darryl Bell III and three-star safety Tedarius Hughes.

Florida State's 2026 recruiting class took a hit earlier this week when four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel backed off his pledge to the program. Suddenly, the Seminoles are back in the market and they've already extended a trio of new offers at the position.

"2-10 in year in year 5 is a capital offense." Nothing seems to be going well for Mike Norvell. The post Mike Norvell in Danger of Losing His Biggest Believer as Another Crushing Blow Adds to FSU’s Looming Doubts appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Florida State was recruiting linebacker Caleb LaVallee before he signed with North Carolina, hosting him for a pair of visits where he was joined by his parents and younger brother, Noah. Flash forward to 2025 and Caleb has transferred to Tallahassee to continue his college career while Noah is a rising senior who is picking up interest from P4 programs.

Florida State made a nice addition to its 2026 recruiting class earlier this week after netting a commitment from four-star running back Amari Clemons. With that being said, the Seminoles are still continuing to look for a running mate to add alongside Clemons in the backfield.

Ionata is the son of former FSU offensive lineman Joey Ionata, who played for the Seminoles from 1984-88. Ionata was a full-time starter during his final two years with the program and was an AP All-American honorable mention in 1988. The younger Ionata also has an older brother, Joseph Ionata, who signed with Alabama in 2023.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell spoke to the voice of the Seminoles, Jeff Culhane, during the Seminole Boosters "Vision of Excellence" program. During their conversation, Norvell provided insight into his working relationship with FSU Athletic Director and Vice President,

FSU may be the favorite for four-star offensive tackle Chastan Brown as he enters the final stages of his recruitment. Head coach Mike Norvell dropped in on Brown on Monday ahead of his visit to Tallahassee later this month. The blue-chip prospect has been showing the Seminoles a lot of love over the last few weeks.

Florida State's coaching staff is staying busy on the road. The Seminoles have been traveling all over the country to meet with prospects and extend new scholarship offers. Head coach Mike Norvell and defensive coordinator Tony White made their way through the Sunshine State on Wednesday.

Quarterback Thomas Castellanos and the Seminoles seem to be a perfect pairing -- both looking for fresh starts after disappointing seasons.

It's also worth noting that Atkins played a big role in the recruitment of five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, who flipped from Florida State to LSU during the Early Signing Period. Now, he'll get to coach the blue-chip prospect in Baton Rouge.