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Jordan Travis Retires, Edenfield Goes Pro, and FSU’s Portal Stays Hot πŸ”₯

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May 01, 2025

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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Thursday, Seminole!

Big names rising, legendary farewells, and future stars on deck.
From Jordan Travis' emotional retirement to Michaela Edenfield's leap to the pros, it's been a week full of milestones and momentum in Tallahassee. Golf, tennis, softball, and the portal are all heating up β€” and we’ve got it all wrapped in one sharp edition.

Inside today’s Chief Brief:

  • πŸ₯Ž Edenfield goes pro in style

  • πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ Clanton continues to rewrite FSU golf history

  • 🧱 Two new O-line portal targets visit the Noles

  • πŸ–οΈ AVCA First-Team honors for beach duo

  • 🏈 A heartfelt goodbye from No. 13

Let’s get into it. πŸ”±πŸ‘‡

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πŸ₯Ž Michaela Edenfield Headed to Pro Softball πŸ₯Ž

A special Senior Showcase moment turned into a career milestone as Michaela Edenfield received a Golden Ticket to play professionally with Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). πŸ’«

The Legacy:

  • Over 215 games in Garnet & Gold

  • 3x All-ACC, 2024 All-American, 2023 WCWS All-Tournament Team

  • Will finish top 10 in FSU history in HRs, RBIs, walks, and putouts

πŸ“Ί Tune In: The AUSL College Draft Show airs May 3 on ESPNU (9 p.m. ET) to see where Edenfield lands.

πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ Luke Clanton Named to Fred Haskins Award Watch List πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ

Florida State’s Luke Clanton has been named to the 2024–25 Fred Haskins Award postseason watch list, given to the nation’s top male collegiate golfer.

Why It Matters:

  • Clanton has 3 individual wins, top-15 finishes in all 9 events, and a 69.36 scoring average this season β€” second-best in FSU history (behind only… himself).

  • He’s FSU’s all-time match play win leader, with 9 total.

  • Earned his PGA TOUR Card by hitting 20 accelerated points.

  • First amateur with back-to-back top 10s on TOUR since 1957 (2nd at John Deere, 10th at Rocket Mortgage).

Finalists will be announced May 16, with voting open through May 26.

πŸ–οΈ Durish & Koenig Named AVCA First-Team All-Americans πŸ–οΈ

Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig were named AVCA First-Team All-Americans, recognizing them as one of the top pairs in the country for the 2025 beach volleyball season.

The Highlights:

  • First All-America honor for Durish; Koenig adds this to her indoor Third-Team honor from earlier this year.

  • Duo went 24-8 on court one, including wins over top-ranked opponents.

  • Honors also include: CCSA Co-Pair of the Year, All-Conference First Team, and All-Tournament Team.

Coach Brooke Niles: β€œThey’re the embodiment of what it means to be an All-American.” πŸ’―

πŸ₯Ž Isa Torres Named Top 25 Finalist for USA Softball Player of the Year πŸ₯Ž

Sophomore shortstop Isa Torres has been named a Top 25 Finalist for the USA Softball National Player of the Year, becoming one of the top contenders in the country.

By the Numbers:

  • .443 average, 78 hits (most in the ACC, 3rd nationally)

  • Hits in 41 of 49 games, reached base in 44

  • Just 3 strikeouts in 176 ABs πŸ€―

  • Also adding power: 7 HR, 39 RBI

  • Defensively elite: only 6 errors at shortstop all season

Torres is vying to become FSU’s third-ever winner of the award β€” and the first hitter to do it.

πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ FSU Men’s Golf Earns No. 2 Seed in NCAA Tallahassee Regional πŸŒοΈβ€β™‚οΈ

The NCAA Men’s Golf Regional field is set, and Florida State will host 13 teams at Seminole Legacy from May 12–14. 🎯

Quick Hits:

  • FSU is the No. 2 seed, behind top-seeded Ole Miss.

  • Five teams in the field are ranked or receiving votes nationally.

  • The top five finishers will advance to the NCAA Championship in California (May 23–28).

  • FSU is chasing its fifth straight NCAA Championship berth.

πŸ“ Admission is free β€” come watch the Noles defend home turf.

🎾 FSU Men’s Tennis Set for NCAA Tournament Opener πŸŽΎ

No. 19 Florida State opens the 2025 NCAA Men’s Tennis Tournament this Friday at 11 a.m. vs. Samford in the Columbia Regional.

The Setup:

  • FSU joins #13 South Carolina, Samford, and VCU in the regional.

  • First-round winners meet Saturday at 11 a.m. for a spot in Round 3.

  • Noles enter at 18-8 overall, with 9 conference wins β€” their most since 2018.

  • Head coach Dwayne Hultquist leads FSU to its 21st NCAA trip in 22 years.

ACC Honors Roll In:

  • Corey Craig (Court 1): All-ACC First Team | 18-6 record, No. 16 nationally

  • Jamie Connel: All-ACC Second Team, 24-9 in singles

  • Alex Bulte & Youcef Rihane: All-ACC Doubles Second Team, 19 wins

🏈 Jordan Travis Announces Retirement from Football πŸˆ

Florida State legend Jordan Travis has officially retired from football, he announced Wednesday alongside the New York Jets, citing complications from his 2023 leg injury.

πŸ“ In a hand-written letter, Travis thanked his family, coaches, teammates, and the Jets organization:

"This is not the ending I had ever imagined, but I do trust The Lord's Plan above all else."

A Legendary Career:

  • 46 games played | 8,644 passing yards, 65 passing TDs

  • 1,910 rushing yards, 31 rushing TDs, 1 receiving TD

  • FSU’s all-time leader in total offense, TD responsibility, and QB rushing yards

  • 2023 ACC Player of the Year | Finished 5th in Heisman voting

  • Led FSU to an 11-0 start in 2023 before his season-ending injury

From transfer uncertainty to the heart and soul of the Seminoles, Travis’ impact on FSU football is eternal. πŸ’›β€οΈ

🧱 FSU Lands Massive OL Transfer Ja’Elyne Matthews πŸ§±

Florida State didn’t wait long to lock in Rutgers transfer Ja’Elyne Matthews β€” and neither did he. The 6'6", 340-pound offensive tackle landed Tuesday night, signed by Wednesday morning.

The Scoop:

  • Former 3⭐️ prospect, No. 75 OT in the portal (per 247Sports)

  • Enrolled at Rutgers in January before entering the portal mid-April

  • Also visited Syracuse, but FSU closed the deal fast

Matthews on his decision:

β€œI want to be part of the greatness at FSU… I'm ready to run through a brick wall for the coaches and even the people here.”

β€œThey didn’t recruit me β€” they built a relationship. That’s why I’m here.”

🧱 FSU Impresses Vanderbilt OL Transfer Josh Raymond on Visit πŸ§±

Florida State hosted Vanderbilt transfer Josh Raymond this week as the 6'4", 298-pound Orlando native looks to return to his home state β€” and FSU made a strong impression.

The Rundown:

  • Raymond played at Lake Mary HS, has ties to OL coach Herb Hand from his UCF days.

  • Says film study with Hand was the highlight of the visit:

  • Likely a guard projection at FSU, but has T/G versatility and elite mobility in space.

  • UCF and FSU are his top two schools, but no commitment yet β€” he’s waiting to speak with family.

  • Already tight with former Vandy teammate Gunnar Hansen, now FSU’s projected LT.

β€œThis is top-tier football. It’s Florida State.”
β€œNorvell’s a real straight shooter β€” family, faith, football. That’s what I’m about too.”

And that’s a wrap!

Jordan Travis reminded us that greatness isn’t always about stats β€” it’s about impact.
Michaela Edenfield is off to the pros. Isa Torres and Luke Clanton are chasing national titles. And the portal? Still busy.

Keep repping the Garnet & Gold, and we’ll keep you locked in.

Catch you next time,
β€” The Chief Brief Team

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