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Here’s what we’ve got for you before you head off to tailgate:

⚽ Senior Night Success for FSU Soccer ⚽
No. 17 FSU Soccer shines on Senior Night, with Jordynn Dudley and Solai Washington leading the charge to a 4-2 victory over No. 4 UNC, extending the Seminoles’ impressive home unbeaten streak.

🏐 Heartbreaker in Chapel Hill 🏐
FSU Volleyball took No. 25 UNC to the limit in a five-set thriller but couldn’t seal the deal, despite standout performances from Audrey Koenig and Khori Louis.

⚾ FSU Baseball Hosts Alabama & Oktoberfest Fun ⚾
The Seminoles take on Alabama with Oktoberfest festivities at Dick Howser Stadium! Cornhole, bratwurst, and giveaways will make for an unforgettable game day.

🏌️‍♀️ Lottie Woad’s Record-Tying Round Leads FSU Golf 🏌️‍♀️
Lottie Woad posts a 7-under-par 65, matching FSU’s single-round record and securing the team’s strong start at the Landfall Tradition.

🏈 FSU vs. Miami: Expert Predictions are In! 🏈
This weekend’s rivalry game sees FSU as a heavy underdog against undefeated Miami. Check out expert predictions from across the board as they weigh in on this storied matchup.

⚽ No. 17 FSU Soccer Takes Down No. 4 UNC on Senior Night ⚽

The Florida State soccer team (11-2-2, 6-2-1 ACC) delivered a memorable Senior Night performance, defeating No. 4 North Carolina 4-2 in a thrilling match at home.

Led by underclassmen Jordynn Dudley and Solai Washington, each scoring a brace, the Seminoles extended their home unbeaten streak to 25 games—one of the longest in program history.

Game Highlights:

• Early Lead: Taylor Huff set up the first goal, with Dudley striking the opener after a well-placed header by Sophia Nguyen. Just five minutes later, Washington intercepted a pass and beat the keeper, doubling the lead.

• Back-and-Forth Battle: Despite FSU’s strong start, UNC answered with two goals off corner kicks, tying the game before halftime.

• Second Half Surge: The Seminoles came out energized, with Washington scoring her second goal, reclaiming the lead with a brilliant left-footed strike. Dudley sealed the victory with her second goal, marking her back-to-back multi-goal performance against UNC.

This historic win over UNC marked FSU's first multi-score victory against the Tar Heels and the first home win in the series since 2015. Up next, the Seminoles conclude the regular season on the road against Miami on Thursday at 6 p.m., available on ACC Network.

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🏐 FSU Volleyball Drops Five-Set Thriller to No. 25 UNC 🏐

The No. 19 Florida State volleyball team (14-5, 6-3 ACC) fought hard but ultimately fell to No. 25 North Carolina in a gripping five-set match (25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 32-34, 9-15) on Friday night at Carmichael Arena.

Match Highlights:

• Strong Start: The Seminoles took control early, claiming the first set 25-19, thanks to a fast 11-5 start and clutch plays by Audrey Koenig.

• Back-and-Forth Battle: North Carolina rallied to take the second set 25-22, but FSU responded with a close 25-22 win in the third set to pull ahead 2-1.

• Epic Fourth Set: Set four was an intense exchange of points, ultimately falling UNC’s way in a marathon 34-32 finish that forced a fifth set.

• Final Set Slips Away: The Tar Heels capitalized on the momentum, jumping to a 9-3 lead in the fifth and sealing the match with a 15-9 final set.

Standout Performers:

• Audrey Koenig: Led with 22 kills, marking her 16th consecutive match with 10 or more kills and adding 10 digs for a double-double.

• Khori Louis: Posted 19 kills, nearly matching her career-high, and powered FSU’s offense.

• Taylor Head: Contributed 17 kills and 15 digs, marking her fourth double-double in five matches.

The Seminoles will look to rebound on Sunday at Duke with a 1 p.m. match on ACCNX.

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⚾ FSU Baseball Hosts Alabama for Fall Oktoberfest Showdown ⚾

The Florida State baseball team is set to host Alabama this Saturday, October 26, at noon ET for a special fall matchup at Dick Howser Stadium. This game offers Seminole fans an Oktoberfest experience filled with family-friendly activities, unique concessions, and exciting giveaways.

Event Details:

• Tickets: Available for $10 on Seminoles.com/Tickets, with free admission for kids in team jerseys and FSU students with a valid ID.

• Gates Open: Right and left field gates open at 11 a.m. (home plate entrance closed).

• Parking: Free in surrounding lots.

Oktoberfest Highlights:

• Fan Activities: Cornhole, giant Jenga, and live football games on TV in Haggard Plaza.

• Giveaways: Buttons, bracelets, koozies, and more, with kids 12 and under invited to run the bases post-game.

• Special Menu Items: Enjoy Bavarian pretzel bites with beer cheese, German nachos, bratwurst, and $5 Bud Light drafts. The first 500 orders receive a special Oktoberfest cup.

Upcoming Game:

• Garnet & Gold Game: FSU wraps up the fall season with the annual Garnet & Gold Game on Friday, November 1, at 5 p.m. ET. Admission is free, with a chance to win a signed FSU baseball jersey.

Catch the Seminoles as they take on a fellow 2023 NCAA Regional competitor in an afternoon of baseball and Oktoberfest festivities!

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🏌️‍♀️ Lottie Woad Leads No. 11 FSU Women's Golf to Strong Start at Landfall Tradition 🏌️‍♀️

Junior All-American Lottie Woad shot a 7-under par 65, tying the school record, to lead the No. 11-ranked Florida State Women’s Golf team to a share of first place after the opening round of the Landfall Tradition.

Woad’s performance, marked by eight birdies and just one bogey, put her at the top of the individual standings, with FSU tying Duke at 11-under-par 279 in the team standings.

Top Performers:

• Lottie Woad: 7-under 65, her fourth career round of 65, holding a two-stroke lead.

• Christina Surcey: Freshman tied for ninth, carding a 2-under 72 with her first collegiate eagle.

• Sophia Fullbrook & Kaylah Williams: Both shot even-par 72, each closing their rounds with strong birdie finishes.

Head Coach Amy Bond praised the team’s energy and resilience: “They were excited and did what they had to do to put the ball in the cup.” With four players scoring 72 or better, the Seminoles posted their best team round of the fall, setting up a strong position heading into the weekend.

Catch the Noles as they tee off today at 10:09 a.m., playing alongside Duke and North Carolina.

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🏀 FSU Men's Basketball Secures 2025 Commitment from 7'1 Center Ikechukwu Onyekwere 🏀

Florida State men’s basketball has added to its future roster with the commitment of 7-foot-1 center Ikechukwu Onyekwere for the 2025 class.

Originally from Nigeria, Onyekwere will be playing his upcoming season at Long Island Lutheran. The talented big man visited FSU on October 4th and shared his decision via Instagram, making him the second commit for FSU’s 2025 class alongside guard Dwayne Wimbley Jr.

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🏈 NFL Week 8: FSU Alumni Shine in Rams' Victory over Vikings 🏈

Week 8 kicked off with a strong showing from former Seminoles as the Los Angeles Rams triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings, 30-20.

Rams Highlights:

• Jared Verse (OLB): Making his mark, Verse tallied three tackles, including a solo tackle, and delivered 1.5 sacks for a loss of 16.5 yards. Adding three quarterback hurries and six pressures, Verse was a disruptive force on the field.

• Braden Fiske (DL): Fiske also contributed two solo tackles, showcasing his consistency on the Rams’ defensive line.

Vikings Highlight:

• Cam Akers (RB): Limited to special teams, Akers had a single snap in the game.

Catch these FSU alumni and more as NFL Week 8 continues!

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🏈 Florida State vs. Miami: Expert Predictions 🏈

With Florida State (1-6) visiting undefeated No. 6 Miami (7-0) this Saturday, here’s how experts and insiders foresee this showdown between two of college football’s fiercest rivals. Here's the complete lineup of score predictions:

Noles247 Staff Predictions

Trey Rowland (Noles247):
“The last vestiges of hope I had for this season were extinguished… Pain. Lots of pain… Using his newly acquired Ward of Mass Destruction, I think he achieves his dastardly goal.”
Prediction: Miami 45, FSU 9

Dane Draper (Noles247):
“If this game isn’t over by the 1st half, I trust Cam Ward will put the nail in the coffin early in the 2nd.”
Prediction: Miami 48, FSU 14

Coach Adam Brown (Noles247):
“Cristobal wasn’t concerned with the perceived running up of the score by Norvell in 2022. Now, we’ve reached that point a lot quicker than expected.”
Prediction: Miami 49, FSU 6

Clay Fink (Noles247):
“Hard to find a path to victory for the Noles that isn’t relying on some weird rivalry game magic.”
Prediction: Miami 55, FSU 7

Brendan Sonnone (Noles247):
“Was gonna include ways in which FSU could somehow pull off the upset. But I’d rather get this over with.”
Prediction: Miami 49, FSU 10

Kevin Little (Noles247):
“Cam Ward is the best QB in CFB right now… Without him, Miami is looking down the barrel of a 4-3 season. Unfortunately, they have him.”
Prediction: Miami 42, FSU 17

Brett Nevitt (Noles247):
“Cam Ward is going to put up a lot of points on FSU’s defense. They’ll have plenty of possessions due to FSU’s inability to stay on the field.”
Prediction: Miami 45, FSU 9

Zach Blostein (Noles247):
“I think Miami will win big here.”
Prediction: Miami 45, FSU 13

Chris Nee (Noles247):
“Cam Ward has protected the ball while making the spectacular. I don’t see the Seminoles winning on defense.”
Prediction: Miami 38, FSU 16

Warchant Staff Predictions

Ira Schoffel (Warchant):
“Miami’s offense has been lighting up opponents all season. With the way FSU’s defense has struggled, this could get out of hand quickly.”
Prediction: Miami 52, FSU 10

Corey Clark (Warchant):
“This game has all the makings of a one-sided affair. Cam Ward is too much for this FSU defense.”
Prediction: Miami 49, FSU 13

Aslan Hajivandi (Warchant):
“Even with FSU’s defense showing a bit of fight, Miami’s offense will be too explosive. The Hurricanes have a lot of motivation to put this game away early.”
Prediction: Miami 48, FSU 7

Tom Lang (Warchant):
“Rivalry games can get weird, but there’s a big talent gap in this one. Miami controls this one start to finish.”
Prediction: Miami 45, FSU 10

Tomahawk Nation Staff Predictions

NoleThruandThru (Tomahawk Nation):
“Free the young WRs! Free the young OL! Free the young DBs! You’re gonna get throttled either way, so play the guys who care.”
Prediction: Miami 41, FSU 19

Matt Minnick (Tomahawk Nation):
“FSU’s offense is the worst in the FBS. Unacceptable in every way.”
Prediction: Miami 41, FSU 13

Jordan Silversmith (Tomahawk Nation):
“Miami’s defense ranks 9th in sacks, and FSU ranks 111th in sacks allowed per game.”
Prediction: Miami 41, FSU 17

Jon Marchant (Tomahawk Nation):
“The entire reason they lost was the offense. The worst in the FBS.”
Prediction: Miami 42, FSU 13

FrankDNole (Tomahawk Nation):
“FSU will beat Miami because the Seminole players will want it more, give more effort, and play with more heart.”
Prediction: FSU 28, Miami 26

Perry Kostidakis (Tomahawk Nation):
“There’s no chance Cristobal… takes the chance to stomp the Seminoles lightly.”
Prediction: Miami 49, FSU 16

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And that’s a wrap!

As FSU teams charge forward through thrilling games, tough battles, and big events, we’re here to bring you the pulse of Seminole sports every step of the way. From standout performances to fierce rivalries, the passion and spirit of FSU never stop.

Stay tuned, stay spirited, and as always – Go Noles! 🌟