Florida State vs. California - September 21, 2024

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FinalSep 21

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Teams

Golden Bears logo, Golden Bears 3-1, 1ST 0, 2ND 6, 3RD 3, 4TH 0, TOT 9

Seminoles logo, Seminoles 1-3, 1ST 7, 2ND 0, 3RD 0, 4TH 7, TOT 14

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10:21[4th & 2 @ FSU 7] R.Coe 25 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-D.Bird, Holder-L.Wilson.

7:47R.Fitzgerald extra point is good.

7:59[2nd & Goal @ CAL 2] L.Toafili rushed for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

SportsCenter

A 47-year-old father of three playing college football 🤯 Justin Buzzard joins SportsCenter to share his journey of chasing his dream 🙌

Trace Travers

Notable piece of Mass that I liked from Beefs: OCs need to run stuff that's working into the ground. The last time Cal played UCLA, they ran the same run play (Y-motion into an inside zone, I think it's a wind, I could be wrong) over and over and over again.

Tony Kransinski

Mass is live -- UCLA Prep. https://t.co/DZkQgA8UCr

Cal Football

Inside Cal Football: The Silver Report 🎙️ Saturday is shaping up for a great atmosphere as we open the season against UCLA. #GoBears

Warchant.com

4-star Georgia QB Chandler Dyson plans to visit FSU for Monday night game against SMU. Our @LaserreMatt has more: https://t.co/vD3mysYg3r

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A top 2028 QB tells our @LaserreMatt that he will be at #FSU Monday for their conference opener: https://t.co/ZkRg0A6JG9

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“Sam time is here”: Samuel Singleton Jr.’s patience paying off for Florida StateTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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FSU vs. SMU: How to watch, streamTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Florida State breaking The CW's sports broadcast record proves the brand is still strongAfter a past lawsuit against the ACC, Florida State continues to profit off of the success of the brand

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Cal Counting on Transfer Adam Mohammed To Boost Run GameThe story behind Adam Mohammed’s transfer from Washington to Cal last January remains something of a mystery. “Wanted a fresh, new start,” was about the extent

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Mike Norvell continues offensive line evaluations despite looming SMU battleFlorida State does not have a real solution to the offensive line problems, and time is starting to run out.

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FSU vs. New Mexico State was most-watched sports broadcast in history of The CWTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Florida State's tight end mistake will keep compounding its offense's primary problemDesirio Riles and Landen Thomas don't give FSU the answer it needs on offense.

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Why Christopher Vizzina Wouldn't Change His Journey to Clemson Starting QB JobIn January 2023, Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina was a mid-year enrollee practicing with the team, learning behind new starter Cade Klubnik. Fast forwa

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Cal's Projected Depth Chart for Opener Against UCLACal did not release a depth chart for its opener on Saturday night against UCLA, so we made an educated guess as to how the depth chart will look. The offensive

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Florida State vs No. 19 SMU Week 1: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and moreFlorida State needs to look much sharper to pull of a home upset in Week 1.

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Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predicting Oregon-Boise St., Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

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National Title Betting Locks 🔒Expert futures picks for who could take home the natty 📲

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Cal vs. UCLA at Memorial Stadium Restores the Joe Roth Memorial GameThe Joe Roth Memorial Game, held every year at Cal from 1977 through 2023, makes its return to Memorial Stadium on Saturday night when the Bears open their seas

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Just 6,000 Tickets Remain for Cal Opener vs. UCLAA week after USC and Stanford reported uninspiring crowd counts for their season-opening games at home, Cal is expecting to do much better on Saturday against U

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Ex-Cal Players' NFL Moves, Including Ashtyn Davis' Return to 49ersA number of former Cal players who were released or waived from NFL rosters on Sunday have made alternative moves. Most joined practice squads for the teams tha

CFB's Next Superstar QB? 📈

Why you need to know Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

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Mike Norvell provides an injury update on the secondary following an ugly startSome went right but a lot went wrong in the Week 0 match-up between Florida State and New Mexico State for both teams. Florida State returned to play after an a

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CFB Quarterback Rankings 📊Stacking up the nation's top 20 QBs before Week 1 📲

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Cal QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele: A Cautionary TaleAre the expectations for Cal quarterback Jaron-Keawe unreasonable? All the evidence suggests he will take the next step to stardom as a sophomore this season.

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Jon Sumrall gave Florida State plenty of much-needed motivation ahead of the November showdownWeek 0 has officially come and gone for all college football programs but the lingering effects of the week can still be felt. Florida State walked through a 34

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Florida State Seminoles news roundup: Singleton’s unique recognition, brave face coordinators, and moreRenegade's Roundup: Some FSU news you may have missed and some that's worth another look.

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FSU not dominating New Mexico State results in missed opportunity for Seminoles’ depthTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Grading Ashton Daniels' uncomfortably familiar Week 0 performance in FSU debutAshton Daniels didn't make the leap Florida State needed this offseason.

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UCLA Coach Bob Chesney Lavishes Praise on Cal QB Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleNew UCLA head coach Bob Chesney on Monday gave his first press conference about facing Cal in both teams' opener in Berkeley on Saturday night, and, as you woul

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Jalen Anderson could be a bright spot for Florida State as the rest of the D-line underwhelmsThe Florida State Seminoles are 1-0 after defeating New Mexico State 34-17, but their Week 0 performance wasn't inspiring. Instead, it left fans far less confid

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Ethan Pritchard leads FSU out onto field, continues to showcase unconquered spiritTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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ACC Analyst Rates Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele No. 1 Returning QB in FBSMax Browne says he spent 200 to 300 hours this summer evaluating the top returning quarterbacks in college football. The best of them plays at Cal, he said. “Th

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Tony White’s explanation for Kevin Wynn’s limited usage keeps breakout hopes aliveAfter playing 8 snaps in Week 0, there still may be a path to Kevin Wynn having a major impact.

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CFB Playoff Predictions 🔮Projecting the CFP bracket before Week 1 kicks off 📲

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ACC power rankings after Week 0 have Florida State’s path looking even tougherFlorida State has missed a bowl game in each of its last two seasons, and its path back to one could be even tougher after Virginia's stellar Week 0.

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3 key stats from FSU’s win over New Mexico StateTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Updated Week 1 odds vs SMU show the immediate impact of Florida State’s Week 0 strugglesThe betting line isn't moving in a good direction for FSU.

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ACC power rankings after Week 0 made Florida State’s path looking even tougherFlorida State has missed a bowl game in each of its last two seasons, and its path back to one could be even tougher after Virginia's stellar Week 0.

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Jacob De Jesus, Brent Austin, Ashtyn Davis Among Ex-Cal Players Released in NFL CutdownA number of former Cal players made it all the way to the final cutdown day on Sunday. A few borderline ex-Golden Bears made their teams' rosters, but none of t

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Cal, UCLA Will See Similarities & Differences When They CollideThe Athletic this week pegged one team from each of the Power 4 conferences that will greatly exceed expectations, emerging as “bandwagon” teams that fans can g

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How Cal's 2026 Opponents Fared on SaturdayCal will not play its first 2026 football game until this coming Saturday, when it hosts UCLA in a night game, but four teams that the Golden Bears will face th

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3 winners and 4 losers from Florida State’s uninspiring Week 0 win vs. New Mexico StateFlorida State's uninspiring Week 0 win had more bad than good.

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“Some good and bad showed up:” Mike Norvell talks FSU’s win over New Mexico StateTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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There’s no reason to expect the Ashton Daniels improvements Mike Norvell is asking forMore often than not, a fifth-year senior with 23 career starts is who he is.

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Mike Norvell’s end at Florida State feels imminent unless something drastically changesMike Norvell did nothing to cool off the hottest seat in college football even with a Week 0 win.

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FSU 17, New Mexico State 7: Seminoles looking to separate in second halfTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

FSU RB Dominates In Win 😈

Ousmane Kromah rushes for 115 yards as New Mexico State's drought continues

Ashton Daniels' 1st FSU TD 💨

QB keeps it himself to extend Seminoles' lead

Samuel Singleton Scores 2nd TD 😤

The CW Sports

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Samuel Singleton scores his second TD of the game for @FSUFootball! Seminoles extend the lead to 24-10.

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Florida State fans didn’t wait long to fire up their old Mike Norvell complaintsFlorida State fans didn't wait long to call for Mike Norvell's job after the seventh-year head coach entered 2026 on a scorching hot seat.

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Ethan Pritchard leading Florida State onto the field in Week 0 is the best story of the seasonAlmost exactly a year after he was shot in the back of the head, Ethan Pritchard returned to Bobby Bowden Field.

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Florida State Seminoles vs. New Mexico State Aggies: Open thread and live game discussionCome join our live game discussion for the Week 0 FSU vs NMSU matchup

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FSU LB Back From Gunshot ScareEthan Pritchard on the field nearly one year after being shot in head

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Florida State’s Week 0 depth chart shows Mike Norvell wasn’t kidding with two RB talkMike Norvell has hinted that he plans to use all of his running backs this season, and his depth chart confirms it.

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FSU releases depth chart for matchup vs. New Mexico StateTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Cal's Logo-Patch Deal, Reportedly Worth $16 million, Continues the Cal-Alumni Affiliation with FootballCal's logo-patch deal with Dialpad, which, according to On3NIL, is worth $16 million over five years, continues the trend of Cal alumni being key figures in the

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Dexter Carter explains Devin Carter’s injury situation with a serious FSU accusationMike Norvell has not been particularly forthcoming with information about Devin Carter's injury, and now it might be clear why.

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Ron Rivera Envisions Big Things for Cal Football - 'Winning is all that Matters'The Cal football season opens one week from today and all eyes will be on two pivotal figures: Coach Tosh Lupoi in his debut season and Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

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On the dawn of a new season, Florida State football’s urgency will define 2026Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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CFB Coaches on Hot Seat 😨7 head coaches feeling the most pressure this season 📲

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Recent History Suggests Cal Football Could Exceed Expectations in 2026Cal was picked to finish 12th in the ACC in the preseason media poll, but if we have learned anything from the past two seasons, it’s that teams can far exceed

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Line of Scrimmage: Previewing FSU’s matchup with New Mexico StateGet to know New Mexico State before Saturday’s matchup

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Florida State final odds and prediction for Week 0 vs. New Mexico StateMike Norvell breaks in his new quarterback with a lot on the line in 2026 and a fanbase in need of something to cheer for.

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The 3 things we need to see from Florida State in Week 0 vs. New Mexico StateFor FSU fans deciding whether to believe in this team or not, these Week 0 markers should help you decide.

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🚨ACC Bans Pro AthletesConference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

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FSU running back Quintrevion “Tre” Wisner named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch listTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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FSU announces field sponsorship partnership with ProgressiveProgressive is also now the presenting sponsor of the FSU-Miami rivalry

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CFB's Top Returning Players 🌟Best QBs, WRs and more in 2026 📲

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Duce Robinson is giving Florida State fans a reason to believe this year will be differentFlorida State must have a bounce-back season in 2026, and everyone in the program knows it. Head coach Mike Norvell has made it a priority to find different way

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Florida State's Progressive deal reinforces why Miami matters in whatever comes nextFlorida State needs Miami with the possibility of further realignment looming.

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Freshman Jordan Crutchfield is pressing the gas at the right time for Florida StateThe Florida State Seminoles are days away from the start of the 2026 season. While there will be some staples returning who already have a role on this team, se

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Ron Rivera `Not a Fan' of Players Returning From the NFL to College While awaiting direction from the ACC, Cal football athletic director and general manager Ron Rivera made it clear Wednesday where he stands on the issue of pla

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“We want to start with our absolute best foot forward:” Norvell, Duce Robinson speak ahead of FSU football’s season openerTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Tarp Coming Off at Cal's Stadium to Accommodate Larger CrowdThe tarp is coming off, which is a bigger deal than it may seem.. Taking the tarp off at Cal's Memorial Stadium to accommodate greater ticket demand for the Bea

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Tommy Castellanos threaded the eligibility needle to Texas Tech and keeps fueling NCAA chaosFormer Florida State QB Tommy Castellanos rode his TRO to Texas Tech and the center of college football's wild offseason.

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Castellanos Commits To TTUFormer FSU QB attempting to continue CFB career with eligibility pending (ESPN)

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Florida State vs New Mexico State Week 0: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and moreYear 7 of the Mike Norvell era at Florida State kicks off on Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium, and if it doesn’t go well, it could be the last. Norvell i

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FSU WR Devin Carter’s injury will show the advantages of the NCAA’s new 5-in-5 rulesDevin Carter will miss the start of his freshman year at FSU, but Mike Norvell won't be forced to shut him down.

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Bobby Bowden’s Vince Young WR mistake is the new biggest what-if in Florida State historyFlorida State broke Vince Young's heart with its offer back in 2002.

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Cal's Confusing Bowl Possibilities for 2026If you thought Cal’s bowl destination was difficult to predict the past two years, that’s nothing for what awaits in 2026. Despite being members of the ACC the

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No more redshirts: 5-for-5 rule opens the door for FSU football’s newcomersThe 5-for-5 ruling eliminates redshirts

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Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for FSU-New Mexico State, more 📲

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Game-by-game predictions for Florida State’s entire 2026 scheduleMike Norvell's job is on the line in 2026 after back-to-back losing seasons in Tallahassee.

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Who Is The Best Player on Every Team Cal Will Face This Season?For Cal fans, the most interesting reveal from The Athletic’s list of the top 100 players in college football may not be that Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Saga

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CFB Hot Takes 🌶️8 bold predictions before season begins 📲

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ACC Wants to Ban NFL PlayersConference considering rule change ahead of Wednesday's AD meeting (The Athletic)

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Malachi Marshall’s rapid weight gain should position him as Florida State's QB2Malachi Marshall needed to put on weight to be ready to play in the ACC, and now that he's cleared that hurdle, he should be QB2 in Tallahassee.

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How Have Tosh Lupoi's Predecessors Fared in Their Debut Games?Tosh Lupoi is Cal’s 14th head football coach since Pappy Waldorf arrived in 1947 and, aided at least partly by an influx of newcomers hardened by World War II,

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CFB Coaches Talk Hot Seats 🪑Deion, Belichick, Lincoln Riley and others discuss what needs to be done at their programs 📲

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Preseason 2026 ACC football power rankings give Mike Norvell a tough path to save his jobNorvell is on the hot seat and cooling it off will be tough with a loaded ACC slate.

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What It Would Take for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to Win the HeismanOccasionally Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele’s name will come up in discussions about 2026 Heisman Trophy contenders, but the Cal quarterback is far from a favorite. F

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Mike Norvell can’t have it both ways with Florida State’s rebuilt offensive lineFlorida State's starting offensive line still isn't decided, so "confident" may not be the correct word.

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Mike Norvell has overthought his way into further alienating the Florida State fanbaseNo depth chart releases this season is needless theatrics from a lame-duck head coach.

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Former FSU QB Luke Kromenhoek losing another QB battle is a horrible look for Mike NorvellLuke Kromenhoek was the highest-rated QB commit of the Norvell era at Florida State, and no matter what, it's a bad look for the Seminole staff.

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Rating Which Ex-Cal Players Will Make NFL Rosters in 2026Former Cal standout linebacker Jackson Sirmon has never made an opening-day NFL roster, and he wasn't expected to do so this season either. Until Saturday. He p

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Why This Cal Football Team Has A Different Vibe, a Fresh FeelValentino Daltoso is the personification of how much college football has changed in a decade. Daltoso holds the distinction of being the only starter in former

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Cal Reportedly in the Running for a Conference Defensive Player of the YearLast week Cal coach Tosh Lupoi left open the possibility that he might go after a player who was granted a fifth year of eligibility and entered the transfer po

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Projecting Florida State football’s depth chart for Week 0 with fall camp completeFlorida State is a week away from its season opener against New Mexico State in Week 0.

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Collin Morikawa Climbs the Leaderboard at the BMW ChampionshipCollin Morikawa takes momentum headed into the weekend at the BMW Championships, second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs. The 29-year Cal graduate fired a 5-under

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Cal's Tosh Lupoi Begging for a Sellout in the Opener -- He Might Get it. New Cal head coach Tosh Lupoi is begging for a sellout for the Bears’ September 5 season opener against UCLA. And he might get it. Cal officials are expecting

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FSU defensive back Ja’Bril Rawls named to Bednarik Award watch listTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Court Halts College Eligibility RulingFederal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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Tommy Castellanos just got his wish, but what’s next for the former FSU QBTommy Castellanos has been granted a fifth-year of eligibility and will enter the transfer portal ahead of the impending 2026 season.

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“I like where we’re trending:” FSU ready to wrap camp, turn attention to season openerTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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What Cal's Offense Will Look Like Under Offensive Coordinator Jordan SomervilleTwo things seem evident regarding Cal's 2026 offense: ---The Bears have considrable skill-position talent in quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, wide receiver

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Mike Norvell was full of positive FSU injury updates at final press conference of fall campIt might be hard to believe, but Thursday was Mike Norvell’s final press conference of fall camp. The next time he takes the podium, on Monday, August 24, will

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Latest NCAA lawsuit might let Jerry Wilson return to answer Florida State’s CB2 questionLatest NCAA lawsuit might let Jerry Wilson return to answer Florida State’s CB2 question

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Three Quarterbacks Duel for Cal's QB2 AssignmentIt was just one year ago this week that Cal named freshman Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele its starting quarterback. Until the games began, it was unclear JKS would em

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Cal One of 10 Schools to Have Two Wide Receivers on Biletnikoff Watch ListIan Strong and Chase Hendricks, two wide receivers who arrived at Cal this past offseason as transfers, are among the 45 college players who were named to the 2

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Herb Hand’s Nate Pabst proclamation doesn't answer FSU's most pressing O-line questionNate Pabst looks poised to start along the O-line in Week 0, but at which position?

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FSU receiver Duce Robinson named to Biletnikoff Award watch listTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Duce Robinson living up to preseason All-American billing isn't up to Duce RobinsonDuce Robinson's production in 2026 will hinge on how Florida State's new play-caller/QB pairing meshes in a run-heavy approach.

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Cal Lands Two Receivers On Biletnikoff Award Watch List - California Golden Bears AthleticsTransfer Pass-Catchers Recognized As College Football's Best

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How New Eligibility Rules Affect Cal Football in 2026The new rules regarding college eligibility affect three things about Cal football: ---More Cal freshmen will play this season. ---Star Cal players have an addi

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FSU running backs Ousmane Kromah, Quintrevion Wisner named to Doak Walker Award watch listTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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CFB Preseason All-Americans ⭐Dante Moore and Jeremiah Smith headline AP teams 📲

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4 Florida State freshmen poised to play meaningful snaps in 2026Mike Norvell brought in a massive freshman class and he needs at least a few to pay immediate dividends.

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How High Can Keenan Allen Climb on NFL's Career Receptions List?Keenan Allen’s long run as an NFL wide receiver will continue after all. The 34-year-old former Cal star signed a one-year free-agent contract this week with th

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ACC Preview & Predictions 🔮Best players, top storylines, more 📲

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JKS Shows Leadership Growth as Cal Hits Dog Days of Fall CampCal held its first live scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday and no one was more excited about it than quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele. “I thought the scrimm

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Miami bought the best team in the ACC, but that doesn't guarantee its 1st conference titleThe Seminoles can still revel in Miami's ACC title drought and if the Hurricanes lose it this year, it'll be the most embarrassing one yet.

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“Pleased with the continued growth of the team:” Mike Norvell talks practice with week zero matchup less than two weeks awayTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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FSU receiver Duce Robinson adds to preseason accolades, named to Walter Camp Player of the Year watch listHe’s also been named to the Maxwell Award watch list, the Wuerffel Trophy watch list, the Sporting News Preseason All-American Second Team and the Preseason All-ACC Team.

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Paul Bowling's strong fall camp could throw a wrench in FSU's O-line plansIt was easy to project Paul Bowling as the odd-man out, but Norvell's fall camp comments could be a sign he's working himself into that starting five.

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Mike Norvell just turned up the heat on Florida State's QB2 battleThe regular season is right around the corner, with Florida State set to host New Mexico State on Aug. 29. While Ashton Daniels owns the QB1 role, the battle fo

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Mike Norvell surpasses Bobby Bowden the only way he can with preseason AP PollFlorida State is unranked for the fifth-time in the preseason AP Poll under Mike Norvell, something it did only four times under Bobby Bowden.

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Cal Gets Votes in the Preseason AP Football PollCal got one voting point in the coaches poll released two weeks ago, but the Bears did one better in the Associated Press preseason college football media poll.

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Tomahawk Nation Reacts Survey: Who will have more wins in 2026, FSU or UF?Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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🚨 First CFB AP Poll of SeasonOhio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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Former FSU commit Jay Timmons’s rave review from Ryan Day reopens recruiting woundMike Norvell and Florida State recommitted to high school recruiting in the 2026 class, adding 34 players, with 33 currently on the roster for the upcoming seas

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

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Nohl Williams, Jackson Sirmon Lead Ex-Cal Players in NFL Preseason GamesNohl Williams and Jackson Sirmon were the former Cal players who had the most success in NFL preseason games on Friday and Saturday. Rookies Brent “Paco” Austin

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7 Seminoles with their stock on the rise at Florida State fall campThese Noles have been making strides heading into FSU's Week 0 opener at Doak Campbell.

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Analyzing What Would Constitute a Successful Season for Cal's DefenseCal’s 2026 defense is a mystery, a mix of potential with limited proven production. Guessing how the Bears’ defense will perform in 2026 is a risky venture. Det

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Meet Daniel Hughes, the most interesting man in college footballA fascinating look into a fascinating Seminole newcomer.

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Inside Cal Football: Growth Mindset - California Golden Bears AthleticsLupoi Explains His Approach To Coaching, Life

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Hezekiah Masses the Best of 4 Ex-Cal Defensive Backs in NFL Preseason GamesRaiders rookie cornerback Hezekiah Masses, who played at Cal last season, probably had the best performance of the four former Golden Bears who played in NFL pr

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FSU punter Daniel Hughes named to Ray Guy Award watch listTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Florida State’s unique jersey patch approach is the cost of Michael Alford's mistakesFlorida State has mismanaged the NIL from the very start, and losing out on jersey patch revenues for football is the latest problem.

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One way or another, Florida State needs more production from its JACK linebackersTechnically, Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White runs a 3-3-5 scheme, but that doesn’t mean his unit is always lining up with an odd front. Oftentime

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Florida State's DL needs to back up what Ashton Daniels called out during fall campThe Florida State Seminoles will have some new faces on the roster this season, including transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels. He's set to take over the reins u

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Jasen Lopez seems to be paving an alternative path to playing time at Florida StateThe Seminoles need to find a way to get Lopez on the field and get the ball in his hands.

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What Would Be Considered a Successful Season for Cal’s Offense? Cal seems to have sufficient talent at quarterback (Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele), receiver (Ian Strong, Chase Hendricks, Dorian Thomas, Mazon Mini) and running bac

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Florida State’s Xavier Chaplin pickup is already paying dividends and not just for the offenseXavier Chaplin was one of Florida State's biggest gets in the transfer portal, and even in fall camp, his value is undeniable.

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Does Cal's 1920 Wonder Team Belong in Among the 20 Greatest?The Sporting News published an intriguing story this week that ranks the 20 greatest college football teams in history. It’s a good list, with all 20 entries ha

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Cal Brings Back Retro Unis 🫡Joe Roth threads return for Week 1. See latest version here 📲

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Kevin Sperry should start looking over his shoulder after Mike Norvell's fall camp updateFlorida State is full steam ahead in fall camp, with the start of the season a little over two weeks away. These practices are giving multiple players the chanc

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Three FSU position battles to watchTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Now that Jayvan Boggs is back healthy, his battle with Jasen Lopez can finally beginMike Norvell announced that Jayvan Boggs is back at practice, so now he and Jasen Lopez can compete for the precious slot snaps in Norvell's offense.

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FSU to retire kicker Sebastian Janikowski’s jerseyTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Ashton Daniels addresses his glaring turnover problems after his ‘best day’ of fall campThe Ashton Daniels hype is growing, but we can't know if his talk of improved ball-secruity is real until the season starts.

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Florida State just made Week 0 extra special with Sebastian Janikowski jersey retirementThe legendary kicker will have his jersey retired during an in-game ceremony in Week 0.