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The Garnet & Gold stayed busy across the board — from golf surges in Michigan to hoops scheduling fireworks, and a massive Miami recruiting weekend already loading up.

⛳ Women’s Golf Surge
Sophia Fullbrook fired a 71 to climb into 6th, while Haley Davis posted her best round yet as the Noles fight for a top-five finish at the Folds of Honor Collegiate.

🏌️ Men’s Golf Steady in 6th
Jack Bigham and Carson Brewer each carded 73s to keep the No. 9 men’s team in the hunt heading into Wednesday’s final round.

🏀 Loucks Era Tips Off
FSU unveiled its full 2025–26 hoops schedule: 17 home games, Duke and Miami at the Tucker, and a Black Friday showdown vs. Texas A&M in Tampa.

🏐 Volleyball SEC Test Week
The Noles face Oklahoma (Wed, SEC Network) and Auburn (Fri, SECN+) with Iane Henke and Kyleene Filimaua leading a youth-heavy squad.

🏃‍♂️ Braman to Hall of Fame
Legendary coach Bob Braman, who guided FSU to 3 NCAA titles and 33 ACC crowns, will be inducted into the USTFCCCA Hall of Fame this December.

🏀 4⭐ Guard Eyes FSU
Combo guard Willie Burnett III (No. 109 nationally) announces his decision Wednesday, with FSU among his final four.

🔥 Miami Recruiting Weekend
October 4 vs. Miami could be a Top-10 clash — and an even bigger recruiting event. FSU is set to host blue-chip talents like 5⭐ CB Joshua Dobson and 4⭐ RB Derrek Cooper.

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⛳ Women’s Golf Climbs to 6th at Folds of Honor ⛳

Florida State women’s golf surged in round two of the Folds of Honor Collegiate, climbing to sixth place behind standout efforts from Sophia Fullbrook and Haley Davis.

🔥 Round Two Highlights

• Sophia Fullbrook: Fired a 1-under 71 (one of just three under-par scores in the field), tied for 6th overall with a two-round total of 145. She’s chasing her first career top-five finish.

• Alexandra Gazzoli: Closed strong with two birdies in her final four holes, carding 75. She’s tied for 15th at 149.

• Haley Davis: Notched the best round of her young career with an even-par 72, highlighted by three birdies and a 2-under front nine.

🎤 Coach’s Take
Head coach Amy Bond: “We knocked the rust off the clubs in the first round and got into a rhythm. I was very proud of their fight today. I am looking forward to seeing that fight again in the third round.”

📊 Team Context

• FSU sits 6th in the standings heading into the final round.

• Baylor leads the field by three strokes, with Kentucky’s Anastasia Hekkonen and Baylor’s Silje Ohma tied atop the individual leaderboard at 138 (-6).

⏭️ What’s Next
The Seminoles look to push for a top-five finish in Tuesday’s final round at American Dunes Golf Club.

👉 Full leaderboard here

🏌️ Men’s Golf in 6th After Round Two 🏌️

No. 9 Florida State men’s golf sits in sixth place after round two of the Folds of Honor Collegiate in Michigan, battling through a tougher scoring day at American Dunes.

🔥 Round Two Highlights

• Jake Whaley: Posted a 1-over 72, improving by two strokes from Monday. Now tied for 25th at 146 (+4).

• Jack Bigham: Fired a 73 with three birdies. He leads the Noles individually in 17th at 145 (+3).

• Carson Brewer: Also carded a 73 with three birdies, tied with Whaley at 146 (+4).

• Patrick McCann: Matched his Monday score with a 74, sitting tied for 36th at 148 (+6).

📊 Team Context
FSU shot 8-over as a team and heads into Wednesday’s final round in the middle of the pack, just a few strokes outside the top 5.

⏭️ What’s Next
The Seminoles tee off in the afternoon wave Tuesday, with Wilmer Edero leading off at 12:45 p.m. ET.

👉 Full leaderboard here

🏀 Loucks Era Tips Off with 17 Home Games + Battle in the Bay 🏀

Florida State men’s basketball unveiled its full 2025–26 schedule under first-year head coach Luke Loucks, highlighted by 17 home games at the Tucker Center and a marquee Black Friday matchup vs. Texas A&M in Tampa.

🔥 Schedule Highlights

• Exhibitions: Alabama (Oct. 16, Birmingham), Florida A&M (Oct. 26, Tucker).

• Non-Conference Home Slate: Alcorn State (Nov. 4 opener), Alabama State (Nov. 7), UT Martin (Nov. 18), Georgia Southern (Nov. 21), Cal State Bakersfield (Nov. 25), Georgia (Dec. 2, ACC/SEC Challenge), Mississippi Valley State (Dec. 19), Jacksonville (Dec. 22).

• Road & Neutral Tests: At Florida (Nov. 11), at Houston (Dec. 6), UMass (Dec. 13, Sunrise/Orange Bowl Classic), Texas A&M (Nov. 28, Tampa/Battle in the Bay).

• ACC Home Games: Duke (Jan. 3), NC State, Wake Forest, Miami, plus first Tallahassee visits from new ACC members Cal (Jan. 27–28) and Stanford (Jan. 31).

• ACC Road Games: UNC (Dec. 30–31), Syracuse, Miami, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Pitt.

💬 Loucks on Texas A&M Clash
“Every game we play against a quality opponent helps us grow. Texas A&M was a top-15 team and NCAA No. 4 seed last year — this matchup is a powerful test for us.”

📊 Context

• FSU holds a 3–1 series edge vs. Texas A&M, last meeting in the 2011 NCAA Tournament.

• The Tampa game marks FSU’s first in the city since 2017.

• Season tickets start at $150 (Seminoles.com), while Battle in the Bay tickets start at $25 (Ticketmaster, on sale Sept. 12).

🌟 Why It Matters
Loucks’ debut slate is both fan-friendly and challenging, with Duke, Miami, and Florida all on the schedule plus high-profile SEC matchups. It’s a clear signal FSU basketball is aiming for early marquee wins.

👉 Full 2025–26 schedule here

🏐 Noles Set for SEC Road Swing 🏐

Florida State volleyball (3–1) continues its road stretch this week with back-to-back SEC challenges: Oklahoma on Wednesday (7 p.m., SEC Network) and Auburn on Friday (7 p.m., SECN+).

🔥 Scouting the Opponents

• Oklahoma (4–1): Wins over Missouri State, Incarnate Word, Abilene Christian, and Cal Poly. Advanced to NCAA 2nd round in 2024.

• Auburn (4–1): Four straight wins since falling at No. 4 Louisville; dropped just one set in that span.

• Series History: FSU leads Oklahoma 3–1 (first meeting since 2015). FSU leads Auburn 17–4 but has dropped three straight since 2017.

🌟 Standout Performers

• Iane Henke: Team leader with 57 kills and 10 aces; three straight matches with 15+ kills; tied FSU record with 7 service aces vs. UIC.

• Kyleene Filimaua: Veteran outside hitter; 22-kill career high vs. South Florida; versatile all-around contributor.

• Nenu Kpea (Fr.): Leads team with 18 blocks; posted 10 kills vs. South Florida and 8 blocks vs. UNF.

• Mio Yamamoto (Transfer Libero): 2023 Sun Belt Libero of the Year; paces team with 45 digs this season.

• Lily Nicholson & Emma Stevenson (Transfer Setters): Combined for 130 assists so far; Nicholson leads with 69.

📊 Program Notes

• Youth Movement: 14 new players this season (9 freshmen + 5 transfers), the most under head coach Chris Poole.

• Freshman Impact: Four true freshmen saw time opening weekend, including starters Payton Whalen and Kpea.

👉 Full volleyball preview here

🏃‍♂️ Bob Braman Elected to USTFCCCA Hall of Fame 🏃‍♂️

Legendary Florida State coach Bob Braman will be inducted into the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame this December, becoming the third Seminole in program history to earn the honor.

🔥 Career Highlights

• 21 seasons as FSU head coach, the second-longest tenure in program history.

• Led the Noles to 3 NCAA men’s outdoor national titles (2006–08).

• Captured an ACC-record 33 conference championships (25 men’s, 8 women’s).

• Produced 40 NCAA individual champions and 428 All-Americans.

• Coached Bowerman Award winners Trey Cunningham (2022) and Ngoni Makusha (2011).

🌟 Lasting Legacy

• Guided FSU men’s cross country to 15 NCAA appearances, including runner-up (2010).

• Helped women’s XC earn their first three NCAA berths (2002, 2003, 2006).

• Architect of multiple ACC triple crowns (cross country, indoor, outdoor).

• Instrumental in developing Apalachee Regional Park into a world-class course that now anchors Florida’s running community.

🎤 From Current Coach Matt Kane
“Bob’s years of hard work and dedication have left an imprint on hundreds of student-athletes… His vision for the running community will help grow the sport for generations to come.”

📅 Induction Ceremony
Braman will officially join the Hall of Fame December 15–18 at the annual USTFCCCA convention in Grapevine, Texas.

👉 Full Hall of Fame announcement here

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🏀 4⭐ Guard Willie Burnett Sets Commitment Date 🏀

Florida State basketball could soon add a dynamic backcourt piece. Willie Burnett III, a four-star guard ranked No. 109 nationally, will announce his college decision Wednesday, July 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET live on the CBS College Basketball YouTube channel.

🔥 Player Profile

• 6’4” combo guard out of Springfield (Va.) Gillion Academy.

• Starred this summer with Team Breakdown.

• Known for his explosiveness, scoring versatility, and ability to play on or off the ball.

👀 Final Four Choices

• Florida State

• Mississippi State

• Oklahoma State

• Western Kentucky

🎤 Scouting Report (247Sports’ Adam Finkelstein)
“A big guard with a long and lean build… ultra-creative and improvisational in attack mode. Showed scoring chops both in skill work and live action.”

👉 Full commitment announcement details here

🔥 Massive Recruiting Weekend on Deck vs. Miami 🔥

Florida State’s season-opening win over Alabama brought more than 100 recruits to Tallahassee — and the October 4th rivalry showdown with Miami is shaping up to be just as big, if not bigger.

👀 Official Visitors

• ⭐⭐⭐ Edge Jarius Rodgers (Syracuse commit)

• ⭐⭐⭐ Edge Chris Carbin (Georgia Tech commit)

• ⭐⭐⭐ Edge Gustaf Henriks Ras

👀 Unofficial Visitors

• ⭐⭐⭐ QB Derrick Baker

• ⭐⭐⭐ TE Sam Faniel

• ⭐⭐⭐ WR Jonathan Dillon

• ⭐⭐⭐ LB JP Peace (Tennessee commit)

• ⭐⭐⭐ Edge Kamron Wilson (Syracuse commit, 2026)

• ⭐⭐⭐ Edge Jaemin Pinckney (USF commit, 2026)

💥 Heavy Hitters (4⭐)

• RB Derrek Cooper (Texas commit, 2026 — trending as a flip candidate)

• RB Kemon Spell (Penn State commit)

• RB Javarris Warner

• WR Jaden Upshaw

• WR Sean Green

• WR Nick Lennear

• WR Jamarin Simmons

• DL Khing Thibodeaux

• DL Asher Ghioto

• Edge Rashad Streets

• LB Kaden Henderson

• CB Joshua Dobson (No. 2 CB in 2027 class, visiting officially)

• CB Xavier Hasan

• S Ta’Shawn Poole

• CB Jay Timmons (FSU commit)

🌟 Why It Matters
If FSU and Miami both win out, this could be a Top-10 rivalry matchup in Doak. With elite talent from across the country confirmed, the Seminoles have a chance to not only beat the Canes on the field — but also land haymakers on the recruiting trail.

👉 Full visitor list + updates here

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap for today’s Chief Brief, Seminole fans! From Sophia Fullbrook’s under-par charge in Michigan to Bob Braman’s Hall of Fame nod, the Garnet & Gold continue to shine across every sport. And with October 4 shaping up to be a massive on-field and recruiting showdown vs. Miami, the stakes just keep getting bigger.

Enjoy your Tuesday, and we’ll be back tomorrow with more updates to keep you plugged into the heartbeat of Seminole Nation. 🍢

Go Noles, always. 🍢⚡