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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Monday, Seminole!

Baseball bounced back in Berkeley to close out their road slate with a series win, Men’s Golf is prepped to host Regionals with a loaded lineup, and Gus Malzahn’s offense is starting to take shape - take a dive into the new-look quarterback and wide receiver rooms. Plus, FSU’s 2026 recruiting strategy? One word: speed. Let’s dive in.

👇 Today’s Lineup:

⚾ FSU locks up final road series at Cal behind Wes Mendes and a stingy bullpen

⛳ Men’s Golf hosts NCAA Regional with Clanton & Co. chasing another championship bid

💨 Speed kills — and FSU’s 2026 recruiting board is stacked with burners on both sides

🏈 QB Room Reset: Castellanos is QB1 — and ready to thrive in Malzahn’s system

📡 WR Update: Duce Robinson and Squirrel White headline a brand-new, big-play corps

Let’s get into it. 💪 

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⚾ Noles Lock Up Final Road Series with Rubber Match Win

No. 2 Florida State closed out its road slate with a bounce-back 5–1 win at Cal on Sunday, clinching the series and wrapping the regular season road schedule at 13–6 overall (10–5 in ACC play).

📊 Game 3 Highlights:

• 🎯 Wes Mendes: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 4 K — earns 6th win

• 🔒 Bullpen (Prescott & Charles): 4.0 IP, 0 R, 6 K — Charles notched 2nd save

• 🧨 Chase Williams: 2 RBI, key 2-out single in the 8th

• 💥 Max Williams & Cal Fisher: Each had a double and two hits

• 📈 Only 8 runs allowed by the staff in the entire 3-game series

🔁 Scoring Summary:

• 4th: Fisher walk → Faurot RBI double

• 5th: Lodise RBI single to make it 2–0

• 6th: Fisher RBI double answers Cal’s lone run

• 8th: Two unearned runs score on a hard-hit single by Chase Williams

📌 Stat of the Day:
Florida State improved to 36–11 (16–8 ACC) heading into their final regular season series.

🗓️ Up Next: The Noles return to Dick Howser Stadium for a marquee home series vs. North Carolina, beginning Thursday at 7 PM ET on ACCN.

👉 Click here for full recap + UNC series preview

⛳ Noles Host NCAA Regional With Fifth Straight Championship Bid on the Line

Florida State Men’s Golf is set to host the 2025 NCAA Tallahassee Regional from May 12–14 at Seminole Legacy — and the No. 11-ranked Noles are aiming to punch their ticket to a fifth consecutive NCAA Championship.

📍 Key Details:

• 🏌️‍♂️ Tournament Dates: May 12–14

• 📍 Location: Seminole Legacy Golf Club (Tallahassee)

• 🎟️ Admission: Free

• ⏰ Tee Times: Start daily at 7:30 AM off No. 1, 8:00 AM off No. 10

• 💻 Live Scoring: Available via Clippd + Regional Central Page

🔥 FSU’s Monday Grouping:
FSU will tee off Monday at 7:30 AM with Ole Miss (No. 5) and San Diego State (No. 16).

📊 Format + Stakes:
Top 5 teams from the 13-team, 5-individual field will advance to the NCAA Championship at Omni La Costa (May 23–28, Carlsbad, CA).

💪 The Lineup:
FSU will roll out four top-60 ranked golfers in the World Amateur Golf Rankings:

• 🌟 Luke Clanton — WAGR No. 1

• 🔥 Tyler Weaver — WAGR No. 31 (2nd at ACCs)

• 🎯 Jack Bigham — WAGR No. 48

• 💪 Gray Albright — WAGR No. 53

• ➕ Rounding it out: Carson Brewer & Patrick McCann

📈 Regional Field Highlights:
Top contenders include No. 5 Ole Miss, No. 16 SDSU, No. 22 Georgia, Louisville (RV), and Notre Dame (RV).

👉 Click here for tee times, scoring links & daily updates from Seminole Legacy

💨 FSU Going Full Speed in 2026 Recruiting Race

Florida State is making speed the name of the game in its 2026 recruiting strategy — and the staff’s targets reflect that burst-first mindset on both sides of the ball.

🎯 What They're Saying:
“I typically like the guys that have what I can't teach: height, weight, speed,” said safeties coach Evan Cooper. “Every now and then, you find a no-brainer — but speed and length are the priority.”

📍 DB Target to Know:
CJ Bronaugh (4⭐ CB, Windermere, FL)

• 🔥 Just ran a 10.34 to win a state title in the 100m dash (PR: 10.33)

• 🧱 Shutdown performance at the Under Armour Next Camp

• 📈 Ranking rose from No. 383 to No. 72 nationally

• 📝 Committed to Nebraska — but FSU will get a key summer OV

• 👀 Other contenders: LSU, Oregon, Texas A&M, Florida

🚀 WR Targets Built for Malzahn’s Speed Game:

Camden Capehart (Mississippi State commit | Winnsboro, TX)

• 🏆 Back-to-back 3A 100m state champ (10.14 wind-aided)

• 📊 56 catches, 1,379 yards, 25 TDs (24.6 YPR) as a junior

• 💬 Legit dual-sport star — not just track speed, but football production

• 📅 OV to FSU set for later this month

Brandon Bennett (Florida 3A 100m finalist | 10.4 PR)

• 💨 Stretch-the-field threat with real vertical burst

• 🔁 Official visit to FSU this summer

• 🧠 FSU battling Florida and Georgia in this recruitment

📈 The Bottom Line:
From secondary to slot, FSU is looking to stack elite speed at every level of the roster. If they can flip even one of these burners, it could reshape the 2026 class.

👉 Click here for full breakdowns on Bronaugh, Capehart, and Bennett

🏈 QB Room Reset: Castellanos Era Begins in Tallahassee

Florida State’s quarterback depth chart is set heading into the summer, and all eyes are on Tommy Castellanos as the new leader of Gus Malzahn’s rebuilt offense. After last season’s offensive struggles, FSU believes it’s found the perfect fit at QB — and early signs suggest major improvement is on the horizon.

📋 Who’s in the Room:

• Tommy Castellanos (Sr., Boston College transfer)
  Dual-threat veteran expected to start — passed for 2,000+ and rushed for 1,000+ in 2023
  Coaches rave about his fit in Malzahn’s system and his vocal leadership

• Brock Glenn (R-So.)
  Still the backup for now. Tough and respected, but production has lagged (sub-50% comp rate)

• Kevin Sperry (Fr.)
  Spring standout. Legit runner with arm talent — pushing for QB2 as early enrollee

• Jaylen King (Jr., transfer from ETSU)
  Adds depth and experience; expected to redshirt and compete down the road

📈 Why There’s Hope:

• Castellanos is a proven playmaker, now reunited with a coordinator who knows how to use him

• The QB room has a clear identity: mobile, aggressive, athletic

• Chemistry and leadership on offense — two things sorely lacking last year — are trending up

⚠️ Areas to Watch:

• Durability: Castellanos’ playing style invites contact — depth behind him must stay ready

• Turnovers: Ball security improved in 2024, but risk remains in a more freewheeling system

📊 2024 vs. 2025 Outlook:

FSU ranked near the bottom of the country in points and yards last year. That won’t be hard to improve — but if Castellanos clicks, the jump could be more than incremental.

👉 Click here for the full QB breakdown + analysis on every name in the room

📡 WR Reset: Robinson & White Headline New-Look Receiver Room

After a major overhaul, Florida State’s wide receiver corps is almost unrecognizable from last season — and that’s a good thing. With two dynamic transfers leading the way and a promising freshman class behind them, the Noles are betting on breakout speed and big-play potential in 2025.

👥 Who’s in the Room:

• Duce Robinson (6’6”, 222, Jr.)
  Former USC standout expected to be WR1. Big frame, big-play ability — and impressed in spring ball.

• Squirrel White (5’10”, 170, Sr.)
  Tennessee transfer and speedster. Missed part of spring (knee), but should be ready for fall. Had 67 catches in 2023.

• Jayvan Boggs (6’1”, 204, Fr.)
  True freshman with polished game and elite high school production. Pushing for early WR3 role.

• Lawayne McCoy (6’1”, 184, So.)
  Missed spring (hamstring), but should be back this summer. Was in the mix before the injury.

• Gavin Blackwell (5’11”, 185, Sr.)
  Post-spring transfer from UNC. More depth than star, but has experience.

• Elijah Moore, BJ Gibson, Micahi Danzy, Willy Suarez, Camdon Frier
  A mix of redshirt freshmen and two-sport athletes with upside. Danzy moved from RB to WR this spring. Moore has breakout potential if he becomes more consistent.

• Freshmen Tae’Shaun Gelsey & Teriq Mallory
  Both 6’4+ targets with big catch radii — developmental but intriguing long-term fits.

🔍 What’s to Like:

• Robinson + White = Legit Duo
  FSU finally has a reliable 1–2 punch, something it sorely lacked in 2024.

• Speed & Size Combo
  This group blends elite athleticism with big-bodied targets. Malzahn has tools to scheme with.

• Young Depth
  Freshmen like Boggs and Gelsey flashed in spring. If they emerge, this room could surprise.

⚠️ Areas to Watch:

• Health: White and McCoy missed key spring reps. Both need to be full-go by fall camp.

• Blocking: Perimeter effort will determine playing time in Malzahn’s scheme.

• Complementary Weapons: Outside of Robinson/White, who steps up?

📊 Will It Be Better Than 2024?

Absolutely. Last year’s group struggled with separation, hands, and overall impact. Robinson and White instantly raise the floor — but the ceiling will depend on development from Boggs, McCoy, or a surprise riser.

👉 Click here for full breakdown of the 2025 WR room and who’s primed to break out

And that’s a wrap!

With the final home baseball series looming, men’s golf eyeing another NCAA run, and the 2026 recruiting board lighting up with elite speed, Florida State is entering the final stretch of spring with momentum across the board.

Gus Malzahn’s offense is taking shape. The defense is mostly locked in. And with official visits around the corner, the next wave of future Seminoles could be decided in the coming weeks.

We’ll be here for every flip, fastball, and fairway swing.

Until next time — stay sharp, stay locked, and Go Noles. 🍢 🍢 🍢