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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Tuesday, Seminole!

⚾ Tallahassee Talent Stays Home ⚾
FSU baseball secures its first 2027 commit in North Florida Christian’s Jace Riggan — a two-way standout and Tallahassee native with a live arm and multi-sport background.

🏈 Linebacker Depth Rising 🏈
Coach John Papuchis says his room is deeper than ever, with transfers Stefon Thompson and Elijah Herring bolstering a returning core led by Omar Graham Jr. and Blake Nichelson.

🏈 Camp Standouts Shine 🏈
From Jayson Jenkins flashing NFL potential to freshman RB Ousmane Kromah turning heads, late-camp risers are changing the depth chart as Alabama prep heats up.

🏈 Boggs Buzz Builds 🏈
Freshman WR Jayvan Boggs is drawing rave reviews — so much so that insiders think he could be a Week 1 starter against the Tide.

🏈 AI Predicts the Season 🏈
ChatGPT simulates FSU’s 2025 campaign: 8–4 with a Pop-Tarts Bowl bid, rivalry games again the deciding factor.

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🎙️ Inside Seminole Football Returns 🎙️

Florida State’s weekly coach’s show makes its 2025 debut Monday, August 25, at 7 p.m. live from Bowden’s in CollegeTown.

🔥 Fan Access

• Fans can attend in person, interact with Mike Norvell and guests, and enjoy free parking in the CollegeTown garage from 6–10 p.m.

• Each episode features Norvell, an assistant or staff member, and a current player.

📺 How to Watch

• Stream live on @FSUFootball (X), the Seminoles Unconquered app, the Florida State Football Facebook page, and the Florida State Seminoles YouTube channel.

• Listen via the Seminole Sports Network and FSU Gameday app.

• TV re-airs: Tallahassee’s ABC 27 on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and regionally on Thursdays at noon.

👉 Full details here

⚾ Noles Land 2027 Commit ⚾

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Florida State baseball picked up its first 2027 pledge since the recruiting window reopened, securing Tallahassee native Jace Riggan from North Florida Christian.

🔥 Who He Is

• Two-way player: RHP/SS, 6’2”, 185 pounds.

• Coached by Mike Posey (father of FSU pitching coach Micah Posey).

• Ranked No. 156 nationally and No. 27 in Florida by Perfect Game.

💨 On the Mound

• Fastball up to 92 mph (sits 88–91).

• Mixes a high-70s slider and low-70s curveball.

• Posted a 1.48 ERA with 86 K / 18 BB in 61.1 IP this past season.

⚡ At the Plate

• Career .356 hitter over 57 games.

• Extra-base production: 8 doubles, 5 triples, 4 home runs.

🏀 Multi-Sport Athlete

• Also starred in basketball as a freshman (16.3 PPG, 7.9 RPG).

👥 Recruiting Class
Riggan joins fellow Tallahassee native Chase Fuller (No. 1 overall player in the class) and Preston Matricardi (No. 147) in FSU’s 2027 class.

👉 Full story here

🏈 Linebacker Room Taking Shape 🏈

Florida State linebackers coach John Papuchis expressed confidence in his group as the season approaches, highlighting both the returning core and key transfers.

🔥 Key Additions

• Stefon Thompson (Nebraska transfer) — Experienced in Tony White’s defense, versatile across all three linebacker spots.

• Elijah Herring (Memphis via Tennessee) — Veteran presence with natural leadership entering his final season.

💨 Returning Core

• Omar Graham Jr. — Finally healthy, playing his best football since arriving at FSU.

• Justin Cryer — “Ultra-smart,” allowing him to play faster and more physical.

• Blake Nichelson — Making strides in camp as comfort in the system grows.

• AJ Cottrill and others provide added depth.

🧠 Scheme Adjustments

• More freedom in run fits with downhill, aggressive play.

• Greater emphasis on zone vision coverage over route-matching.

• Papuchis praised the versatility within Tony White’s defense, especially with Sam and Jack roles flexing between linebacker and defensive line duties.

🔒 Next Steps
With the opener vs. Alabama just around the corner, Papuchis is tightening rotations and slotting players into defined roles to maximize versatility and readiness.

Why It Matters: The linebacker unit is emerging as one of the deeper, more versatile groups on defense — a key factor as FSU gears up for No. 8 Alabama.

👉 Full breakdown here

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🏈 Five Standouts to Close Camp 🏈

As FSU wraps up preseason camp and turns its attention to Alabama, several players have emerged as difference-makers in the final stretch.

🔥 Defensive Line Breakout

• Jayson Jenkins — Back from a leg injury, he’s been labeled an “NFL talent” by staff and is making disruptive plays. Expected to be a key piece on a thin defensive front.

💨 Safety Shakeup

• Ashlynd Barker — At 6’3”, 216 lbs, the redshirt junior has put himself in position to start after consistent playmaking.

• Smoke White (Christian White) — The walk-on safety continues to impress and is projected to be in the two-deep rotation.

🧠 Offensive & Defensive Risers

• Jacob Rizy — The transfer lineman has pushed for a starting spot on a veteran OL, drawing praise from Mike Norvell.

• Ousmane Kromah — True freshman RB has lived up to the hype since arriving, dazzling in practice and earning real consideration to start in Year 1.

Why It Matters: Depth concerns and unexpected changes are creating opportunities, and FSU’s late-camp risers could play pivotal roles when the Seminoles open against Alabama.

👉 Full camp intel here

🏈 Boggs Generating Buzz 🏈

FSU true freshman wide receiver Jayvan Boggs was singled out by 247Sports analysts as an under-the-radar name to watch this season.

🔥 Freshman Spotlight

• Tom Loy highlighted Boggs as a “tremendous playmaker” who could even be a Week 1 starter.

• Boggs built his reputation at Cocoa High School, excelling in big games against Venice and St. Thomas Aquinas.

• He previously committed to Gus Malzahn at UCF — now FSU’s offensive coordinator — adding intrigue to his fit in the system.

💨 Scouting Report

• Productive and reliable, though not considered an elite speed/size athlete.

• Florida State sources are “buzzing” about his strong camp performances.

• He had a standout high school connection with QB Brady Hart (now at Texas A&M).

Why It Matters: With Alabama looming, Boggs could emerge immediately as a key weapon in the passing game, giving FSU a young difference-maker on offense.

👉 Full breakdown here

🏈 ChatGPT’s FSU 2025 Prediction 🏈

Noles247 asked AI chatbot ChatGPT to simulate Florida State’s upcoming football season. The result? An 8–4 record with a 6–2 ACC mark and a trip to the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando.

🔥 Predicted Wins

• East Texas A&M, Kent State, Virginia, Pitt, Stanford, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, NC State

💨 Predicted Losses

• Alabama, Miami, Clemson, Florida

📉 Key Takeaways

• Strengths: Tommy Castellanos’ playmaking ability, new weapons at WR/TE, and Tony White’s aggressive defense.

• Weaknesses: Offensive line depth, secondary consistency, and finishing close games.

• Swing Games: Miami, NC State, Florida could swing the record higher or lower.

🧠 Bowl Projection

• Most likely: Pop-Tarts Bowl (Orlando) vs. a Big 12 runner-up tier opponent (Oklahoma State, Kansas State, or Utah).

• Other possibilities: Holiday Bowl (San Diego) or Gator Bowl (Jacksonville), potentially even against Florida or a mid-tier SEC power.

Why It Matters: Even an AI projection sees 2025 as a bounce-back year — but with rivalry games again defining the season’s ceiling.

👉 Full breakdown here

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap for today’s Chief Brief. With camp closing and Alabama on deck, the Seminoles are balancing fresh energy from newcomers with the steady hands of veteran leaders. The next time we check in, the 2025 season will be just days away from kickoff — and we’ll finally see how all the buzz translates to the field.

Thanks for reading, Chief Nation — here’s to a strong start and plenty of headlines still to come.