🏹 October 11th - The Chief Brief 🏹

Building Momentum and Making Moves: FSU’s Quest for Success On and Off the Field

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October 11, 2024

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Here’s what we’re covering in today’s edition:

⚽ No. 22 FSU Soccer Takes on Boston College ⚽
The Seminoles hit the road to face Boston College, with Taylor Huff leading the team in scoring and the freshman class delivering impressive performances.

🏐 FSU Volleyball Prepares for Home Matches Against Louisville and Notre Dame 🏐
FSU Volleyball gears up for critical ACC home matchups, with a chance to break records and extend their home win streak at Tully Gym.

🏃‍♀️ FSU Hosts XC Invitational 🏃‍♂️
Apalachee Regional Park hosts the FSU XC Invitational, where stars Jane Eiselstein and Kaden Levings look to shine after recent wins and accolades.

🏊‍♀️ FSU Swimming & Diving Season Opener 🏊‍♂️
FSU Swimming & Diving opens the season with the All Florida Invitational and a showdown against Georgia Tech, kicking off their campaign with new faces and high expectations.

⛳ FSU Golf Alumni Pak and Del Solar Earn PGA Tour Cards ⛳
Former FSU golfers John Pak and Cristobal Del Solar secure their 2025 PGA Tour cards after standout performances on the Korn Ferry Tour.

🏈 FSU Loses Four-Star WR McCutcheon to Texas 🏈
The Seminoles' recruiting takes a hit as four-star WR Daylan McCutcheon flips to Texas, prompting FSU to expand its search for top receivers.

🏈 Four-Star OL Mario Nash Joins FSU’s 2025 Class 🏈
Florida State’s 2025 recruiting gets a lift with the commitment of four-star OL Mario Nash, bumping FSU’s class rankings as they build their offensive line.

⚽ No. 22 FSU Soccer Heads to Boston College for ACC Showdown ⚽

The No. 22 Florida State soccer team (7-2-2, 2-2-1 ACC) continues its road journey, facing Boston College (10-3-1, 2-2-1 ACC) on Saturday night. The Seminoles have dominated recent matchups, winning their last four meetings with BC, including a 6-0 victory in Tallahassee last season.

Season Highlights:

  • Taylor Huff leads FSU with eight goals and five assists, amassing 21 points and becoming the fastest to reach 20+ points in the last five years. Huff is only seven points shy of matching her previous season's total.

  • The freshman class has been stellar, tallying 13 goals and 14 assists for 40 points—marking the highest freshman contributions in the last five seasons.

  • Jordynn Dudley returned strong after competing in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, while Carissa Boeckmann continues to deliver with perfect setups, including an assist to Lara Dantas for her fourth goal.

With 36 goals in 11 games—the best start since 2009—the Seminoles are also a defensive powerhouse, securing 11 clean sheets since their 2023 ACC Championship win. Catch the action at 7 p.m. on ACC Network Extra.

🏐 No. 21 FSU Volleyball Set for Home Showdowns with No. 4 Louisville and Notre Dame 🏐

The No. 21 Seminoles (11-3, 3-1 ACC) return to Tully Gym this weekend for two key ACC matchups against No. 4 Louisville on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Notre Dame on Sunday at 1 p.m., both airing on ACCNX.

Friday’s Stakes Against the Cardinals:

  • FSU aims for its first win over Louisville since 2019 and could earn its second-highest ranked victory in program history.

  • A victory would also extend FSU’s home win streak to 18, the longest since 2014.

Noles on a Hot Start:

  • FSU opened ACC play with three ranked wins and holds a .284 hitting percentage, ranking 15th nationally.

  • Reigning ACC Co-Player of the Year Audrey Koenig leads FSU with 168 kills, while Khori Louis boasts a .480 hitting percentage, ranking third in the country.

🏃‍♀️ FSU Hosts XC Invitational at Apalachee Regional Park 🏃‍♂️

The No. 27/RV Florida State Cross Country teams are set to host the annual FSU XC Invitational this Friday at Apalachee Regional Park. The event, which honors the Seminole heritage, promises an exciting showcase of FSU’s cross-country talent on their home course.

Event Details:

  • Men’s 8k: Starts at 7:40 a.m.

  • Women’s 5k: Starts at 8:20 a.m.

Runners to Watch:

  • Jane Eiselstein: Fresh off her win at the Georgia Tech XC Invitational with a time of 21:48.2, Eiselstein earned ACC Women's Performer of the Week honors.

  • Kaden Levings: In his collegiate debut, Levings won the 8k with a time of 25:07.6, claiming ACC Men's Performer of the Week.

Assistant Coach Ian Frazier highlighted the excitement of competing on FSU’s home course, especially with the NCAA South Regional meet scheduled here later this season.

🏊‍♀️ FSU Swimming & Diving Opens Season at All Florida Invitational 🏊‍♂️

The Florida State swimming and diving teams are set to dive into the 2024-25 season this weekend at the Morcom Aquatics Center. Action begins on Friday, October 11, with the All Florida Invitational and continues with a dual meet against ACC rival Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 12.

Event Details:

  • Friday, October 11: All Florida Invitational, 2 p.m. ET

    • Women's teams include FSU, North Florida, and West Florida.

  • Saturday, October 12: FSU vs. Georgia Tech, 11 a.m. ET

    • FSU’s annual Paint it Pink Meet includes pink ribbon and koozie giveaways for early arrivals.

Admission is free for both days, and fans can stay updated with live results on Meet Mobile and FSU's social media. Head Coach Neal Studd expressed excitement, especially with this year’s talented newcomers.

Rankings Recap:

  • FSU Men’s Team: Ranked No. 18 in the CSCAA Preseason Poll, ending last season at the same position.

  • FSU Women’s Team: Receiving votes in the preseason poll, with past rankings reaching as high as No. 23.

Next weekend, the Seminoles will face No. 8/13 Georgia at the Morcom Aquatics Center on October 19.

⛳ FSU Golf Alumni John Pak and Cristobal Del Solar Earn 2025 PGA Tour Cards ⛳

Former Florida State golfers John Pak and Cristobal Del Solar secured their 2025 PGA Tour Cards following strong performances on the 2024 Korn Ferry Tour. Del Solar placed 14th and Pak 23rd in the season-long standings, both finishing within the top 30 to earn their PGA spots.

John Pak’s Career Highlights:

  • A record-setting FSU golfer, Pak graduated in 2021 with eight tournament wins, tying the school record, and holds the program’s all-time career average at 69.87.

  • Pak won the Fred Haskins, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus awards in 2021 as the top male collegiate golfer in the U.S.

  • He captured his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the 2024 Compliance Solutions Championship, finishing at 23-under par.

Cristobal Del Solar’s Career Highlights:

  • Graduating from FSU in 2017, Del Solar ranks in the program’s top 10 for career rounds played, scoring average, and birdies.

  • In July 2024, Del Solar won The Ascendant tournament, securing his PGA Tour Card with a 22-under par.

  • Del Solar made history by scoring a 13-under 57 at the 2024 Astara Golf Championship, the lowest round in PGA TOUR-sanctioned history.

The 2025 PGA Tour kicks off December 30th in Lahaina, Hawaii, and wraps up August 24th in Atlanta, Georgia.

🏈 FSU Loses Four-Star WR Daylan McCutcheon to Texas 🏈

Florida State’s 2025 recruiting class took another hit as four-star wide receiver Daylan McCutcheon from Lovejoy, Texas, announced his commitment flip from FSU to Texas. McCutcheon’s decision follows the Seminoles' challenging 1-5 start to the season, with the Longhorns capitalizing on recent momentum to secure his pledge.

Background on McCutcheon’s Recruitment:

  • McCutcheon initially committed to FSU in July, choosing the Seminoles over notable programs like Texas, USC, SMU, and Ohio State.

  • He is the second wide receiver to decommit from FSU within the last two weeks; Malik Clark previously flipped to South Carolina.

With McCutcheon’s departure, FSU’s 2025 class drops to No. 52 nationally according to 247Sports, holding ten remaining commits. In response, the Seminoles have widened their recruiting efforts at wide receiver, extending two additional offers on Thursday.

🏈 Four-Star OL Mario Nash Commits to FSU 🏈

Florida State’s 2025 recruiting class received a major boost with the commitment of four-star offensive lineman Mario Nash. After his official visit to Tallahassee last weekend, Nash chose the Seminoles over Mississippi State, where he was previously committed.

Why FSU?

  • Nash explained that his decision was clear: “It all came down to where I started my first Power 4 offer,” he said. “It was an easy choice for me and my family.”

Recruiting Impact:

  • Nash is the third offensive lineman in FSU’s 2025 class, joining five-star guard Solomon Thomas and four-star guard Peyton Joseph.

  • The 6’4”, 280-pound prospect from De Kalb, Mississippi, is ranked No. 239 overall and No. 14 as an interior offensive lineman by 247Sports.

With Nash’s addition, FSU’s 2025 class now ranks No. 37 nationally in the 247Sports Team Recruiting Rankings, marking a quick rebound after an earlier decommitment.

And that’s a wrap!

Thank you for joining us on today’s deep dive into Seminole sports and updates.

As we push forward, we’ll keep you posted on every exciting play, standout performance, and new recruit.

Have a great day, and we’ll see you back here tomorrow for more insights and action-packed updates. Go Noles!

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