Downgraded to out. Defensive lineman Deante McCray and defensive back Jamari Howard moved from questionable to out. Tre Wisner, Samuel Singleton Jr. and Ousmane Kromah remain out at running back, along with receiver Duce Robinson, center Bradyn Welch-Joiner and defensive tackle Kevin Wynn.

Upgraded to probable. Linebacker Caleb LaVallee and kicker Conor McAneney joined Blake Nichelson and K.J. Kirkland. FSU had no players listed questionable Wednesday.

On Pitt’s side. Quarterback Mason Heintschel remains out, and cornerback Shawn Lee Jr. was added as questionable. The next report comes Thursday evening, with a final update two hours before kickoff.

The challenge up front. Pitt gives up an FBS-low 2.24 yards per carry and has held six of nine opponents below 100 rushing yards. Expect Thomas and Ashton Daniels to handle much of the workload. Chavez Thompson is in line to fill in at center after replacing Welch-Joiner at BC.

Where FSU can find room. Pitt insider Jim Hammett pointed to seam throws and single coverage as ways to punish the Panthers’ aggressive fronts. Boston College and Miami went a combined 18-for-28 on third down against them. Jasen Lopez has eight catches over the past two games and could give Daniels another answer over the middle.

Pitt’s offense has changed. Hammett says Pitt has leaned more on the run since Heintschel went down. Holden Geriner started three of the next four games, and freshman Damon Ferguson ran for 185 yards and two touchdowns against Georgia Tech. Hammett’s prediction is Pitt 28–24.

How to watch. Friday at 7 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium on ESPN. Tomahawk Nation’s Wednesday guide listed Pitt as a 3.5-point favorite with a 54.5 total.

Four people at the center. McCullough, Purinton, board chair Peter Collins and Daniel Parker of Parker Executive Search will lead it. Bruce Warwick already provided a candidate list with research on potential buyouts and will continue to give input.

The calendar. McCullough cited signing day and the transfer portal as reasons to move quickly. Purinton said much of the research will happen behind the scenes while coaches are still in season.

The job beyond football. McCullough wants Purinton to run athletics as a CEO, return FSU to the Directors’ Cup top 10 and strengthen revenue operations. He described plans to combine three events teams and give revenue a full-time lead. FSU finished 41st in the 2025–26 Directors’ Cup.

Dickert’s case. Brett McMurphy calls 8–1 Wake Forest the ACC’s biggest overachiever against preseason expectations. Tomahawk Nation also flagged contract restrictions for members of Dickert’s staff as a potential complication.

The rest of the board. Rhett Lashlee, Bob Chesney and Eli Drinkwitz make up the next tier. Jimbo Fisher is listed as the dark horse.

Ponder’s pick. Former FSU quarterback Christian Ponder said he’d welcome Fisher back. He also said the two haven’t spoken in a long time. Fisher went 83–23 at FSU and won the 2013 national title.

Miles Russell. Already No. 6 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, Russell has played in multiple PGA Tour events. He told Warchant that staying close to home, FSU’s record and the chance to play for Trey Jones helped sell him on the program.

Charlie Woods. Woods was No. 134 in the Rolex AJGA standings and tied for eighth at the Junior Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Kaden Puranik also signed. Warchant reported that Swedish junior Edwin Askerfors was expected to join the class and had yet to announce.

On the course this week. Jack Whaley and Sophia Fullbrook represent England, and Freya Russell represents Scotland, at the Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship in Trinity, Texas, November 12–14.

David Giwa visits FSU. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound Hutchinson CC sophomore told Noles247 that this weekend’s FSU trip is his only confirmed visit. Herb Hand offered him October 28. He’s No. 5 among JUCO tackles and No. 15 overall in 247Sports’ rankings, with a decision planned for mid-December.

Jayden Miles returns to LSU. The four-star back remains committed to FSU and will officially visit LSU for the Texas game after attending the Alabama game last weekend. Missouri is on the schedule for the November 20 weekend, Ohio State is interested, and a return to FSU is possible. Miles told Geaux247 LSU has stayed in touch with him and his family.

Two more LSU visitors. Iowa Western’s Coaleon Johnson, the No. 2 JUCO corner in 247Sports’ rankings, starts his LSU official Friday and plans to announce November 30. Picayune defensive lineman Jeremiah Mark is expected for an unofficial visit. FSU has offered both.

Two Georgia prospects. Toombs County back Donterrius Mincey has drawn FSU interest after a breakout senior season, per 247Sports. Alabama gave 6-foot-8, 280-pound 2028 Lee County edge Steven Williams his first offer. He plans to visit the Tide again November 21.

Four in double figures. Emma Risch went 5-for-7 from three, and Morgan Stewart matched her 15 points with six assists. Jasmine Nivar had 14 and six assists, and Tatum Greene added 11 and seven rebounds.

Defense to offense. FSU converted 20 West Florida turnovers into 27 points and finished with 20 assists.

Florida is next. On3’s Talia Goodman had FSU 13th in her opening ACC power rankings, which came before Wednesday’s win. She circled the Florida game as the next measuring stick. The rivalry tips Sunday at 2 p.m. ET at the Tucker Center on ACCNX.

The lesson inside. Florida won the glass 41–29, and freshman Marcis Ponder was held to four points and three rebounds. The Osceola points to the way Florida’s veterans consistently got position against him.

Where to build. Sebastian Rancik scored 23, and Luke Loucks took encouragement from his team’s intensity. FSU went 4-for-21 from three and now gets a chance to reset Friday at 5 p.m. ET against Texas A&M–Corpus Christi on ACCNX.

Hudson. The third career conference honor for FSU’s leading scorer, who has six goals this season and 30 for her career.

Mutipula. The Canadian U-20 international made 12 starts and helped FSU keep six regular-season clean sheets. The NCAA selection show is Monday at 4 p.m. ET.

Indoor volleyball. Lindsay Allman signed outside hitter Ashlyn Quiri, opposite Juliana Lugo and setter Mollie VanDeusen. Prep Dig ranks the class No. 19 nationally.

Lacrosse. Sara Tisdale signed seven in the program’s third class, with six rated four or five stars. The group includes attackers Bella Fiorelli, Dylan McNamara and Whitney Reynolds, plus goalkeeper Harpor Garrett.

Beach volleyball. Brooke Niles added Lerin Rosenthal of Hermosa Beach, California, and Ashley Markle of Old Bridge, the program’s first New Jersey signee.

Women’s golf and tennis. English golfer Annabel Peaford represented Europe at the Junior Solheim Cup. Spanish tennis signee Lucia Rodriguez has won six junior singles titles and seven doubles titles.

Thursday. Jameis Winston is on the Giants’ roster. Brian Burns is on injured reserve.

More Noles to track. The weekend slate includes Keon Coleman in Buffalo, Jarrian Jones in Jacksonville and Tatum Bethune and Renardo Green with San Francisco.