Stanford vs. Florida State - October 18, 2025

Mike Norvell calling out Tony White's defense isn't enough after Alabama lossThe Florida State defense was lost against Alabama, and actions may be the only way to resolve the situation.

3 overreactions from Florida State's difficult 50-36 loss vs. No. 10 AlabamaFlorida State did not have quite enough to defeat Alabama for a second season in a row.

What is Mike Norvell's buyout at Florida State? Pressure mounts after Alabama loss Here are the details of Mike Norvell's buyout after Florida State was defeated in Tuscaloosa.

Bama Wins Shootout vs. FSU 💥

Keelon Russell (376 total yards, 4 TDs) leads Tide to 3-0 start

Florida State vs. Alabama once again delayed by lightningAt least it’s not a power delay again…

Updated time, channel for FSU vs. AlabamaTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

FSU 21, Alabama 13: Seminoles looking to pull off upset on the roadTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

Florida State DB Ja'Bril Rawls exits in the 1st quarter vs. Alabama: Latest injury updatesTwo key defenders went down early for Florida State against Alabama in what has been a tight game.

Ashton On The Keeper 💨

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TAKE IT FOR 6⃣‼️ Ashton Daniels caps off the 9-play 75yd drive with a 3yd TD #NoleFamily

FSU Up 2 Scores on Bama 🪶

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THE NOLES RUSH IN TD 2 🙌🍢 📺 ABC x @FSUFootball

Ashton Off The Back Foot 😮

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ASHTON DANIELS ➡️ DUCE ROBINSON FOR 6 🔥 📺 ABC x @FSUFootball

FSU vs. Alabama: Open thread and live game discussionCome join our live game discussion for the Week 3 FSU vs Alabama matchup

Florida State-Alabama start time announced after lightning delayAt least it’s not a power delay again…

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CFB Week 3 Updates 🏈Tap to follow all the action 📲

FSU releases road uniform combination for Alabama gameTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

CFB Week 3 Predictions ✍️

Picking winners in this week's biggest games

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Week 3 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting LSU-Ole Miss and every game this week 📲

Florida State final odds and prediction for Week 3 vs. No. 10 AlabamaLast season did not pan out well for Florida State after the win in Tallahassee, and now the two teams meet under different circumstances.

Gameday Central: Florida State Seminoles at No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide - Previews, predictions, how to watch, oddsCan the Seminoles defeat a top-10 Alabama team two years in a row?

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My head would explode if Florida State actually brings back Jimbo FisherA Florida State reunion with Fisher could be disastrous in the ever-changing NIL era of college football.

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Jimbo Could Return to FSU 😲Seminoles are 'looking into the possibility' of bringing back Fisher if they move on from Mike Norvell (The Athletic)

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4 questions Florida State still needs to answer in Week 3 vs. No. 10 AlabamaThe Seminoles may reveal who they truly are as a team this season against the Crimson Tide.

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Latest CFB Odds and Picks 🔮Tap for everything you need to know before you make your Week 3 locks 📲

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3 X-factors who could help Florida State shock Alabama againA win over the Crimson Tide at home would be mind-boggling, and there are three players specifically who need to play exceptionally well to do so.

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Florida State vs No. 10 Alabama Week 3: How to watch, weather, injuries, odds, announcers, and moreThe Seminoles will be traveling to Tuscaloosa in Week 3 to face the Crimson Tide.

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

The Duce Robinson game Florida State is waiting for is its best chance to upset AlabamaFlorida State is a heavy road underdog in Week 3, and if it's going to go down, it should do it taking big swings.

Florida State’s 2027 ACC opponents make it the perfect year to break in a new head coachJust another reason for Florida State to rip off the band-aid and move on from Mike Norvell.

Mike Norvell praises Ashton Daniels' preparation ahead of key matchup against familiar foe AlabamaCoach Mike Norvell was critical of Daniels following the loss to SMU, but Norvell appears to have changed course with his latest comments.

Roster budget report reveals the biggest reason Florida State should consider Manny DiazIf Florida State moves on from Mike Norvell this season, Manny Diaz has to be near the top of its list for what he's done at Duke.

The new roster budget survey exposes how Florida State may never overtake MiamiThe Seminoles have struggled to find a foothold in the NIL era, while the Hurricanes are running away with the ACC.

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Fanbases That Should be Worried after Week 2 😨Analyzing why Florida State is already in trouble ➡️

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“He can be special”: Ousmane Kromah continues to showcase his potential as a Florida State running backFSU’s budding star running back has been a bright spot through two games.

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Ashton Daniels will be in trouble against Alabama with Kane Wommack blitzing moreFlorida State's offense doesn't seem to have clear answers for an Alabama defense that is cranking up the heat to start 2026.

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Revenge game or not, Kalen DeBoer doesn't sound like he's about to get upset by FSU againFlorida State has a road game against No. 10 Alabama in Week 2. It's been a shaky couple of days in Tallahassee, as the Seminoles fell to SMU last week and then

6 early head coaching candidates for FSU to start considering after firing Michael AlfordOn Monday, Florida State knocked over the first domino of its impending overhaul, firing athletic director Michael Alford after four years on the job. With Alfo

Mike Norvell on SMU loss, AD change entering Alabama week: “It doesn’t change my belief for this football team”Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

New Week 2 ACC power rankings pit Florida State against the bottom dwellersFlorida State did not play during Week 2, but that will not save the team from dropping in the rankings.

Florida State's new athletic director will need the ACC, not an ACC-exit planThe ACC is the perfect place for Seminoles football to get back on its feet, and thanks somewhat to Michael Alford's efforts to leave.

Michael Alford couldn’t make Florida State’s next head coach hire so he had to go firstMike Norvell's tenure is coming to an end but Michael Alford couldn't be trusted to find his replacement.

Florida State fires Athletic Director Michael AlfordFlorida State fires Michael Alford, begins the search for a new Athletic Director

Florida State Fires AD

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Huge news out of Florida State from @aadelsonESPN, which will have a new athletic director at a pivotal time for the program.

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Florida State has fired athletic director Michael Alford, school president Richard McCullough told ESPN.

Biggest Surprises After Week 2 👀Oregon's regression, Texas' toughness, more early eyebrow raisers 📲

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

Three concerning stats from FSU’s first 2 games of the seasonTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

4-star Omari Lawson's visit gives Florida State a chance to complete the flipSyracuse commitment Omari Lawson will return to Tallahassee in the near future after previously canceling his visit.

Za’Kari Johnson’s alarming Miami love makes the FSU commit seem as good as goneZa'Kari Johnson was a big recruiting win for Mike Norvell, but his Miami love has gotten embarrassing for the program.

Where things stand for Florida State on the recruiting trail during an important bye weekWith a 1-1 record to start the season and a hot seat under coach Mike Norvell, Florida State recruiting targets have plenty to think about two weeks in.

Upsets That Would Cause Chaos 😱Imagining Michigan over Oklahoma, more plausible underdog triumphs 📲

Bye week open game thread: Keeping an eye on FSU opponents- How to watch, stream, odds, and rankings for Week 2Florida State bye week: Watching and scouting Seminole opponents in action

Week 2 Betting Locks 🔒Expert ATS picks for Texas-Ohio State and more top games 📲

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

Tony White's comments on Mandrell Desir should have Florida State fans worriedMandrell Desir drew plenty of criticism from Florida State fans for his actions against SMU, but Tony White suggests no changes will be made.

Tony White straining for a positive spin on FSU’s defensive performance is pure desperationTony White and Mike Norvell can feel the ship sinking in Tallahassee and desperation will make you say some funny things.

Florida State’s saw the full cost of its egregious Quintrevion Wisner overpay in Week 1Quintrevion Wisner didn't play a single snap in Week 1 vs. SMU and the money the Seminoles spent on him could have filled other holes.

Grading Ashton Daniels’ disheartening Week 1 performance in his 21st career lossAshton Daniels is not the savior Florida State needed him to be.

CFB's Surprise Week 1 MVPs 🤯

Why PUNTERS stole the show

Updated ACC power rankings after Week 1 send Florida State plummetingWeek 1 has come and gone for the ACC with plenty more drama that fans previously expected.

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

4 Florida State transfer portal additions that failed to prove themselves during Week 1Florida State spent plenty of NIL money on key transfer portal additions who are not panning out early.

The final score shouldn’t (and probably won’t) fool anyone into believing in Florida StateFlorida State looked rough vs. SMU in Week 1, even if the game ended with just a three-point margin.

Florida State's third-down debacle should force an uncomfortable Ashton Daniels questionThe Florida State Seminoles dropped to 1-1 after they lost to No. 19 SMU on Monday night. Not only did they lose, but quarterback Ashton Daniels didn't look goo

Post-Week 1 Heisman Rankings 🏆How Darian Mensah, more top candidates stack up in early Sept. 📲

2 winners and 5 losers from Florida State’s truly bizarre 27-24 Week 1 loss to SMUA wild night with a game befitting of the chaos at Doak Campbell Stadium.

“We came up short:” Mike Norvell on FSU’s 27-24 loss to No. 19 SMUTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

Column: Florida State’s loss to SMU was for the greater program goodIt’s ok to admit it.

FSU falls short in upset bid vs. No. 19 SMUSeminoles were outgained 585-324

FSU Picks Off SMU Late 🤲

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PICKED OFF! Ashlynd Barker with the INT give the Seminoles the ball! #CFB

FSU Responds to SMU TD 😱

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FSU ANSWERS RIGHT BACK 🍢 Daniels finds Singleton for the 3rd down TD! 📺 ESPN x @FSUFootball

CFB Teams Troll Florida State 😂Miami and other squads chimed in on power outage before SMU-FSU game 🎥

FSU Answers SMU TD 😤

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FLORIDA STATE ANSWERS‼️ Ashton Daniels takes it himself to tie the game for the Noles 🔥

FSU Takeaway 🫳

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BALLLLLL!! The Noles defense forces a fumble on the first possession of the game 😤

FSU's Sparkled Fans ✨

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Now this is commitment 🔥 These Florida State fans do not mess around!

FSU vs. SMU will kick off at 9:15 after being delayed due to power outageTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

SMU-FSU Game Back On 💡Kickoff set for 9:15 p.m. amid power outage, but there will be limited coach-player communication in game (ESPN)

FSU vs. SMU delayed due to stadium power outageTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

Florida State Seminoles vs. No. 19 SMU Mustangs: Open thread and live game discussionCome join our live game discussion for the Week 1 FSU vs SMU matchup

Florida State SMU kickoff delayed by unexpected power outage: Latest updatesSMU and FSU has been delayed by a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium.

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FSU vs. SMU Gameday Central: Previews, predictions, how to watch, oddsSamuel Singleton Jr totaled 164 All-Purpose yards (42 rush, 54 rec, 68 KR) against NMSU

Updated Week 1 injury report shows clear weakness in Florida State's defenseInjuries are stacking up in the Florida State secondary ahead of a tough Week 1 battle against the SMU Mustangs.

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

Picks for FSU, Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predicting Florida State-SMU, every other matchup 📲

Florida State vs. SMU availability reportTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

“This is going to be a championship-caliber game:” Mike Norvell previews FSU’s matchup vs. No. 19 SMUTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

Rhett Lashlee isn't fooling anyone with his assessment of Florida State ahead of Week 1 battleA less than stellar performance out of Florida State in Week 0 broke much of the preseason confidence, but SMU coach Rhett Lashlee is convincing fans otherwise.

Mike Norvell's prep for Florida State vs. SMU includes incredibly weak stadium moveMike Norvell pumped in extra crowd noise during practice for the secondary, while the offensive line remains a complete mess.

🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

Florida State gets a warning shot with 4-star commit Za’Kari Johnson visiting Texas A&MIt seems the in-state star has reopened his recruitment

CFB Expert Betting Locks 🔒Best picks against the spread in Week 1 📲

Tommy Castellanos has become a rare exception in the NCAA's eligibility nightmareI feel like a broken record writing about the NCAA, but it seems like every other week they find a new regulation that impacts athletes and fundamentally change

CFB Week 1 Predictions 🔮

Picking winners for the first stacked slate of the season

Joel Klatt's Mike Norvell questions ignore the reality of this Florida State seasonMike Norvell is fighting to remain with Florida State this season, but no margin of victory against NMSU would have been great enough to save his job.

Need a headlineIf Florida State loses to No. 19 SMU in Week 1 on Monday night at Doak Campbell Stadium, it will be the program’s 14th ACC loss since winning the 2023 ACC Title

Full visitor list for Florida State's important game against SMUMike Norvell has a chance to impress a successful batch of recruits during one of the biggest early season games in the ACC.

3 FSU players who need to step up for Seminoles to beat SMUTomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community

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

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

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Stanford football kicks off season with thrilling winWith a new head coach and quarterback, Stanford football put on a show.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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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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

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 📲

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

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.

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.

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