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Florida State fired Mike Norvell Sunday, ending his tenure at 41–39 and putting Rick Stockstill in charge for the final four games. A day after the Clemson loss, the coaching debate became a coaching search.
FSU is now searching for an AD and a head coach, with a buyout around $50 million and recruits weighing what comes next. We’ve got the decision, the candidate boards and the questions behind the next hire, plus the fan reaction. Both basketball teams open tonight, while soccer and volleyball supplied Sunday wins.
📋 In Today’s Chief Brief:
🏈 Norvell’s Tenure Ends: FSU moves on at 41–39 and turns the final month over to Stockstill.
🔥 Why Clemson Was the Final Straw: Reports detail the overnight discussions and the growing cost of keeping Norvell.
🎙️ The Interim Staff: Sims takes over the defense, Moss coaches safeties and Harris handles the offensive calls.
🏛️ Two Searches at Once: Parker will handle both openings as McCullough clarifies what he means by program fit.
💵 The Buyout: Published estimates sit around $50 million, with more spending required for the transition.
👀 The First Hot Boards: Diaz, Drinkwitz and Dickert recur, with established coaches, builders and coordinators also in view.
🧭 The Hiring Debate: TN weighs the tradeoffs, while Guerrera names four candidates he would avoid.
🧱 The Roster-Building Question: The next staff inherits recruiting, funding and retention decisions alongside the coaching job.
💬 The Fan Reaction: Five Reddit threads mix relief with questions about the AD search and the next hire.
🎯 Commitments Reaffirmed: Flaherty, Green and several defenders say they remain pledged, while Poole and LeJeune watch the search.
🔄 The Recruiting Watch: Thompson decommits, Dobson weighs a departure and younger prospects assess the changes.
👀 The Visitor Follow-Up: Miles, Williams and Davis praised their weekend visits before Sunday changed the staff picture.
📊 The Numbers and Rotation: Explosive plays sit alongside protection and turnover problems in the post-Clemson breakdown.
🏀 Men’s Opening Night: Loucks’ Noles face Charlie Ward’s FAMU team at 8:30 in Tampa on ESPNU.
🏀 The Frontcourt Investment: Ponder, Steen and the transfers give Loucks more size and competition for minutes.
🏀 The Women’s Opener: Merrimack visits the Tucker Center at 6 on ACC Network Extra.
⚽ Miami Shut Out: Soccer wins 2–0 and moves into fourth in the ACC before Thursday’s home finale.
🏐 A Virginia Sweep: Higgins leads the road win, with Georgia Tech visiting Tully Tuesday at 6.
🏈 The NFL Noles: Sweat’s overtime sack headlines the alumni roundup, with contributions across the league.
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🏈 The Mike Norvell Era Ends at 41–39
Florida State fired Mike Norvell on Sunday, ending his tenure during his seventh season. Rick Stockstill takes over as interim head coach after Saturday’s 36–24 loss to Clemson dropped FSU to 3–5 overall and 1–4 in the ACC.
The final record: Norvell leaves 41–39 at FSU. The Seminoles are 10–22 since the start of 2024, including 4–17 in conference play.
The high point: His rebuild produced a 19-game winning streak across 2022 and 2023, an unbeaten 2023 regular season and an ACC championship. The program never recovered its footing after that season.
The announcement: President Richard McCullough said FSU will immediately begin a national search. Interim AD Bruce Warwick said Norvell spoke to his wife and then addressed the players before leaving; the team gave him an ovation.
Still on the schedule: Four regular-season games remain. FSU needs three wins to reach six, beginning Saturday at Boston College.
Why It Matters: FSU has ended the uncertainty around Norvell with four games left. The immediate jobs are choosing permanent leadership and keeping the current roster and recruiting class together. 🍢🍢
🔥 Why Clemson Became the Breaking Point
Coming out of a bye week, FSU delivered four turnovers and another loss to a struggling opponent. McCullough called Saturday “a bit of a defining moment” and said he was not seeing the trajectory the program needed.
The overnight push: Chris Hummer reports administrators and boosters held discussions late Saturday and Sunday morning. Some decision-makers had still considered bringing Norvell back in 2027 before Clemson; the loss changed that calculation.
The warning signs: Ira Schoffel traces the rising pressure to Louisville, where FSU surrendered a 14–0 lead and was outscored 44–6 the rest of the way. Trustees and major Bowden Society donors were on that trip.
The cost of waiting: Schoffel reports roughly 3,000 fewer season tickets sold this year than in 2025, along with messages from fans threatening to stop donations and ticket purchases.
The columnists: Chop Chat’s Guerrera argues the loss of public confidence had become another cost of retaining Norvell. His separate White column says the defensive change should have come after the Alabama and Louisville collapses.
Why It Matters: The reports describe a decision about lost support as well as football results. Waiting had become costly, too. 🍢🍢
🎙️ Stockstill Leads the Interim Staff
Rick Stockstill brings 18 seasons of head-coaching experience to FSU’s final month. The former Seminole quarterback, 68, returned as director of offensive scouting in January 2024. Warwick cited his experience, recruiting knowledge and relationships across the roster.
The résumé: He went 113–111 at Middle Tennessee from 2006–23, reaching 10 bowls and winning four. His assistant-coaching stops included Clemson, South Carolina, East Carolina and UCF.
The FSU connection: Stockstill played quarterback from 1977–81 and entered the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019. He led the 1980 team to a 10–2 record and No. 5 finish. SI’s profile also recalls his Middle Tennessee team’s 45–31 win at Miami in 2022.
The defensive changes: Tony White and safeties coach Evan Cooper were dismissed. Linebackers coach Ernie Sims becomes interim defensive coordinator, and assistant defensive backs coach Greg Moss takes over the safeties. Sims previously coordinated USF’s defense for its final three games in 2022.
The offense: On3 reports offensive coordinator and receivers coach Tim Harris Jr. will take over play-calling. The Osceola confirms the new assignments.
The remaining dates: At Boston College November 7 at noon on ACC Network; at Pitt Friday, November 13; NC State November 21; Florida Friday, November 27. All times are Eastern.
Get to know Stockstill → · Warwick explains the interim choices → · Sims’ promotion → · On3 on the staff changes → · Cooper’s departure →
Why It Matters: Stockstill has a month to stabilize the team while FSU conducts its search. Boston College preparation begins under new leadership on both sides of the ball. 🍢🍢
🏛️ Parker Will Run Both Leadership Searches
FSU has hired Daniel Parker of Parker Executive Search to run both the athletic director and football coaching searches. McCullough said the firm was selected Friday for the AD opening and will also handle the newly vacant coaching job.
They will run simultaneously: McCullough acknowledged the complication of conducting both searches at once. He did not announce a deadline for either hire or settle which would be completed first.
The decision-making group: The president said the coaching search’s inner circle had not yet been fully determined. Hummer reports McCullough and trustees chair Peter Collins are expected to lead the process while the AD position remains open.
The calendar: The early signing period is December 2–4, and Warwick says the portal opens January 4. Acting now gives FSU more time to evaluate coaches and prepare for next year’s roster.
The alignment question: Hummer notes a prospective head coach will want clarity about the athletic department’s leadership, while a prospective AD may want a voice in the football hire.
What “Florida State person” meant: McCullough clarified that he meant “character and fit.” Warwick said recruiting outreach would begin Sunday night, with agents already part of the process.
Noles247 on Parker’s role → · McCullough and Warwick on the timeline → · Evans on what comes next → · TN’s fuller press-conference coverage →
Why It Matters: The hires need to agree on authority, staffing and roster resources. FSU is trying to establish that alignment with December signing decisions approaching. 🍢🍢
💵 Norvell’s Buyout Comes to Roughly $50 Million
Norvell’s departure comes with a buyout around $50 million, although published estimates differ. CBS Sports calculates just over $48.6 million; Pete Nakos reports roughly $51 million for an in-season dismissal.
The central obligation: The reporting describes a payment based on 85% of remaining compensation, with additional terms tied to prior contract changes.
The offset: Norvell has a duty to seek another job. Qualifying compensation from subsequent employment can reduce what FSU owes, so the eventual total could change.
The larger transition: Nakos’ sources estimate firing the staff and making the next hire could put the overall change in the $100 million range. That is a reported estimate for the broader transition, not Norvell’s individual buyout.
The next budget: The successor’s salary, assistant staff and roster investment all have to fit alongside the obligations FSU has already taken on.
Why It Matters: The buyout is part of the transition cost. FSU must also fund a new staff and a competitive roster while meeting its existing contract obligations. 🍢🍢
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👀 The First Coaching Hot Boards Take Shape
Manny Diaz, Eli Drinkwitz and Jake Dickert appear repeatedly on the early candidate boards. The lists combine reporting and writers’ assessments. FSU has announced a national search, with no public interview list.
Manny Diaz, Duke: The FSU graduate has Duke at 6–2 after last season’s ACC title. Nakos reports Diaz wants the FSU job.
Eli Drinkwitz, Missouri: He is 64–32 as a head coach. His recent extension and Missouri’s resources make price and availability central questions.
Jake Dickert, Wake Forest: A 9–4 debut has been followed by a 7–1 start. CBS raises a possible contractual obstacle to an ACC move; Dickert’s own terms remain unconfirmed.
Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State: FSU’s former offensive coordinator has a Big 12 title and CFP appearance. He is coaching his alma mater, which is 4–4 this fall.
Other established coaches: Rhett Lashlee at SMU and Jeff Brohm at Louisville appear on multiple boards. Nakos also includes Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck, Houston’s Willie Fritz and Washington’s Jedd Fisch.
Crawford’s wider board: UCLA’s Bob Chesney, Memphis’ Charles Huff, New Mexico’s Jason Eck, Kentucky’s Will Stein, Fresno State’s Matt Entz, Western Michigan’s Lance Taylor and Boise State’s Spencer Danielson.
The coordinator route: Georgia’s Glenn Schumann, LSU’s Blake Baker and Charlie Weis Jr., Indiana’s Bryant Haines and Mike Shanahan, Florida’s Buster Faulkner, Miami’s Corey Hetherman and Alabama’s Kane Wommack.
The Fisher question: Nakos reports Jimbo Fisher has spoken with donors and positioned himself for consideration. FSU’s interest in rehiring him remains unknown.
Kanell’s three: Danny Kanell recommends calls to Dickert, Diaz and FIU’s Willie Simmons. His Simmons argument centers on a lower coaching salary leaving more money for the roster.
Crawford’s full hot board → · Nakos’ candidates and reporting → · Gene Williams’ evaluation of fit and obstacles → · CBS Sports’ candidate analysis → · Kanell’s three suggestions →
Why It Matters: The lists show several possible directions for the search. Availability, staff plans and roster-building experience will help determine which candidates FSU can realistically pursue. 🍢🍢
🧭 The Case for and Against the Candidates
Tomahawk Nation’s panel weighs the case for and against each candidate, while Chop Chat’s Jarrett Guerrera identifies four hires he would avoid. Their assessments put the tradeoffs behind the names in focus.
The coordinator gamble: TN weighs Glenn Schumann’s recruiting and defensive background against his lack of head-coaching experience. Its writers also question what staff Indiana’s Bryant Haines or Mike Shanahan could assemble away from Curt Cignetti.
The familiar names: TN balances Manny Diaz’s FSU ties and Duke success against the challenge of scaling up. Its Fisher discussion weighs championship recruiting against his Texas A&M results and time away from coaching.
Two more offensive options: TN includes Miami coordinator Shannon Dawson and Pitt coordinator Kade Bell, both with questions about their first chance to run an entire program.
Guerrera’s avoid list: His concerns are Schumann’s first-time status, Jeff Traylor’s conference track record, Charles Huff’s potential post-success contract demands, and the cost of a bidding war for Jason Eck. Those are the columnist’s judgments.
Why It Matters: Every route comes with a tradeoff. FSU’s interviews need to test how each coach would recruit, assemble a staff and run the program. 🍢🍢
🧱 The Recruiting and Roster-Building Test
Hummer and Sonnone argue that FSU needs better recruiting and evaluation alongside greater roster funding. Their reporting, and Evans’ analysis, examine how the program can turn a new hire into sustained improvement.
The reported spending gap: Hummer puts FSU’s roster spending just above $20 million and Miami’s above $40 million. He reports FSU passed on Cam Ward’s roughly $2 million asking price after 2023 amid a roster budget around $10 million.
The recruiting foundation: Hummer notes Norvell never signed a top-10 high school class at FSU and identifies Joshua Farmer and Azareye’h Thomas as the two NFL draft picks from his high school signees.
The organizational lesson: Sonnone argues FSU failed to adapt as its early transfer-portal advantage disappeared. He also reports Collins has favored retaining John Garrett with a future staff, raising a question about how the next coach’s personnel operation would be assembled.
Players to protect: Hummer highlights injured running back Ousmane Kromah, receiver Jayvan Boggs and defensive lineman Mandrell Desir as important pieces. Micahi Danzy is another valuable receiver; possible returns by Duce Robinson or Rylan Kennedy would be additional wins if they materialize.
Hummer on resources and roster retention → · Sonnone on the lessons FSU must learn → · Evans on the rebuilding opportunity →
Why It Matters: The hire will shape FSU’s personnel operation as well as its coaching staff. Retaining the roster’s young contributors is one of the first tests. 🍢🍢
💬 Relief and Hiring Questions on r/fsusports
Sunday’s r/fsusports threads mixed relief over the changes with concern about who makes the next hire. The discussion quickly turned to the AD search, roster funding and which coaches FSU should pursue.
On Norvell: The firing thread included plenty of relief, alongside appreciation for his commitment to the program. As u/Dazzling_Bit_7538 put it: “Like the guy, but it needed to happen.” Other commenters wished him success elsewhere while agreeing FSU needed a change.
On White: The defensive coordinator thread centered on frustration with repeated failures to get stops. u/thejawa wrote, “Great day to be a hater of 3rd and Noles,” then noted those frustrations had outlasted multiple coordinators.
On the remaining staff: The Cooper thread turned into a debate over how far the changes should go. Several commenters defended Tim Harris Jr., pointing to the receivers as one of the team’s productive units.
On leadership: The press-conference discussion repeatedly questioned the AD search and who should control the coaching hire. u/SteelyEyedHistory wrote: “We need him to hire a good AD and stay out of their way.”
On candidates: The coaching megathread included support for Schumann, arguments over Diaz and Fisher, and disagreement about FSU’s ability to attract established winners. Those wishes and predictions remain fan opinion.
Why It Matters: The threads have already shifted toward the AD search, control of the coaching hire and roster funding. Sunday’s relief has quickly become scrutiny of what follows. 🍢🍢
🎯 Commits Reaffirm Pledges as the Search Begins
Several FSU commits have reaffirmed their pledges after Norvell’s dismissal. Others are waiting to learn who the Seminoles hire. Noles247 and Rivals spoke directly with recruits Sunday.
Still pledged: Quarterback Logan Flaherty, receiver Sean Green, edges Anthony Cavallaro and Jaxon Holly, and defensive lineman Eric Vaulx Jr. all said they remain committed. Flaherty called himself “100% locked in.”
The assistant relationships: Holly specifically emphasized his commitment to Nick Williams. Vaulx praised the program and the relationships he has built while acknowledging he is evaluating the coaching changes.
Poole and LeJeune: Sonnone’s separate intel says top-ranked commit Ta’Shawn Poole is willing to see who FSU hires. Sam LeJeune also remains committed and interested in the next hire. Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia remain threats for Poole; California and Mississippi State are programs to watch with LeJeune.
Green’s importance: He is FSU’s remaining 2027 receiver commitment after Majay Thompson’s departure. His post-dismissal statement to Rivals reaffirmed that pledge.
Noles247’s recruit reactions → · Rivals’ full reaction roundup → · Sonnone’s commitment-by-commitment intel →
Why It Matters: The next hire and the assistants retained will influence these pledges. FSU has a month before the early signing period begins. 🍢🍢
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🔄 Thompson Decommits as Others Weigh Their Options
Majay Thompson announced his decommitment Sunday, while Meshi Dobson said he would “most likely” decommit. Other recruits are still assessing what the coaching change means for their plans.
Thompson: The Crest High receiver had been pledged since June 19. Noles247 ranks him No. 72 among 2027 receivers, with an 88 grade. He recently visited Virginia Tech. The report did not identify a new commitment.
Other 2027 concerns: Safety Jemari Foreman told Rivals he needs time to think. Sonnone reports linebacker/safety Jernard Albright had already been trending toward Alabama before the firing; that assessment is not an announced flip.
The younger commits: Man Robinson, Treiy Crenshaw and Chayse Brown said they remain pledged. Robinson’s and Brown’s comments leave room to evaluate the new direction, and Brown plans to consider his options with his family.
The next classes: Quarterback Chase Curren remains interested depending on the hire and Austin Tucker’s status. Quinston Howard emphasized Herb Hand; Antonio Thomas Jr. tied his interest to his coach staying. Bubba Brown still likes FSU’s football/basketball opportunity.
More relationships to rebuild: Captain Rolle said FSU’s position has slipped as he waits on the new coach. Troy Silberzahn plans family and agency conversations; Aiden Galles and Derrell Hines Jr. are keeping their options open. Kahmaree Crumity described the firing as a shock.
Thompson’s decommitment → · Noles247’s reactions across the classes → · Rivals on Dobson, Foreman and the commits →
Why It Matters: The coaching change reaches beyond this signing class. FSU must reassure current commits while rebuilding relationships with prospects in 2028 and 2029. 🍢🍢
👀 Miles Praises His Visit Before the Coaching Change
Jayden Miles praised FSU’s atmosphere and his playing opportunity after Saturday’s Clemson visit. His comments in Sam Spiegelman’s report came before Sunday’s coaching change.
Jayden Miles: The 2027 running back commit returned for his first trip since his June official visit. The Rivals Industry No. 27 back emphasized a chance to play and feeling at home. He has officials planned to LSU November 14 and Ohio State November 28, and left open a return to FSU for the Florida game.
Noble Williams: The elite 2028 Louisiana back, ranked No. 4 at the position by Rivals, praised his relationship with Kam Martin after returning from a summer camp visit.
Karzell Davis: The 2029 Houston-area receiver enjoyed his first Doak visit and the staff’s vision for his place in the program.
Why It Matters: Miles still has LSU and Ohio State visits ahead. FSU has relationships to protect across three classes as it introduces a new staff. 🍢🍢
📊 The Numbers and Rotation After Clemson
Explosive offense kept producing yards while protection, turnovers and defensive efficiency remained major problems. John Evans’ post-Week 9 rankings show why a handful of productive plays never added up to dependable wins.
The offensive upside: FSU ranks 26th in yards per play at 6.4, 16th in yards per pass attempt at 9.1, and 35th in EPA per play.
The possession killers: The offense ranks 129th in pressure rate allowed, 124th in sack rate and tied for 126th in turnovers per game at 1.8. Its third-down conversion rate is 38.6%, 84th nationally.
The defense: FSU ranks 119th in EPA per play and scoring-drive rate allowed, 129th in three-and-out rate and 131st in yards allowed before contact per carry. The defense’s 26th-ranked sack rate has not translated into consistent stops.
The Clemson context: Daniels threw for 350 yards, but his three interceptions and lost fumble outweighed the late production. Of FSU’s 415 yards, Evans reports 195 came after Clemson had built a 19-point fourth-quarter lead.
The rotation: Kolby Crawford logged Daniels for all 68 offensive snaps and all five starting linemen for 68 each. Tre Wisner played 44, Amari Thomas 24, Jasen Lopez 41 and Duce Robinson 29. On defense, CJ Richard Jr. played all 79 snaps, with Nehemiah Chandler at 75 and Ashlynd Barker at 71.
The individual marks: SI’s notes have Gabe Panikowski at 22-for-22 on career FBS field goals, Daniels with an FSU-quarterback-record 12 rushing touchdowns this season, and Danzy past 1,000 career receiving yards. Freshmen Cam Brooks and Devin Carter made their FSU debuts.
The full post-Week 9 statistical breakdown → · Clemson snap counts → · The turnovers and defensive failures → · SI’s 23 performance notes →
Why It Matters: Protection and possession problems remain for the interim staff to solve. The snap counts show which players are carrying the heaviest workloads. 🍢🍢
🏀 Loucks Meets Ward in Tonight’s Opener
FSU’s 80th men’s basketball season begins tonight against Florida A&M in Tampa. Tipoff is 8:30 p.m. Eastern on ESPNU at Benchmark International Arena in the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic.
The familiar face: Charlie Ward leads FAMU. The FSU Heisman winner also helped the Seminoles reach three NCAA basketball tournaments. This is the programs’ first regular-season meeting since 1991.
The exhibitions: Luke Loucks’ team beat Auburn 82–71 and LSU 89–87. Shon Abaev averaged 20.5 points, Kam Taylor 17.5, and Marcis Ponder nine points and 14 rebounds.
The opponent: FAMU went 15–16 last year and was picked fourth in the SWAC. Preseason honorees Antonio Baker and Jaquan Sanders return. Chop Chat’s watch guide also highlights junior-college transfer Chandler Davis.
The broadcast: Tom Hart and Jimmy Dykes call the game on ESPNU. Jeff Culhane and Adrian Crawford have the Seminole Sports Network radio call.
Why It Matters: The exhibition wins provided encouraging signs. Tonight starts the regular-season test, with an FSU legend on the other bench. 🍢🍢
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🏀 Loucks’ Frontcourt Plan: More Size, More Competition
FSU invested in a deeper frontcourt for Year 2, and Luke Loucks expects players to earn their minutes. Bob Ferrante’s Osceola preview explains how fundraising helped the staff add size and different skills.
The pieces: Marcis Ponder supplies size at center, Alex Steen adds interior depth, Sebastian Rancik can stretch the floor, Cooper Schwieger contributes on the glass, and Shon Abaev can initiate the offense.
The rotation: Loucks expects roughly 10 players early, potentially narrowing to eight or nine during ACC play.
The early evidence: FSU used nine players before late substitutions against Auburn and 10 against LSU with Steen back.
The purpose: More options create competition in practice and flexibility when injuries or foul trouble hit.
Why It Matters: The opener begins a test of whether those investments produce more dependable rebounding, interior defense and fresh legs over a full season. 🍢🍢
🏀 Merrimack Visits for the Women’s Opener
The women open their season tonight against Merrimack at the Tucker Center. The first meeting between the programs tips at 6 p.m. Eastern on ACC Network Extra, with radio coverage on 96.5 FM and the Seminoles Game Day App.
The returning leader: Solè Williams averaged 15.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and three assists last season.
The new group: FSU added six transfers and five freshmen. Ice Brady and Chamiah Francis are not expected to play this season as they recover from earlier injuries.
The final tune-up: Missy Odom had 19 points, seven rebounds and seven steals in the 106–40 exhibition win over Palm Beach Atlantic. FSU forced 32 turnovers.
Merrimack: The Warriors went 19–13 last season and begin under new coach Missy Traversi with 12 newcomers.
Why It Matters: A substantially rebuilt roster gets its first official opportunity to establish its identity, with the women and men giving Nole fans a basketball doubleheader tonight. 🍢🍢
⚽ Soccer Shuts Out Miami and Moves Into Fourth
No. 22 FSU beat Miami 2–0 Sunday, improving to 9–2–3 overall and 5–1–2 in the ACC. The Noles are fourth in the conference with one regular-season match remaining.
The goals: Nawreen Ahmad scored at 2:15 off Joelle Jung’s assist. Wrianna Hudson added her team-leading sixth goal in the 72nd minute, assisted by Shaneil Buckley.
The control: FSU outshot Miami 10–1 and 6–0 on target. Kate Ockene did not need a save to record her fifth individual shutout.
The rivalry: FSU has won seven straight meetings and shut out Miami in the last five.
The finale: Virginia Tech visits Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern for Senior Night and the Seminole Heritage game.
Why It Matters: FSU strengthened its ACC Tournament position with a rivalry win and another clean sheet. The regular-season finish now comes at home. 🍢🍢
🏐 Noles Sweep Virginia, Then Return to Tully Tuesday
Volleyball answered Friday’s loss with a 3–0 sweep at Virginia. FSU won 25–22, 25–23, 25–23 to improve to 12–10 overall and 6–5 in the ACC.
The leaders: Bailey Higgins had 13 kills, three blocks and five digs. Kyleene Filimaua and Nenu Kpea added nine kills apiece.
The distributor: Emma Lilo finished with 37 assists and a team-high nine digs.
The next match: Georgia Tech visits Tully Gym Tuesday, November 3, at 6 p.m. Eastern on ACCNX. It is the rescheduled match postponed October 9.
Why It Matters: The Noles split the road weekend and get an immediate chance to build on the win back at home. 🍢🍢
🏈 NFL Noles: Sweat Gets an Overtime Sack
Josh Sweat’s overtime sack highlighted Sunday’s NFL alumni action. Arizona beat Dallas 33–30 in overtime; Sweat finished with six tackles, a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry.
The Jets: Azareye’h Thomas had five tackles and a pass defended. Darrell Jackson Jr. added four tackles and a tackle for loss in the 38–33 loss to Las Vegas.
More defense: Jalen Ramsey had five tackles in Pittsburgh’s win. Jarrian Jones made two tackles for Jacksonville, and Jermaine Johnson II had two solo tackles and a tackle for loss for Tennessee.
Earlier in the week: Ryan Fitzgerald made field goals from 39 and 50 yards, plus his extra point, in Carolina’s Thursday loss to Green Bay.
Why It Matters: The former Noles continue contributing across NFL rosters, with Sweat delivering a timely play in an overtime win. 🍢🍢
And that’s a wrap!
The coaching change is made. Now FSU has to get the AD and head-coaching searches right while Stockstill prepares the team for Boston College Saturday at noon.
For tonight, the women open at 6 and the men face Charlie Ward’s Rattlers at 8:30. Vote in today’s poll and let us know which direction you want FSU to take with its next hire.
Go Noles! 🍢
