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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Sunday, Seminole!

Florida State’s Saturday in sports was a mixed bag of fight, frustration, and forward-looking storylines — from volleyball’s five-set battle to football’s humbling loss in Death Valley. Here’s what you need to know from across the programs before the Seminoles return home for Senior Day.

🏐 Volleyball’s Heartbreaker vs. Miami
The Noles nearly pulled off a ranked upset inside Tully Gym but fell just short in a five-set thriller to No. 14 Miami. It was a performance full of grit, big swings, and flashes of postseason potential — even in defeat.

🏀 Women’s Hoops Heads to UConn
FSU women’s basketball travels to Storrs for a marquee matchup against No. 1 UConn — their first-ever game inside Gampel Pavilion. After a 2–0 start and one of the most productive benches in the country, the Seminoles get a national measuring stick moment.

☘️ Notre Dame 2026 Game Quietly Vanishes
In one of the strangest scheduling stories in recent memory, FSU’s long-planned 2026 home date with Notre Dame was actually canceled years ago — only now coming to light. The matchup is tentatively rescheduled for 2035.

🏈 Clemson Beats FSU, 24–10: Missed Chances Mount
Florida State outgained Clemson but fell short again due to self-inflicted mistakes — drops, penalties, and a costly fumble inside the red zone. Mike Norvell called the loss “sickening,” citing a lack of execution, not effort, as the key issue.

🎙️ Inside the Locker Room: Norvell Still Believes
Postgame, Norvell maintained faith in his team’s direction, while QB Tommy Castellanos accepted responsibility for missed opportunities. The theme? “Belief isn’t broken — but discipline has to return.”

🧠 Tomahawk Nation Sounds Off
Writers called the defeat “80% self-inflicted,” pointing to dropped passes and poor situational awareness as the recurring culprits. The defense earned credit, but the consensus was clear: “Clemson didn’t beat FSU — FSU beat itself.”

👉 With bowl hopes fading and emotions running high, all eyes now turn to Senior Day at Doak Campbell Stadium — where pride, progress, and postseason survival all hang in the balance.

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🏐 FSU Falls Short in Five-Set Thriller vs. No. 14 Miami 🏐

Florida State volleyball (13–10, 7–7 ACC) nearly pulled off a signature upset Saturday at Tully Gym but fell just short in a five-set battle to No. 14 Miami (21–4, 11–3) — a match that showcased the Seminoles’ grit and crowd-fueled energy despite the narrow loss.

🔥 A Fight to the Finish

• FSU stormed out with a dominant 25–17 opening set, holding Miami to a -.077 hitting percentage behind four early blocks.

• The Hurricanes answered, evening the match before the Noles surged back in Set 3 with a 13–1 run fueled by Iane Henke and Caylan Russ.

• Henke and Kyleene Filimaua each tallied 19 kills, continuing their elite-level play.

• Nellie Stevenson added a double-double (20 AST, 12 DIG), while FSU’s defense kept Miami off-balance until the decisive fifth.

📊 Set Scores
25–17 | 15–25 | 25–23 | 16–25 | 10–15

👉 Up Next: FSU heads to No. 7 Louisville on Thursday (8 p.m., ESPNU) for another top-10 road test — one that could define their postseason push.

🏀 FSU Women Set for Historic Showdown at No. 1 UConn 🏀

Florida State women’s basketball (2–0) heads north for its toughest challenge of the young season — a Sunday afternoon clash with No. 1 UConn (1–0) inside Gampel Pavilion (4:30 p.m. ET, FS1). It marks FSU’s first-ever trip to the Huskies’ home arena as the Seminoles chase their first win in program history against the perennial powerhouse.

🔥 Early-Season Momentum

• FSU opened 2–0 with commanding home wins over Florida A&M (112–39) and Georgia Southern (80–72).

• Sydney Bowles and Solè Williams led the way with 15 points apiece, combining for five threes.

• Allie Kubek added 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Avery Treadwell matched her career-high with 3 blocks.

• FSU’s bench has been a major weapon — averaging 48.5 points per game, 2nd among Power 4 teams and 1st in the ACC.

• The Seminoles also rank 9th nationally in blocks per game (9.5), showing a growing defensive presence.

👉 Up Next: A historic stage and a national measuring stick — FSU vs. UConn, 4:30 p.m. on FS1.

☘️ FSU–Notre Dame 2026 Game Quietly Canceled, Rescheduled for 2035 ☘️

What was once a highly anticipated matchup between Florida State and Notre Dame in 2026 has quietly disappeared from both teams’ schedules — a change that actually took place years ago but only recently came to light.

🔥 The Vanishing Game

• The ACC originally announced in 2017 that FSU and Notre Dame would meet five times between 2026 and 2036.

• However, when FSU added a home-and-home with Alabama (2025–26), the ’26 slate became overloaded — including Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, Miami, and Florida.

• The Irish matchup was ultimately moved from November 14, 2026, to late October 2035, though that future date remains tentative amid ACC scheduling changes.

🧠 Why the Delay in Disclosure

• The shift occurred quietly in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when administrators were preoccupied with health protocols.

• Because the adjustment affected multiple schools — including Syracuse, Boston College, and Louisville — only the ACC could announce it, which never happened.

• The confusion lingered for years, with some national sites still listing the 2026 game as active until this week.

📅 FSU’s Updated 2026 Schedule (Projected)
Home: Florida, Central Arkansas, Clemson, N.C. State, SMU, Virginia
Away: Alabama, Boston College, Louisville, Miami, Pitt
TBA: New Mexico State (expected)

👉 While the cancellation might not shake the college football landscape, it’s a reminder that even long-term scheduling in the modern ACC era remains fluid — and that FSU fans will have to wait another decade for the next Seminoles–Irish clash.

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🏈 FSU Falls 24–10 at Clemson, Missed Chances Doom Road Upset Bid 🏈

Florida State’s road struggles continued Saturday night in Death Valley as the Seminoles (4–5, 1–5 ACC) fell 24–10 to Clemson (4–5, 3–4 ACC), guaranteeing a losing conference record and extending their two-year road drought. Despite outgaining the Tigers 360–319, self-inflicted mistakes — drops, turnovers, and penalties — cost the Seminoles a winnable game against a struggling Clemson team.

🔥 A Costly Start and More Missed Opportunities

• Clemson opened with a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, capped by QB Cade Klubnik’s 4-yard run and a successful two-point conversion.

• FSU’s early red-zone chance ended in disaster as QB Tommy Castellanos fumbled inside the 10-yard line.

• Two dropped passes on the next drive — including a wide-open miss by TE Randy Pittman on fourth down — set the tone for a sloppy first half.

• Clemson capitalized immediately, adding a 34-yard TD pass to Antonio Williams and a field goal to make it 18–0.

💡 Late Spark, But Too Little Too Late

• FSU’s lone touchdown came just before halftime — a 7-yard strike from Castellanos to Lawayne McCoy, capping a 75-yard drive.

• The Seminoles missed a 40-yard field goal to start the second half, then traded field goals the rest of the way.

• Clemson’s defense, gashed for 81 points in its previous two home games, sacked Castellanos six times and forced two turnovers.

• FSU entered the red zone four times but converted only twice, while Clemson made both of its red-zone trips count.

📊 By the Numbers

• FSU: 360 total yards (250 pass, 110 rush), 5.2 YPP

• Clemson: 319 total yards (221 pass, 98 rush), 5.1 YPP

• Time of Possession: Clemson 34:22 → FSU 25:38

• Penalties: FSU 5–50 yards

• Third Down: FSU 5–15 | Clemson 4–15

• Sacks: Clemson 6 | FSU 2

💪 Top Performers

• Tommy Castellanos: 23/43, 250 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; led FSU in rushing (31 YDS).

• Duce Robinson: 9 REC, 124 YDS — his fifth 100-yard game of the year.

• Lawayne McCoy: 4 REC, 46 YDS, 1 TD.

• Cade Klubnik (Clemson): 20/27, 221 YDS, 1 PASS TD, 1 RUSH TD.

• Adam Randall (Clemson): 48 RUSH YDS on 15 carries.

🧠 What Went Wrong
Florida State’s offense looked out of sync all night — plagued by dropped passes, misfires, and penalties that killed momentum. Despite another strong showing from the defense, which allowed just six second-half points, the Seminoles’ offense failed to finish drives and extended their road losing streak to seven games.

📅 Up Next: FSU returns home to host Virginia Tech (3–6, 2–3 ACC) next Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network) for Senior Day at Doak Campbell Stadium — a must-win game if the Seminoles want to keep their bowl hopes alive.

🎙️ Mike Norvell Addresses Missed Chances After FSU’s 24–10 Loss at Clemson 🎙️

Following Florida State’s 24–10 defeat at Clemson, head coach Mike Norvell and quarterback Tommy Castellanos met with the media to reflect on a night marked by self-inflicted mistakes and wasted opportunities.

🔥 Norvell on the Game’s Turning Points
Norvell opened by congratulating Clemson, calling the matchup “fast and physical,” but acknowledged that FSU “had too many missed opportunities” to stay competitive.

He credited the defense for settling in after a slow start, but lamented a lack of rhythm and execution offensively:

💬 On Team Morale and Direction
Despite the mounting frustration, Norvell maintained belief in his roster and coaching staff:

🧱 Recurring Issues and Accountability
When asked if the miscues reflected a larger pattern, Norvell rejected that notion but accepted responsibility:

🏈 Castellanos’ Perspective
The sophomore QB echoed his coach’s sentiment, admitting frustration but emphasizing growth:

👉 Bottom Line:
A mix of execution errors, missed catches, and penalties doomed the Seminoles in Death Valley — but Norvell insists belief within the locker room remains intact.

📅 Next Up: FSU returns home next Saturday (Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network) for Senior Day vs. Virginia Tech, needing a win to keep bowl eligibility alive.

🧠 Tomahawk Nation Roundtable: Breaking Down FSU’s 24–10 Loss at Clemson 🧠

Following Florida State’s 24–10 defeat in Death Valley — its fifth ACC loss and third straight road setback — the Tomahawk Nation staff weighed in on what went wrong, who stood out, and whether bowl eligibility is still realistic for the Seminoles (4–5, 1–5 ACC).

🔥 How Much Were FSU’s Offensive Struggles Self-Inflicted?
Most writers agreed the loss was overwhelmingly on Florida State’s own mistakes.

• Perry Kostidakis: “At least 80%. Drops, penalties, and misfires — it felt like Stanford all over again.”

• Tim Alumbaugh: “70% players, 15% coaching, 5% defense, 5% refs. The plays were there, but FSU’s offense just stunk.”

• NoleThruandThru: “Comically so, almost intentional. The officiating didn’t help, but the errors were brutal.”
  In short — Clemson didn’t beat FSU; FSU beat itself.

💪 Did the Defense Do Enough to Win?
While the offense sputtered, the defense earned some credit.

• Jordan Silversmith: “Outside of the opening drive, for sure. They bent but didn’t break.”

• FrankDNole: “Absolutely. Holding Clemson to 24 should’ve been enough.”
  The consensus: the defense kept FSU in the game — the offense failed to reward it.

🌟 Who Stood Out Despite the Loss?

• Duce Robinson — once again unguardable, hauling in 9 receptions for 124 yards.

• Ousmane Kromah — provided sparks in limited carries.

• The Desir twins — physical and consistent defensively.

• Lawayne McCoy — continued growth as a red-zone threat.
  As Perry Kostidakis put it: “If you have any priorities on retention, those are your top guys.”

💀 When Did FSU Officially Lose the Game?
Opinions ranged from literal to existential:

• FrankDNole: “When Pittman dropped the ball. That was the turning point.”

• Jordan Silversmith: “After the two-point conversion — they weren’t ready to play.”

• Evenflow58: “A few years ago. The program hasn’t recruited or developed enough to win games like this.”

🏈 Can FSU Still Reach a Bowl Game?
The outlook was grim but not hopeless.

• Optimists: “Yes, but will anyone care?” — Tim Alumbaugh.

• Realists: “It’s doable, but feels unlikely,” said Kostidakis. “The Seminoles haven’t proven they can win on the road.”
  FSU now must win two of its final three (Virginia Tech, NC State, Florida) to qualify — a steep climb for a team struggling to finish drives.

👉 Bottom Line:
Tomahawk Nation’s panel agreed that this was another winnable game lost through mental errors and lack of discipline. With bowl hopes on life support, FSU’s next matchup — Senior Day vs. Virginia Tech — is as much about pride as postseason survival.

And that’s a wrap!

A weekend defined by narrow margins and near-misses — but also by heart, grit, and the flashes that show what this program could be when it fully clicks. From volleyball’s fire to women’s hoops chasing history, the Seminoles still have plenty of fight left heading into the home stretch.

Next week, it’s Senior Day under the lights at Doak, a chance for this team to reclaim some pride and show the work hasn’t been in vain. Whether you believe this season is about resilience, rebuilding, or reckoning — we’ll be there to chronicle every step of it.

Until tomorrow, Chief. 🔱