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Happy hump day, Seminole!

From historic achievements in men’s tennis to key recruiting battles on the gridiron, there’s no shortage of action in Tallahassee.

🔥 Inside Today’s Brief:

• 🎾 FSU Men’s Tennis Makes History – Sweeping all three ACC weekly awards for the first time ever.

• ⚾ FSU Baseball Faces Schedule Change – A postponed game at Jacksonville shifts the midweek slate.

• 🏈 Top Recruits Eye Tallahassee – Four-star prospects Carter Luckie, Kyshawn Robinson, and CJ Bronaugh remain in play for the ‘Noles.

• 🏈 2026 LB Karon Maycock Commits – But will his recruitment stay locked in?

• 🏈 TE Landen Miree Sets FSU Official Visit – Seminoles continue to build momentum in the 2025 class.

From the courts to the diamond to the recruiting trail, we’ve got all the latest updates on FSU Athletics. Let’s dive in! 🔥

🎾 FSU Men’s Tennis Sweeps ACC Weekly Honors

Florida State Men’s Tennis made history this week, sweeping all three ACC weekly awards for the first time in program history.

🏆 ACC Player of the Week – Corey Craig 🏅 ACC Freshman of the Week – Jan Sebesta 🎾 ACC Doubles Team of the Week – Joshua Dous-Karpenschif & Erik Schiessl

Craig’s Dominant Performance

Craig secured his first ACC Player of the Week honor after an impressive top-10 road upset. He defeated Texas A&M’s Theo Papamalamis, a top-50 player, in straight sets (6-3, 7-6), marking his sixth-ranked win of the season.

Sebesta’s Breakout Freshman Year

Sebesta becomes FSU’s first-ever ACC Freshman of the Week since the award’s introduction in 2024. He played a crucial role in doubles, clinching a 6-4 win on Court 3 against Texas A&M. The freshman has an 8-3 singles record and has been instrumental in FSU’s early-season success.

Dous-Karpenschif & Schiessl Shine in Doubles

The duo earned their first ACC Doubles Team of the Week honor as partners, improving to 8-0 this spring. Their 6-3 win on Court 2 helped FSU secure a massive victory over Texas A&M. They’ve now defeated four ranked teams, including two top-10 programs.

🏆 What’s Next? 🔥 FSU opens ACC play at home this weekend:

• 🆚 Boston College – Friday, 4:00 PM

• 🆚 SMU – Sunday, 12:00 PM

🔗 More on FSU Tennis’ historic week and upcoming matches here

⚾ No. 7 Florida State Baseball Game at Jacksonville Postponed

Due to inclement weather, FSU Baseball’s midweek matchup against Jacksonville has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 26 at 6:00 PM ET at John Sessions Stadium.

🎟 Ticket Update: Fans with tickets for the originally scheduled game can use them for Wednesday’s rescheduled matchup.

📺 How to Watch & Listen:

• Watch: ESPN+

• Listen: WFLA 100.7 FM | FSU Gameday App | Seminoles.com

• Live Stats: JUDolphins.com

🔜 What’s Next?

🏠 FSU returns home this weekend for a three-game series against Georgetown (Feb. 28 – March 2).

🏈 FSU in the Mix for Four-Star DL Carter Luckie

Florida State is among the top contenders for Carter Luckie, a four-star defensive tackle from Norcross, GA. Despite never visiting Tallahassee, Luckie has the Seminoles in his top four alongside Georgia, Ohio State, and Nebraska.

🔥 Recruiting Highlights:

• 📅 FSU Official Visit Scheduled – June (Date TBD)

• 🔥 Spring Practice Visit Likely – First trip to Tallahassee

• 🏆 2024 Stats: 51 tackles, 24 TFLs, 2 sacks, 9 QB hurries

• 🎯 National Ranking: No. 39 DL (247Sports)

Why FSU Stands Out?

🔺 Strong Coaching Connection – Luckie has built a relationship with FSU DL Coach Terrance Knighton since his hire in December.
🏈 Player Development – FSU’s track record of defensive line success is a key factor in Luckie’s decision.
💬 Family Ties – His brother, Lawson Luckie, was high on FSU during his own recruitment and has spoken highly of the program.

🔜 What’s Next?

• Spring Visit Expected – Luckie will visit FSU before his June official.

• Final Decision Coming Soon – Luckie aims to commit shortly after his summer officials.

🔗 More on FSU’s pursuit of Luckie and the latest recruiting buzz here.

🏈 FSU Still in the Mix for 2026 DB Kyshawn Robinson

Top247 safety Kyshawn Robinson (Pittsburgh, PA – Westinghouse) is evaluating his next steps in recruitment, with Florida State still in the mix despite shifting interest from multiple programs.

🔥 Recruiting Highlights:

• 📅 West Virginia Official Visit Set – June 13 weekend

• 📍 Tulane Spring Practice Visit – March 15

• 🏈 Position Preference: Wants to play nickel or corner at the next level

• 🎯 Ranking: Top247 prospect with offers from Colorado, FSU, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt & WVU

Where Does FSU Stand?

🔺 FSU in Previous Top 6 – Robinson initially listed the Seminoles among his favorites but has seen other programs ramp up their pursuit.
🏈 Waiting on a Spring Visit – Robinson has not confirmed a visit to Tallahassee yet, but the door remains open.
💪 Injury Factor – Some schools are taking a wait-and-see approach after he missed his junior season with a hip injury.

🔜 What’s Next?

• More visits expected – Robinson is still mapping out additional trips before setting his official schedule.

• FSU’s Position in the Race – The Seminoles could re-enter the mix with a strong spring push.

🔗 More on Robinson’s recruitment and FSU’s latest recruiting updates here.

🏈 FSU Lands Commitment from 2026 LB Karon Maycock, but Recruitment Isn’t Over

Florida State secured a key early commitment from 2026 Miami Central linebacker Karon Maycock, a long-time defensive target for the Seminoles. The 6'1", 200-pounder cited FSU’s consistent interest and strong relationships as the driving factors behind his decision.

🔥 Commitment Details:

• 🏈 Ranked No. 62 LB in 2026 class (Top247)

• 📊 Junior Stats: 62 tackles, 17 TFLs, 3 sacks (8 games)

• 🔥 Relationship with FSU Coaches: Maintains daily contact with LB coach John Papuchis

• 🏠 South Florida Pipeline: New Miami Central head coach Derrick Gibson is a former FSU DB

🚨 Recruitment Still Open

Despite his commitment, Maycock still plans to take visits to other programs. His official visit schedule includes:
📅 Miami (May 30 - June 1)
📅 Penn State (June 6-8)
📅 Alabama (June 13-15)
📅 Florida State (June 20-22)

🔜 What’s Next?

FSU will host Maycock for his final summer official visit, giving them a chance to reinforce his commitment. With a strong South Florida connection and a long-standing relationship, the ‘Noles remain in the driver’s seat—but the battle isn’t over yet.

🔗 More on Maycock’s recruitment and FSU’s push to keep him locked in here.

🏈 2025 TE Landen Miree Sets Official Visit to FSU

Florida State is in the mix for Top247 tight end Landen Miree (Cincinnati, OH – Princeton), as the 6’4”, 220-pounder has locked in an official visit to Tallahassee this summer.

📅 Miree’s Official Visit Schedule

• Washington – May 30

• North Carolina – June 3

• Cincinnati – June 7

• Florida State – June 14

• SMU – June 21

🔥 Why FSU is in the Mix

Miree has developed a strong relationship with FSU’s tight ends coach Chris Thomsen and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn as the Seminoles continue to pursue him aggressively.

📈 Recruiting Profile

• 🏈 National Ranking: No. 26 TE (On3 Industry)

• 🔥 Strengths: Versatile H-back/tight end, strong hands, athletic route-runner

• 💪 Fits FSU’s Offensive Scheme: Miree’s ability to line up in multiple positions makes him an intriguing option for the Seminoles’ offense.

🔜 What’s Next?

Miree’s recruitment is heating up, and FSU will look to make a strong impression during his official visit on June 14. With several top schools vying for his commitment, the ‘Noles will have to make their case for why Tallahassee should be his future home.

🔗 More on Miree’s recruitment and FSU’s tight end targets here.

🏈 FSU Making a Strong Push for 4⭐ CB & Nebraska Commit CJ Bronaugh

Florida State is ramping up its pursuit of four-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh (Windermere, FL), who recently earned DB MVP honors at the Under Armour Next Camp in Orlando. Despite his commitment to Nebraska, the Seminoles are pushing to get him on campus multiple times this spring.

🔥 Recruiting Highlights

• 🏆 DB MVP at Under Armour Camp – One of the top performers in Orlando.

• 📈 Big Ranking Jump – Entered the On300 rankings for the first time at No. 139 overall.

• 🔝 Position Rankings – No. 16 CB in the country, No. 20 player in Florida.

• 🚀 FSU’s Competition – Nebraska, Penn State, Clemson, LSU, Tennessee, Syracuse.

📅 Upcoming Visits

• Florida State (Spring Break) 🌴

• Clemson (Spring Break) 🐅

• Penn State (Official Visit) 🔵⚪

🏹 FSU’s Pitch to Bronaugh

Florida State has been heavily recruiting Bronaugh, with head coach Mike Norvell and safeties coach Evan Cooper leading the charge.

Bronaugh has yet to decommit from Nebraska, but his upcoming visit to FSU will be crucial in the Seminoles’ efforts to flip the rising defensive star.

🔗 More on Bronaugh’s recruitment and FSU’s chances here.

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap for today’s edition of The Chief Brief! 🎯 

From the tennis courts to the football recruiting trail, the ‘Noles are making moves across the board. Stay locked in as FSU Baseball continues its dominant run, top recruits weigh their decisions, and spring football gets closer.

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🔥 Stay fearless, stay gold, and as always—Go ‘Noles! 🔥