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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Monday, Seminole! As game prep begins, we take a look at the latest headlines:

😢 Alabama Loses Top RB Before FSU Opener — Jam Miller’s injury leaves the Tide without their top three rushers from last year as they head into Tallahassee with a first-time starting QB.

⚽ FSU Soccer Stays Perfect — No. 3 Noles blank FIU 2–0, with streaks extended and young players stepping up.

🏈 10 Camp Takeaways — Fall camp wraps with clarity on top talent, but depth and defense remain big questions before Bama.

🏃‍♂️ Danzy’s WR Push — The track star turned wideout is forcing his way into the rotation with speed and physicality.

🏟️ Doak’s Fresh Turf — The field will be brand new when the Tide roll in, part of a wider stadium refresh.

📺 Future Noles Shine — High school pledges like Darryl Bell III and Xavier Tiller show why they’re Seminole-bound.

👇️ Let’s get into it.

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😢 Alabama Loses Top RB Before FSU Opener 😢 

Bad news for the Tide: senior RB Jam Miller (668 yards, 7 TDs last season) had surgery after a preseason scrimmage injury and is out vs. Florida State.

🔥 Backfield in Flux

• Miller’s absence leaves Alabama without its top 3 rushers from 2024.

• QB Jalen Milroe (726 yards rushing) is in the NFL; Justice Haynes (448 yards, 7 TDs) transferred to Michigan.

• New starter Ty Simpson (29 career completions) leads an untested offense.

🚨 Who’s Left?

• Sophomores Richard Young (146 yards, 2 TDs) and Daniel Hill (61 yards, 1 TD).

• Louisiana transfer Dre Washington (478 yards, 5 TDs).

• Freshman AK Dear and RS freshman Kevin Riley, both former top-100 recruits.

Why It Matters
Alabama enters Tallahassee ranked No. 8 but faces FSU’s opener with a first-time starting QB and a backfield short on proven experience.

👉 Full story via Warchant

⚽ FSU Soccer Stays Perfect ⚽

No. 3 Florida State improved to 2-0 with a 2–0 win over FIU at the Seminole Soccer Complex.

🔥 Key Goals

• Wrianna Hudson struck in the 32nd minute, her second goal in as many games.

• Solai Washington delivered a perfect cross in the 68th that found Peyton Nourse, with an additional assist credited to Peyton McGovern.

🧱 Defensive Lockdown

• Freshmen Kate Ockene and Evan O’Steen split time in goal for their first collegiate appearances.

• FIU didn’t register a shot — neither keeper needed to make a save.

📈 Streaks Extended

• The Seminoles are now 7-0 all-time vs. FIU.

• FSU has gone unbeaten in 30 straight at home and owns a 27-0-3 mark in regular-season non-conference play since 2019.

Why It Matters: FSU is breaking in young players while still showing complete control — a promising early-season sign.

👉 Read more here

🏈 10 Camp Takeaways as FSU Shifts to Bama Prep 🏈

Fall camp is officially wrapped, and game-week mode begins Tuesday. According to Noles247, here’s what stood out — and what still lingers — from the final stretch.

✅ What Was Learned

• Mike Norvell likes this group’s energy and maturity, though health will define the ceiling.

• RB Ousmane Kromah looks like the real deal and should play a big role right away.

• Freshmen (Boggs, Arnoux, Desir twins) are pushing for legit snaps.

• Gus Malzahn sees the offense settling in, with flashes of consistency emerging.

❓ What’s Still Uncertain

• Depth remains shaky at WR, OL, and parts of the D-line.

• Tony White faces a culture rebuild on defense — physicality and accountability will take time.

• Tommy Castellanos’ passing ceiling looks limited; “good enough” accuracy may be the realistic hope.

• Who the true “dudes” are is becoming clear (Wilson, Petitbon, Duce, Pittman, Jackson) — but how far that core can carry the team is TBD.

Why It Matters
The 2025 Seminoles enter game week with clarity on their top talent — but a lot rides on health, depth, and whether the new culture can harden fast enough to compete with Alabama.

👉 Full recap via 247

🏃‍♂️ Micahi Danzy Sprinting Into WR Mix 🏃‍♂️

A year ago, Danzy was a little-used RB and part-time spring participant while dominating track. Now, the Tallahassee native is forcing his way into the WR rotation.

🔥 Rapid Rise

• Position switch plus elite track speed (state champ in 200m/400m) gives him a unique profile.

• Coaches say he’s stood out in scrimmages, pushing for snaps behind Duce Robinson, Squirrel White, and Jayvan Boggs.

• WR coach Tim Harris Jr.: “Every time he gets opportunities, he’s standing out… He’s a lot more physical than you would think.”

👀 What’s Next

• FSU plans to use 5–6 WRs per game; Danzy’s closing the gap for one of those main spots.

• Competition includes UNC transfer Gavin Blackwell, Elijah Moore, and BJ Gibson.

• Long term: track vs. football could become a crossroads, but for now, his focus is firmly on the gridiron.

👉 Full breakdown via Warchant

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🏟️ Doak Getting a New Surface Before Bama 🏟️

When the Tide arrive Aug. 30, they’ll find more than just a renovated stadium — the turf itself will be brand new.

🌱 Fresh Lay & Play

• Re-sodding begins Aug. 18, a 3–4 day install.

• Hybrid “lay and play” natural grass: immediately playable; used in recent Super Bowls and slated for World Cup venues.

• Commonly used in other large stadiums for major sporting events.

🚧 Part of the Overhaul

• Joins the west-side renovation, new video boards, and other stadium tweaks.

• Field refresh has been in the works for months.

👉 Full details on the new turf here.

📺️ Nole Commits Back Under the Lights 📺️ 

High school football is rolling again, and FSU pledges wasted no time flashing why they’re Seminoles-to-be.

🔥 Standouts of the Week

• DB Darryl Bell III: TD grab on offense + interception on defense for Hialeah Barbara Goleman.

• TE Xavier Tiller: Screen pass TD from 16 yards out.

• OL Jakobe Green: Strong showing vs. Venice; worked both tackle and guard, stacking pancakes.

• DB Jay Timmons: Brought the boom with a big hit, echoing his dad Lawrence Timmons’ style.

• DL Tico Crittendon: Uploaded 5 minutes of tape — constant pressures and hustle plays.

• WR Darryon Williams: Showcased versatility with a big downfield catch and solid tackle.

• WR Efrem White: Multiple key receptions vs. Miami Norland.

• DL Earnest Rankins: Looking food in a 40-second highlight reel of stout run defense vs. Carver (Ga.).

👉 Full breakdown and highlights via Noles247

And that’s a wrap!

Between Micahi Danzy blazing up the WR depth chart, Doak Campbell’s bold new grass rollout, and future Noles flashing early, it feels like everything’s moving fast in Tallahassee.

👉 Stay locked in: the season is here.

— The Chief Brief