Thunderstorms blew through Tallahassee on Tuesday evening shaking up Mike Norvell and Florida State’s plans of holding its first scrimmage of the preseason inside Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU got most of its work in under cover of the Al Dunlap Practice Facility and logged 110 snaps. Afterwards Norvell was pleased with the performance. “Tonight was […]
Thunderstorms blew through Tallahassee on Tuesday evening shaking up Mike Norvell and Florida State’s plans of holding its first scrimmage of the preseason inside Doak Campbell Stadium.
FSU got most of its work in under cover of the Al Dunlap Practice Facility and logged 110 snaps.
Afterwards Norvell was pleased with the performance. “Tonight was a good night for us,” said Norvell.
In his opening statement Norvell cited plays from James Williams, Earl Little, Randy Pittman and said of his projected starting quarterback, “I thought Tommy (Castellanos) played really well tonight.”
**Full summary of Norvell’s comments following FSU preseason scrimmage**
FSU coordinators Gus Malzahn and Tony White will meet with the media tomorrow afternoon.
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Florida State will open the 2025 season in a newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium when they host Alabama on August 30.
Alabama opened as a 9 point favorite and the line has up to 14 on several sportsbooks
FSU finished in last place in the ACC and below .500 for the fifth time in seven years and third time under Mike Norvell.
Alabama failed to win 10 games for the first time since 2007, its first season under former head coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide lead the all-time series 3-1 including the most recent clash, a 24-7 win in 2017
Florida State’s winter window portal haul ranked 23rd in the nation with 16 additions and 22 losses. The spring transfer window has closed though the Seminoles remain active in pursuing prospects.
Florida State’s high school recruiting class for 2025 finished inside the On3 Top 20 team rankings and features DL Kevin Wynn who earned accolades at the US Navy All-Star Game.
Check the Premium Recruiting Board for the latest updates on prospects, positional hot boards and more as Florida State prepares for in season official visitors.
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