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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

It’s a huge weekend in the world of the Garnet and Gold! 🏆

From a defensive lineman realizing his NFL dreams to clutch late-inning softball heroics, a major QB addition, and championship pushes across golf, beach volleyball, and track — Florida State showed out on every front. 🌟

Here’s what’s packed inside today’s edition:

• 🏈 Another Seminole is NFL-bound — Joshua Farmer heads to New England!

• 🥎 FSU Softball keeps rolling with a series win at Louisville

• ⚾️ FSU Baseball stumbles on the bases — but the series finale looms

• 🏈 Seminoles add a new arm to the QB room with ETSU transfer Jaylen King

• ⛳ FSU Men’s Golf climbs the leaderboard and advances to ACC Match Play

• 🏐 Beach Volleyball fights their way to the CCSA Final — and now eyes NCAA glory

• 👟 Track & Field racks up record-breaking performances at LSU

Plus, big postseason moments are right around the corner! Let’s dive into all the action 🔥👇

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🏈 Another Nole to the League! Joshua Farmer Drafted by New England

Port St. Joe’s finest is NFL-bound. 💪🌟

Florida State defensive tackle Joshua Farmer has been selected by the New England Patriots with the 137th overall pick (4th Round, Pick 35) in the 2025 NFL Draft, continuing FSU’s strong tradition of producing elite defensive linemen.

📋 Draft Snapshot:
• 🏈 6'3", 318 lbs | DT | Port St. Joe, FL native
• 📊 2024 Stats: 32 tackles | 8.0 TFL | 4.0 sacks
• 📈 Career: 25 starts | 47 total games played | 15 TFL across last two seasons

🎯 Fast Facts:
• Emerged as FSU’s top defensive lineman in 2024
• 6th FSU defensive lineman drafted over the last 5 years
• Teamed with NFL talents Jared Verse and Braden Fiske at FSU
• Set a career high with 3.5 TFLs vs. Cal last season

🎙️ Farmer on His Decision:
"I had no doubt I was ready to start my NFL career."

🎯 Why It Matters:
Farmer's disruptive presence and physical tools give New England a dynamic addition up front — and further cement FSU’s “D-Line U” reputation.

👉 Full details on the Josh Farmer pick

🥎 Late-Inning Heroics Lift No. 7 FSU Softball to Series Win at Louisville

Clutch hits, dominant pitching, and another ACC dub. 🔥🖐️

Florida State softball (42–6, 16–1 ACC) locked up a series victory over Louisville on Saturday, riding a seventh-inning offensive burst to a 3–0 win at Ulmer Stadium.

📋 Game Highlights:
• 🥎 Isa Torres: 2-for-3, 2 doubles, 2-RBI double in the 7th inning
• 🥎 Jahni Kerr: RBI single to cap a 3-run 7th
• 🥎 Jazzy Francik (W, 8–2): 6 IP, 2 H, 6 K, 0 R | 83 pitches (56 strikes)
• 🥎 Ashtyn Danley (Save #3): 1 IP, 1 BB, 2 K to close it out

🎯 Fast Facts:
• Torres now has 11 doubles on the season
• FSU moves to 16–1 in ACC play, 42–6 overall
• Francik faces just 20 batters over 6 shutout innings

📺 Up Next:
• 📅 Sunday: Series finale vs. Louisville at 6 PM ET
• 🎥 Watch: ACC Network

👉 Full recap of the big win here!

⚾ Tough Day on the Bases: FSU Baseball Falls 9–4 at Louisville

Fast runners and a faltering bullpen cost the Noles. 💨⚾

No. 4 Florida State (31–8, 12–5 ACC) dropped Game 2 of the weekend series at No. 19 Louisville, falling 9–4 as the Cardinals shattered a school record with 14 stolen bases.

📋 Game Highlights:
• 🧢 Alex Lodise: RBI double (1st inning) + 2-RBI double (5th inning)
• 🧢 Myles Bailey: Sacrifice fly (5th inning)
• 🧹 Joey Volini: 5 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 0 BB
• 🧹 Bullpen struggles: 6 R, 5 H, 6 BB over 3 IP

🎯 Fast Facts:
• Louisville: Perfect 14-for-14 on stolen base attempts — a new school record
• FSU: Scored all 4 runs by the 5th inning; just 6 hits total
• Rubber Match: Series now tied 1–1 heading into Sunday

📺 Up Next:
• 📅 Sunday: Series finale at 3 PM ET
• 🎥 Watch: ACC Network Extra (ACCNX)
• 🎯 Starter: Wes Mendes takes the mound for FSU

👉 How Louisville stole the show (literally) + full recap of Game 2 here

🏈 QB Room Update: FSU Lands ETSU Transfer Jaylen King

A familiar name — and a major depth boost. 🔥🏹

Florida State added East Tennessee State transfer quarterback Jaylen King on Saturday after an official visit to Tallahassee. King (6'3", 210 lbs) brings experience, athleticism, and a strong arm to the Seminoles’ evolving QB room.

📋 Quick Hits:
• 🏈 6'3", 210 lbs | Folkston, GA native | Charlton County HS alum
• 🎯 Committed to FSU Saturday night after visiting with his parents
• 🔥 Started 10 games in 2024 at ETSU: 1,536 passing yards, 9 TDs, 422 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
• 🧠 Familiar with FSU’s offense: "Same stuff, just different terminology"

🎯 Why It Matters:
• FSU needed QB depth after Trever Jackson transferred to Arkansas
• King brings 19 career starts between Gardner-Webb and ETSU
• Planning to redshirt at FSU with three seasons to play two

🗓️ Next Steps:
• Expected to officially arrive in May
• Will compete for backup reps behind presumed starter DJ Uiagalelei

👉 Full breakdown of what Jaylen King brings to FSU’s offense — and why the fit is seamless!

⛳ Noles Surge to 3rd! FSU Advances to ACC Match Play

Saturday surge ➡️ Sunday showdown. 🏆⛳

No. 10 Florida State men's golf made a big move at the ACC Championship, climbing six spots to finish stroke play tied for 3rd at 6-under (858). The Seminoles advance to Sunday's match play quarterfinals, where they'll face California at 9:20 a.m. ET at Olde Stone Club.

📋 Stroke Play Recap:
• 🥈 Tyler Weaver: 2nd overall (-8, 208) | 68 in final round, led much of Saturday
• 🔥 Luke Clanton: T-14 (-3, 213) | Back-to-back 69s, Eagle + birdie blitz on back nine
• 🔥 Jack Bigham: T-25 (+1, 217) | 4 birdies on back nine Saturday
• 🔥 Carson Brewer: T-44 (+5, 221) | Birdied 3 of first 4 holes in final round
• 🔥 Gray Albright: T-53 (+8, 224) | 4 birdies on final day

📊 Team Leaderboard (Top 6 advance):

1. Virginia (-18)

2. North Carolina (-10)

3. Florida State (-6)

4. Clemson (-6)

5. SMU (-4)

6. California (-2)

🎯 What’s Next:
• 📅 Sunday: Quarterfinals vs. California (9:20 AM ET)
• 🎯 Goal: Win and advance to Sunday afternoon semifinals

👉 Full player breakdowns and live match play updates here!

🏐 FSU Beach Volleyball Falls to Texas in CCSA Final, NCAA Tournament Up Next

A gritty battle, a silver finish — and now, Gulf Shores awaits. 🌊🏆

No. 8 Florida State beach volleyball fought their way into the CCSA Championship match Saturday, sweeping LSU in the semifinals before falling to No. 7 Texas, 3–0, in the final.

📈 Semifinal vs. LSU (W, 3–0):
• ✅ Court 2: Gella Andrew/Maddie Trusty (W, 21–17, 21–17)
• ✅ Court 4: Makenna Wolfe/Myriah Massey (W, 21–12, 21–16)
• ✅ Court 3: Carra Sassack/Bailey Higgins (W, 21–19, 21–15)
• 🔥 4th win over LSU this season, 2nd postseason sweep

📈 Final vs. Texas (L, 0–3):
• ❌ Texas won Courts 2, 3, and 4 — all in tight three-set matches
• ❌ Texas clinched their first-ever CCSA title

🎯 What’s Next:
• 📅 NCAA Tournament Selection Show: Sunday, 1:00 PM ET (NCAA.com)
• 📍 NCAA Tournament: May 2–4 in Gulf Shores, Alabama

👉 Full postseason coverage, seed watch, and match breakdowns here!

👟 FSU Track & Field Shines at LSU Alumni Gold Invite

Big performances, big records — the Noles are peaking at the right time. 🚀

Florida State track and field (No. 21/NR) recorded four Top 10 program performances at the LSU Alumni Gold Invitational this weekend, led by Madison McGloin, Kaelyaah Liburd, Tyra Wilson, and Micahi Danzy.

📈 Top Highlights:
• 🥈 Kaelyaah Liburd — 400m (51.95, 5th-fastest in FSU history)
• 🥇 Tyra Wilson — 400m hurdles (55.39, 2nd-fastest in FSU history)
• 🥇 Suus Altorf — 1,500m (4:17.83, meet champion)
• 🥇 Azharia Jones — Long Jump (6.09m, first collegiate win)
• 🥈 Micahi Danzy — 400m (45.41, 8th-fastest in FSU history)
• 🥈 Men's 4x100 relay — 39.15, 2nd place

🔥 More Notables:
• Madison McGloin — 8th all-time hammer throw (52.87m)
• Austin Kleinman — 3rd in men's hammer (59.97m)
• Neo Mosebi — 3rd in men's 100m (10.34)

🗓️ Next Up:
• 📍 East Coast Relays, May 2–3 (UNF — Visit Jax Track)
• 🏆 Final regular-season tune-up before ACC Championships

👉 Full LSU Invite results + Top 10 performance breakdown here!

And that’s a wrap!

Championship season is heating up, and the Garnet and Gold are everywhere making noise. 🌟

Stay locked in with us — we’ll have full coverage of:

📺 NCAA Tournament selections

🏆 ACC Championship action

🚀 Transfer portal moves

🏈 NFL Draft reactions

Catch you back here soon — same time, same tribe. 🏹 Go Noles!