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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Thursday, Seminole!

We’ve got soccer tonight against the Gators! Fall athletics is officially underway:

⚽ Whiteout Rivalry Opener
FSU women’s soccer kicks off 2025 at home vs. Florida tonight, riding a 28-game home unbeaten streak and returning eight starters — including All-ACC standouts Jordynn Dudley & Heather Gilchrist.

⛳ U.S. Amateur Standouts
Commit Miles Russell’s 66 vaulted him to solo third, while Tyler Weaver and Jack Bigham also advanced to match play at the Olympic Club.

🛡 Camp Battles & Depth Chart Shifts
The boundary safety job is still unsettled, return roles are under evaluation, and Amaree Williams is flashing in a rare two-way role.

📈 FSU Targets 2028 Elite
The ‘Noles have already offered over a third of 247Sports’ inaugural Top 100 for the 2028 class — including No. 1 overall QB Jayden Wade.

🏈 Top LB Target Resets
Four-star Duyon Forkpa Jr. slows his recruitment after transferring to St. Frances (MD), with FSU still in his top visit list.

🏈 Ramsey Connection for 2027 CB
Four-star CB Raheem Floyd — who grew up studying Jalen Ramsey — gets his dream offer from FSU.

🏈 Amaree Williams’ Two-Way Weaponry
One play, a sack. The next, a touchdown. Williams’ TE/DE versatility could be a hidden 2025 asset.

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⚽ No. 3 Noles Host Florida in Whiteout Opener ⚽

FSU women’s soccer opens its 2025 season Thursday night with a rivalry clash vs. Florida — and the Seminole Soccer Complex will be in white.

🔥 Home Fortress & Streaks

• Unbeaten in 28 straight at home (26-0-2 since mid-2022).

• 25-game non-conference regular-season unbeaten streak dating to 2019.

• Won last 7 meetings vs. Florida, including three straight shutouts.

🎯 Key Returners & New Faces

• 8 starters back, including Preseason All-ACC picks Jordynn Dudley & Heather Gilchrist.

• 11 newcomers, highlighted by U.S. U-17 standouts Nyanya Touray & Ashlyn Anderson.

• Dudley ranked No. 2 in Top Drawer Soccer’s national player list.

📊 The Matchup

• FSU: 15-2-4 in 2024, 5th straight ACC Tournament title.

• Florida: 4-8-6 in 2024, rebuilding with 11 new players.

Why It Matters: Between a top-3 national ranking, championship pedigree, and a fierce rivalry, this opener is a tone-setter for another title chase.
👉 Full preview at Seminoles.com

⛳ Russell Leads FSU Contingent at U.S. Amateur ⛳

Three Seminoles and one commit teed it up this week at the Olympic Club — and at least two are into match play.

🔥 Russell’s Red-Hot Round

• Commit Miles Russell fired a 4-under 66 with six birdies, finishing stroke play in solo third.

• His score was tied for the tournament’s low round until Oklahoma State’s Preston Stout shot 65.

• Opens match play today at 4:50 p.m. ET.

💪 Weaver Keeps Rolling

• Tyler Weaver, fresh off a U.S. Open appearance, shot 71-70 to tie for 23rd.

• Highlight: Eagle on the par-5 4th — one of only five on the Ocean course in rounds 1-2.

• Faces Texas Tech’s Connor Graham today at 12:10 p.m. ET.

⚡ Bigham’s Playoff Push

• Jack Bigham carded 74 in round two to finish +3 and make a 20-for-17 playoff.

• His playoff group tees off at 11:18 a.m. ET.

Why It Matters: Between Russell’s headline-grabbing debut and multiple Noles in the bracket, FSU golf is making noise on one of the sport’s biggest amateur stages.
👉 Full coverage via USGA

🛡 Boundary Safety Battle Heating Up 🛡

With two weeks left in camp, the boundary safety job is still up for grabs — and a few other position notes are making headlines.

🔥 Three-Man Race at Safety

• Shyheim Brown — 2-year starter — has mostly run with the second team this camp.

• K.J. Kirkland opened as starter; brings track speed but must improve tackling.

• Ashlynd Barker is surging after strong scrimmages; graded well late last season.

🏃 Return Game Watch

• Punt returner reps: Duce Robinson (6’6), Jaylin Lucas (5’9), Squirrel White, BJ Gibson.

• Kickoff returner leaders: Samuel Singleton (24.87 avg yds, 3rd among freshmen), Lucas, Micahi Danzy.

🔄 Amaree Williams’ Two-Way Role

• Switches between TE and DE in practice; scored a TD one play after a sack.

• Will work mostly as sub-package pass rusher (Jack) on defense.

💪 Key Depth Updates

• OL Jacob Rizy back from surgery, repping with first team; can play all five spots.

• DT Daniel Lyons returning from injury; staff sees signs of pre-injury form.

🩸 Saturday’s “Half-and-Half” Practice

• Full contact periods for players still needing to prove themselves.

• Goal: see who can finish plays when everything’s on the line.

🚨 Roster Moves & Notes

• S Conrad Hussey dismissed from team.

• CB Jeremiah Wilson now officially going by “Jerry Wilson.”

Why It Matters: FSU is still sorting critical depth chart spots — and with Alabama looming, every rep counts.
👉 Full breakdown via Noles247

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📈 FSU Already Deep into 2028 Recruiting 📈

247Sports released its first-ever Top 100 for the 2028 class — and Florida State has already offered over a third of the list.

🔥 Early Impact Targets

• Offered 36/100 top-ranked rising sophomores.

• Includes No. 1 overall QB Jayden Wade (Fla.) and five of the top seven overall prospects.

• Stretches across multiple positions — QB, WR, OL, DL, RB, CB, SAF, ATH, EDGE — and from Florida to California.

🌴 Florida Heavy, National Reach

• 20+ offers to in-state stars like WR Brysen Wright (#5), CB A’Mir Sears (#6), and WR Eric McFarland (#7).

• Key out-of-state offers include RB Micah Rhodes (#30, TX), RB Tahmere Brown (#34, NJ), and SAF Pole Moala (#91, CA).

Why It Matters: These 2028 prospects are just entering high school, but FSU is already positioned among the early contenders for elite talent.
👉 Full list & rankings via 247Sports

🏈 Top LB Target Resets Recruitment 🏈

Four-star LB Duyon Forkpa Jr. is slowing things down after transferring from IMG Academy (FL) to St. Frances (MD), reshaping his recruitment heading into the season.

🔥 FSU Still in the Mix

• Officially visited FSU, Florida, and Michigan in June.

• Eyeing in-season trips to Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Ohio State.

• Priorities: early playing time, NFL development path, and strong academics for life after football.

📊 Recruiting Profile

• No. 21 linebacker nationally; only one higher-ranked LB remains uncommitted.

• Offers include Clemson, Florida, Georgia Tech, Michigan, UNC, and Miami.

• Junior year: 22 tackles in 6 games at Mill Creek (GA) before transferring to IMG.

Why It Matters: FSU’s early official visit keeps them firmly in the race, but Forkpa’s new timeline means the battle is far from over.
👉 More on Forkpa’s recruitment

🏈 FSU Offers 2027 CB with Jalen Ramsey Connection 🏈

Four-star CB Raheem Floyd (East St. Louis, Ill.) landed a Florida State offer Monday — and it’s personal. Floyd grew up idolizing Jalen Ramsey and studying his game, making this a dream offer.

🔥 Recruitment Landscape

• Previous top five: Arizona State, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin.

• Illinois & Missouri: Proximity + friends on roster.

• Wisconsin: Strong bond with CB coach Paul Haynes; also recruiting Floyd’s HS teammate Laron Baker.

• FSU will need to bump Arizona State or Indiana to join his final group.

👀 Next Steps

• Likely to visit Tallahassee for a game this fall.

• Already had a positive view of FSU before the offer — the Ramsey connection could be the edge.

Why It Matters: FSU’s offer hits an emotional chord with Floyd, giving the ‘Noles a real shot to climb in a recruitment that’s still shaping up.
👉 More on Floyd’s recruitment

🏈 Two-Way Amaree Williams Making Noise in Camp 🏈

In Wednesday’s practice, Amaree Williams logged a sack as a defensive end — then caught a touchdown as a tight end on the very next snap. It’s become a pattern for the second-year Seminole, who’s splitting time between offense and defense this preseason.

🔥 Balancing Both Roles

• Moved up a class to enroll early in 2023; played TE as a freshman.

• Bulked up to 6’4”, 236 lbs this offseason and added defensive reps at “Jack” in Tony White’s scheme.

• Attends offensive and defensive meetings daily; often stays late for extra work.

🧠 Coach Connections

• Terrance Knighton (DL): Direct, NFL-tested guidance.

• Chris Thomsen (TE): Described by Williams as a “father figure” who holds him to a high standard.

💪 Mindset & Outlook

• Told Mike Norvell he wants to “push his body to the limit” while protecting his long-term future.

• Feels he’s made “amazing steps” forward and is playing faster and more physical.

Why It Matters: Few players can pull off true two-way roles at a high level — Williams’ versatility could be a hidden weapon for FSU in 2025.
👉 Full preseason profile

And that’s a wrap!

That’s it for today, Chief. From a whiteout rivalry kick-off to U.S. Amateur heroics, camp position battles, and recruiting wins stretching all the way to the 2028 class, the Noles are building momentum on every front. The season is nearly here — and the storylines are stacking up fast.