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How far will FSU Baseball go this postseason?
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TGIF, Seminole!
The postseason spotlight is officially here. Florida State baseball begins its NCAA Tournament run this afternoon in Tallahassee, and Link Jarrett has made his pitching decision as the Seminoles prepare for another regional challenge.
🏃♀️🥇 Blade Keeps Making History 🥇🏃♀️
Freshman sensation Rylee Blade punched her ticket to Eugene, while Shenese Walker and Lucy May Sleeman kept FSU’s national hopes growing at the NCAA East Regional.
🥎🌟 The Future Looks Bright in Softball 🌟🥎
Two more Seminoles earned Freshman All-America honors, reinforcing just how much young talent remains in Tallahassee despite the season’s disappointing finish.
⛳🏆 Championship Season Continues 🏆⛳
Florida State men’s golf tees off at the NCAA Championship looking to extend one of the sport’s most consistent postseason streaks.
🏀📅 Loucks Learns the Road Ahead 📅🏀
The ACC released its 2026-27 scheduling matrix, giving Florida State its first look at the conference gauntlet awaiting Luke Loucks in Year Two.
⚾🏟️ The Road to Omaha Starts Today 🏟️⚾
The Tallahassee Regional bracket is set, the national seed is locked in, and Dick Howser Stadium once again becomes the center of FSU’s postseason ambitions.
⚾🔥 Moore Gets the Ball 🔥⚾
Bryson Moore will take the mound against St. John’s as Florida State leans on one of its most dependable arms to open NCAA Tournament play.
🏈👀 Recruiting Weekends Are Heating Up 👀🏈
From priority running back Tai Phillips to Ohio standout Brayton Feister, Florida State is hosting several key prospects as June recruiting season officially ramps into high gear.
A postseason opener, a national qualifier, future stars earning All-America honors, and a massive recruiting month beginning to unfold… there’s plenty happening around the Garnet and Gold today.
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Florida State’s women opened NCAA East Regional competition in impressive fashion Thursday, led by freshman distance standout Rylee Blade, who officially secured her first trip to the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
🔥 Rylee Blade Keeps Her Breakout Season Rolling
Blade qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 10,000 meters
Finished fourth overall with a time of 32:40.82
Becomes Florida State’s first national qualifier in the event since 2019
Adds another milestone to a freshman season that already included an ACC Championship and meet record
⚡ Sprint Stars Advance to the Quarterfinals
Shenese Walker continued her dominant season by posting the fourth-fastest qualifying time in the 100 meters
Walker finished second in her heat with an 11.15 mark
Lucy May Sleeman also advanced, securing the final qualifying spot with a season-best 11.35
The Seminoles now have two sprinters alive heading into Saturday’s quarterfinals
🏹 Freshmen Continue Making Their Presence Felt
Blade’s national qualification highlights an outstanding rookie campaign
Alexa Schwartz wrapped up a strong freshman season in the javelin with an 18th-place finish
Schwartz owns the third-best javelin throw in program history and earned All-ACC honors this spring
Florida State’s young talent continues fueling the future of the program
👀 More Opportunities Await This Weekend
ACC discus champion Shamar Reid headlines Friday’s action for the men
FSU will have 17 athletes competing across upcoming quarterfinal and semifinal events
Multiple Seminoles remain in position to qualify for Eugene over the next two days
ESPN+ will continue carrying regional coverage throughout the weekend
Why It Matters: Florida State’s postseason momentum continues building. Rylee Blade’s national qualification gives the Seminoles another rising star headed to Eugene, while Shenese Walker, Lucy May Sleeman, and a deep group of athletes still have opportunities to add to FSU’s growing list of national qualifiers.
Florida State’s future continues looking bright as freshmen Anna Hinde and Makenna Sturgis were both named D1Softball Freshman All-Americans following standout debut seasons in Tallahassee.
🔥 Anna Hinde Delivered Behind the Plate and at the Plate
Earned D1Softball Freshman All-America Second Team honors
Started 61 games during her freshman season
Hit .344 with nine home runs and 43 RBI
Posted a .416 on-base percentage while serving as FSU’s primary catcher
Did not commit a single error behind the plate all season
⚡ Makenna Sturgis Proved Her Versatility
Also earned Freshman All-America Second Team recognition
Played in 61 games and made 49 starts
Hit .352 with 15 doubles, three home runs, and 32 RBI
Successfully transitioned from the outfield to second base late in the season
Did not commit an error after moving into the infield
Why It Matters: While much of the national attention has gone to stars like Isa Torres and Jazzy Francik, Florida State’s long-term outlook may be just as exciting. Anna Hinde and Makenna Sturgis proved they can already perform at an All-American level, giving the Seminoles two more foundational pieces as they chase a return to Oklahoma City.
Florida State men’s golf begins its pursuit of a national title Friday as the Seminoles make their sixth consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championship.
🔥 Another Championship Opportunity Awaits
No. 23 Florida State qualified for its sixth straight NCAA Championship
Seminoles advanced after finishing fifth at the NCAA Columbus Regional
Enter the national championship seeded 20th overall
⚡ Opening Rounds Are Officially Set
Florida State will be paired with Georgia and Southern California to begin competition
First-round tee time is Friday at 9:52 a.m. ET from the first tee
Saturday’s second round begins at 3:12 p.m. ET from No. 10
Future pairings and tee times will be determined by team standings
🏹 The Goal Is Survive and Advance
Top 15 teams after three rounds advance to Monday’s final stroke-play round
Top eight teams then move on to match play beginning June 2
Every shot becomes increasingly important over the opening three days
Why It Matters: Florida State has quietly become one of the most consistent programs in college golf, and this marks another opportunity for the Seminoles to compete on the sport’s biggest stage. The immediate challenge is finishing inside the top 15, but the ultimate goal remains earning a spot in match play and making a run at a national championship.
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Florida State now knows its ACC opponents for the upcoming season as the conference officially released the 2026-27 scheduling matrix on Thursday.
🔥 Two Home-and-Home Rivalries Headline the Schedule
Florida State will face Miami twice during the regular season
Seminoles will also play Clemson in a home-and-home series
Both matchups should be among the most anticipated games on the ACC schedule
🏹 Several Big Names Are Coming to Tallahassee
Florida State will host North Carolina, Louisville, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Pitt, Georgia Tech, and Virginia Tech
Gives Seminole fans multiple opportunities to see some of the ACC’s marquee programs at home
Home court could become a major factor for Luke Loucks’ squad
✈️ Challenging Road Trips Await
Seminoles will travel to Duke, Virginia, NC State, Wake Forest, Boston College, Cal, and Stanford
Cross-country trips add another layer of difficulty to the conference slate
Road performances could play a major role in determining postseason positioning
Why It Matters: While dates and tipoff times are still to come, Florida State now has a clearer picture of the path ahead in Luke Loucks’ second season. With home-and-home battles against Miami and Clemson, plus trips to Duke and Stanford, the ACC schedule should provide plenty of opportunities for the Seminoles to prove how quickly the program is progressing.
Florida State enters the NCAA Tournament as a top-10 national seed, but the road back to Omaha officially starts Friday at Dick Howser Stadium.
🔥 Seminoles Bring a Strong Resume Into the Postseason
Florida State enters the NCAA Tournament with a 38-17 record and the No. 10 national seed
Seminoles finished third in the ACC and posted a dominant 27-4 record at home this season
FSU is hosting a regional for the third consecutive year and the 38th time overall, the most in NCAA history
🏹 Postseason Success Has Become the Standard
Florida State has gone 6-0 in regional play over the past two seasons
Seminoles have won eight straight NCAA Tournament games at Dick Howser Stadium
Link Jarrett’s program has advanced to Super Regionals in both 2024 and 2025 and reached Omaha in 2024
👀 The Bracket Offers Opportunity — But No Easy Outs
Florida State opens against St. John’s on Friday at 3 p.m. on ACC Network
Coastal Carolina arrives as the No. 2 seed and brings recent national championship pedigree and College World Series experience
Northern Illinois enters with a school-record 35 wins and plenty of momentum after capturing the MAC Tournament title
⚡ Key Players Could Define the Weekend
ACC Pitcher of the Year Wes Mendes enters the postseason with a 9-3 record, 2.83 ERA, and 117 strikeouts
Brody DeLamielleure brings an 18-game hitting streak into regional play
John Abraham has been one of the nation's most effective bullpen arms with a 1.04 ERA in 43.1 innings
Why It Matters: Florida State has positioned itself exactly where it wanted to be entering postseason play; hosting in Tallahassee with one of the nation's strongest resumes. Now comes the harder part. The Seminoles have protected home field brilliantly under Link Jarrett, and another regional title would put them one step closer to returning to Omaha.
⚾🔥 Bryson Moore Gets the Ball as FSU’s Postseason Run Begins 🔥⚾
Florida State opens NCAA Tournament play Friday afternoon against St. John’s, and Link Jarrett is putting the ball in the hands of one of his most battle-tested arms.
Link Jarrett announced Bryson Moore will start Friday’s regional opener against St. John’s
The Virginia transfer has posted a 3.88 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 62.2 innings this season
Opponents are hitting just .221 against him while FSU owns an 8-5 record in his starts
🔥 Moore Has Become a Reliable Big-Game Option
Moore has worked six or more innings in three of his last five healthy starts
Despite having his pitch count managed throughout the season, he has consistently delivered quality outings
Jarrett specifically cited Moore’s toughness, poise, and success in pressure situations when explaining the decision
Jarrett called Moore’s previous "back-against-the-wall" performances a major factor in the choice
The staff believes his pitching style matches up well against the St. John’s lineup
"We feel very confident with Bryson," Jarrett said while previewing the regional
👀 St. John’s Brings a Dangerous Ace of Its Own
The Red Storm are expected to counter with veteran right-hander Liam O’Leary
O’Leary owns a 2.97 ERA over 100 innings this season
Jarrett praised O’Leary’s command, pitch mix, and ability to work deep into games
⚡ Bullpen Reinforcements Could Arrive at the Perfect Time
Jarrett indicated standout reliever John Abraham appears ready to return
Abraham looked sharp during a recent bullpen session after missing time
The junior enters the postseason carrying a remarkable 1.04 ERA in 43.1 innings this season
🩹 FSU Still Monitoring Lineup Health
Jarrett said Nathan Cmeyla is currently expected to be available
However, his status remains something the staff continues evaluating daily
Injuries have made lineup construction one of the biggest challenges of the season
Why It Matters: NCAA Tournament baseball often comes down to pitching depth and timely performances from veteran arms. Florida State believes Bryson Moore gives them the best chance to start the regional 1-0, while the potential return of John Abraham could provide a major boost as the Seminoles chase another postseason run in Tallahassee.
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🏈👀 FSU Just Got a Huge Opportunity With RB Target Tai Phillips 👀🏈
Florida State may not lead for one of its top running back targets yet, but the Seminoles just positioned themselves for a major recruiting opportunity heading into June.
Three-star South Carolina running back Tai Phillips visited Florida State for the first time this week
The visit came just days before his official visit scheduled for June 5-7
Phillips was able to watch FSU's first summer workout and spend extended time with the coaching staff
🏹 Kam Martin Is Making a Strong Early Push
Running backs coach Kam Martin officially offered Phillips on May 9
The two had already been communicating since February before the offer arrived
Martin has quickly made Phillips one of his top priorities in the 2027 class
Phillips called Florida State's practice "high-intensity" and praised the energy he saw throughout the workout
He spent significant time getting to know both the coaching staff and players
The visit helped him better understand how the program operates on a day-to-day basis
💬 Mike Norvell Left an Impression
Phillips described conversations with Mike Norvell as one of the highlights of the trip
He called Norvell "one of the realest coaches" he's spoken with during the recruiting process
Building that personal connection could become important as decision time approaches
⚔️ Alabama Remains the Team to Beat
The Crimson Tide have recruited Phillips for much longer and have hosted him multiple times already
Alabama is widely viewed as Florida State's biggest competition in the recruitment
Phillips currently has official visits scheduled only with Florida State and Alabama
👀 The Next Visit Could Decide Everything
Phillips canceled a planned Virginia Tech visit, narrowing his focus
He admitted the Florida State official visit may ultimately be the deciding factor in his recruitment
Phillips said he could shut down his recruitment shortly after completing his June visits
📈 A Commitment Could Come Quickly
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound back rushed for 919 yards and 12 touchdowns in just seven games last season
Ranked among the top 50 running backs nationally, Phillips remains one of FSU's most important targets at the position
The Seminoles will get the first opportunity to make their final pitch before Alabama gets the last visit
Why It Matters: Florida State doesn't often get a chance to go head-to-head with Alabama for a priority recruit and control the timing of the process. With Tai Phillips openly saying his FSU visit could determine his decision, next weekend suddenly becomes one of the most important recruiting weekends of the summer for Kam Martin and the Seminoles.
Florida State is continuing to expand its recruiting reach nationally, and one of the Midwest’s most versatile defensive prospects is in Tallahassee this week for a critical first look at the Seminoles.
🔥 Feister Makes His First Visit to Florida State
Four-star Ohio athlete Brayton Feister is visiting Florida State for the first time
The Seminoles offered him on May 17 and quickly got him to campus
FSU joins Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia, Notre Dame, Auburn, and Cal among the schools battling for his commitment
🏹 Most Schools See Him as a Future Linebacker
While listed as an athlete, Feister is primarily being recruited as a linebacker
Florida State views him as a potential impact defender in the middle of the defense
His combination of size, athleticism, and production has made him one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2027 class
💥 Production Jumps Off the Page
As a junior, Feister recorded 133 tackles, 39 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks
He also forced four fumbles and intercepted two passes
On offense, he added 1,098 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns as a running back
📈 National Recruiting Battle Is Heating Up
Feister ranks as the No. 151 overall prospect nationally and the No. 6 athlete in the 2027 class
He is considered one of Ohio's top prospects regardless of position
Oregon currently holds the lone Crystal Ball prediction
👀 Elite Athletic Traits Back Up the Film
The 6-foot-2, 238-pound prospect posted a reported 41.9-inch vertical jump
Scouts praise his closing burst, physicality, and ability to attack downhill
His versatility allows him to impact games as both a linebacker and occasional offensive weapon
👨👦 The Family Connection Could Help FSU
Florida State has also offered younger brother Brydon Feister in the 2028 class
Brydon is already viewed as one of Ohio's better athletes in his recruiting cycle
Building relationships with both prospects could benefit the Seminoles long-term
Why It Matters: Florida State faces an uphill battle against programs like Oregon, Ohio State, and Notre Dame, but simply getting Brayton Feister to Tallahassee so quickly after offering is significant. With official visits approaching and recruitment momentum building nationally, this trip gives the Seminoles an opportunity to establish themselves as a legitimate contender for one of the most productive defensive prospects in the 2027 class.
And that’s a wrap!
Postseason baseball officially begins this afternoon at Dick Howser Stadium, Rylee Blade is headed to Eugene, and recruiting season is starting to heat up as June visits arrive in Tallahassee.
We'll be back tomorrow with regional results, recruiting updates, and all the latest from around Florida State athletics.
Go Noles,
The Chief 🍢🔥
