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4 days ago | chopchat.com | Braulio Perez

Alabama fans are up in arms over this. The calendar may read June, but Florida State football fans everywhere can't wait for late August to get here. In a little over two months, the Seminoles will take on Alabama in what should be a thrilling Week 1 matchup. Leave it to Thomas Castellanos to spice things up a bit. The veteran quarterback is getting ready to make his debut for Mike Norvell and he's fired up to put on a show with the rest of the country watching.

5 days ago | chopchat.com | Taylor Devers

Like father, like son... QB JADEN O'NEAL COMMITTED Florida State football started the day off by securing the commitment of Class of 2026 unranked interior offensive lineman Luke Francis from Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida (originally from England). However, with Francis being an unranked prospect right now, the fan base wouldn't be too thrilled with the take, even though I believe he will be a high three-star prospect in due time.

5 days ago | chopchat.com | Taylor Devers

FSU finally got its quarterback for the 2026 cycle in four-star Jaden O'Neal. FINALLY!Florida State football recruiting has been red-hot lately in the 2026 cycle, where they grabbed four-star wide receiver Brandon Bennett, four-star defensive end James Carrington, four-star defensive tackle Tico Crittendon, three-star defensive tackle Wihtlley Cadeau, and three-star linebacker Noah LaVallee in June.

5 days ago | chopchat.com | Taylor Devers

Four-star offensive lineman could make his decision soon. MORE GOOD NEWS ON THE OFFENSIVE LINEFlorida State secured a commitment from Class of 2026 unranked offensive lineman Luke Francis from Coral Gables Senior High School in Florida to its class. The trench monster is originally from England. The Seminoles currently have the 23rd-best recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

5 days ago | chopchat.com | Taylor Devers

Florida State football could get another member of the trenches for its 2026 recruiting class soon. FSU RECRUITING CONTINUES ITS HOT STREAKFlorida State's recruiting class in the 2026 cycle has been getting many updates this summer as the coaching staff has hosted several highly-touted prospects for official visits. The Seminoles rank as the 22nd-best recruiting class, according to 247Sports Composite. However, the number could change if a couple of recruitments go their way.