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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

TGIF Seminole!
⚽ Soccer Stays Perfect – No. 7 FSU opened ACC play with a 2–0 shutout of Louisville, their fifth clean sheet in six matches, behind goals from Wrianna Hudson and Yuna McCormack.

🏃 Southern Showcase Ahead – FSU cross country races Friday in Alabama, previewing the NCAA South Regional course with both men’s and women’s squads stacked against a 50+ team field.

🏀 Hoops Heat Up Recruiting – Four elite 2027 prospects, including 5⭐ CJ Rosser, visit Tallahassee this weekend as Luke Loucks builds on FSU’s No. 1-ranked 2026 class.

🏈 Recruiting Buzz – 4⭐ RB Noah Parker names FSU among his frontrunners, 5⭐ OT Jamarios Canton earned an offer after visiting for the Alabama win, and the staff is fanned out during the bye week to check in on commits and flip targets like Derrek Cooper and Ah’Mari Stevens.

🔒 Defensive Priority – 5⭐ safety Kamarui Dorsey, the No. 1 safety in the 2027 class, places FSU firmly in his Top 3 alongside Georgia and Georgia Tech after praising the Noles’ defensive staff.

It’s a bye week in Tallahassee, but momentum on the trail is anything but idle — the October 4 Miami showdown is shaping up to be massive both on the field and in recruiting

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⚽ Noles Shut Out Louisville in ACC Opener ⚽

No. 7 Florida State (5–0–1, 1–0 ACC) kept rolling Thursday night with a 2–0 win over Louisville, logging their fifth shutout in six matches to stay unbeaten.

🔥 Key Goals

• Wrianna Hudson buried a penalty kick in the 24th minute — her team-leading 6th goal of the season and 4th in the last 3 matches.

• Yuna McCormack iced it in the 87th minute with her 3rd goal of 2025, assisted by Jordynn Dudley.

💪 Defensive Dominance

• Louisville was limited to just 6 shots (1 on goal).

• Addie Todd made a lone save for her 5th clean sheet of the season.

• FSU has now allowed one or fewer shots on goal in 4 of its 6 matches.

📊 By the Numbers

• Shots: FSU 13 (3 on target), Louisville 6 (1 on target).

• Corners: FSU 9, Louisville 4.

• Series: FSU improves to 11–0–0 all-time vs. Louisville, 9–0–0 as ACC foes.

⏭️ What’s Next
FSU hits the road for 3 straight, beginning at Syracuse on Sunday (Sept. 14, 1 p.m. ET).

👉 Full match recap here

🏃‍♀️ FSU Cross Country Set for Southern Showcase 🏃‍♂️

Florida State cross country heads to John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala., on Friday for the Southern Showcase — a key early-season test and preview of November’s NCAA South Regional course.

🔥 Meet Details

• Men: 8K race at 8:30 a.m. ET.

• Women: 5K race at 9:30 a.m. ET.

• Field: 50 men’s teams, 54 women’s teams, including ACC foes Louisville, Georgia Tech, and Miami.

👀 Runners to Watch

• Women: Rylee Blade makes her collegiate debut. Veterans Nicole Dinan (5th at Florida Invite, 17:18 PR), Margaret Bartlow (6th, 17:23.5 debut), and Lindy White (7th, 17:48 PR) lead the pack.

• Men: Seniors Lucas Bouquot, Aniol Borràs, and Zach Trotter anchor the lineup, with junior Kaden Levings (14th at Florida Invite, 25:17.9) coming off a strong opener.

📊 Last Time Out

• Women: 2nd place at the Florida Invite, with 4 runners in the top 8.

• Men: 4th place, paced by Levings in 14th.

👉 Live timing + results here

🏀 Four Elite 2027 Recruits Visiting FSU 🏀

Florida State men’s basketball, already holding the No. 1 class in 2026, is keeping its recruiting momentum rolling with four top 2027 prospects visiting Tallahassee this weekend. The group will watch practice, tour campus, and spend time with head coach Luke Loucks and staff on Saturday.

🔥 Visiting Prospects

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CJ Rosser — No. 3 overall prospect, PF, Orlando (Southeastern Prep). Offered in July; a premier big man in the 2027 class.

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jeremy Jenkins — No. 30 overall, PF, Atlanta (Overtime Elite). Offered in April; athletic, versatile frontcourt player.

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oneal Delancy — No. 66 overall, CG, Montverde Academy (FL). Offered in May; dynamic combo guard with scoring pop.

• ⭐⭐⭐ Marcus Curry — No. 105 overall, SG, Loganville (Grayson, GA). Offered in June; strong perimeter shooter and developing playmaker.

👉 Full 2027 target list here

🏈 4⭐ RB Noah Parker Eyeing FSU 🏈

Macon County (GA) running back Noah Parker, a top prospect in the 2027 class, has been making frequent visits to Georgia — but Florida State is firmly in the mix alongside Alabama.

🔥 Recruitment Snapshot

• Georgia: Multiple visits lined up this fall. Parker raves about UGA’s energy, the relationship with RB coach Josh Crawford, and his bond with Kirby Smart. “He just calls me Macon County, man.”

• Alabama: Parker highlighted the Tide’s “RBU” legacy of Heisman winners and NFL backs, noting their track record of development.

• Florida State: Praised Gus Malzahn’s offense as “crazy” and said conversations with the OC and his family made him feel valued. “Gus is one of the best offensive coordinators I know.”

👉 Full recruiting update here

🛡️ 5⭐ OT Jamarios Canton Offered by FSU 🛡️

Florida State’s season-opening win over Alabama wasn’t just a statement on the field — it paid dividends on the recruiting trail, too. IMG Academy’s Jamarios Canton, the No. 2 OT and No. 16 overall prospect in the 2028 class, left Tallahassee with an FSU offer.

🔥 Visit Takeaways

• First college game experience: “That was a crazy game… my first college game, so it was a great experience.”

• Time with OL coach Herb Hand: Sat in on film review with FSU linemen and recruits, came away impressed with Hand’s approach.

• Game-day vibe: “The fans really care about the team… I saw everybody wearing Florida State. It was crazy watching Florida State beat Alabama.”

📊 Recruiting Context
Canton already holds offers from Alabama, LSU, Texas, Texas A&M, and more, but the FSU trip made a major impression. He was brought to Tallahassee by IMG teammates Anthony Howard and Man Robinson, who were already visiting.

👉 Full recruiting breakdown here

🛣️ Noles Hit Recruiting Trail During Bye Week 🛣️

With Florida State off this weekend, Mike Norvell and staff are fanning out across the Southeast to check in on key commits and top targets.

🔥 Norvell in South Florida

• Head coach Mike Norvell and WR coach Tim Harris will be at today’s Chaminade-Madonna vs. Miami Edison clash.

• Spotlight prospects:

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ RB Derrek Cooper (Texas commit, FSU flip target)

  • ⭐⭐⭐ WR Jasen Lopez (FSU commit)

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐ WR Ah’Mari Stevens (Miami commit, 2027 — visited FSU last week)

  • 2028 WRs Tromon Isaac Jr. (⭐⭐⭐⭐) & Peter Pierre (⭐⭐⭐), both offered by FSU.

👀 Other Staff Stops

• Tim Harris: Friday at Tampa Plant to see ⭐⭐⭐ WR commit Darryon Williams and evaluate Bama RB commit Javari Barnett.

• David Johnson (RBs): On the road in Georgia for ⭐⭐⭐⭐ RB Brayden Tyson (Brookwood, visiting FSU later this fall) and ⭐⭐⭐ RB Nigel Newkirk (visited for Bama opener).

• Chris Thomsen (TEs): Will check on ⭐⭐⭐⭐ TE commit Xavier Tiller, plus top 2028 TE target Xevien Brinson.

• Terrance Knighton (DL): Tracking his DL commits in Georgia — ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Earnest Rankins, ⭐⭐⭐ Tico Crittendon, and ⭐⭐⭐ Wihtlley Cadeau.

• Tony White (DC): Expected to see ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CB commit Chauncey Kennon, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ LB commit Izayia Williams, top 2027 LB target Kaden Henderson, and 2029 CBs James Allen & Demarcus Van Dyke Jr.

🌟 Why It Matters
Bye weeks are prime evaluation time, and the Noles are leveraging it fully — from flipping Cooper and Stevens in South Florida to fortifying commits across Georgia. Expect the trail buzz to ramp up heading into the October 4th Miami showdown.

👉 Full recruiting trail update here

🔒 5⭐ Safety Kamarui Dorsey Puts FSU in Top 3 🔒

Elite 2027 safety Kamarui Dorsey (Hampton, GA) has narrowed his recruitment, and Florida State sits firmly in his Top 3 alongside Georgia and Georgia Tech.

🔥 Why FSU Stands Out

• Offered in person by the full staff on his first visit: “It was very family oriented. They let me know how much they want me and how much I can be used in the system.”

• Impressed by FSU’s revamped defensive staff led by DC Tony White (from Nebraska) and safeties coach Coop: “That’s my dog. They’re putting DBs in the best position.”

• Loved watching FSU’s defense swarm to the ball in practice: “Seeing it in live action really showed me that speed matters.”

📊 Recruiting Profile

• No. 14 overall in the 2027 Rivals300.

• No. 1 safety nationally, No. 2 player in Georgia.

• Prioritizes NFL-caliber development over NIL: “If you get developed and become one of the best, you’ll get paid regardless.”

👀 Big Picture
FSU’s presence in Dorsey’s Top 3 confirms the Noles are serious players for one of the best defenders in the country. His decision will hinge on development, early playing time, and defensive fit — all areas where FSU is making its case.

👉 Full Rivals interview here

And that’s a wrap!

🌟 That’s a Wrap! 🌟

The bye week might mean no action in Doak, but Florida State’s footprint is everywhere — from clean sheets on the soccer pitch to recruiting fireworks across the Southeast. With Miami looming on October 4th, the stage is set for one of the biggest weeks of the year on the field and off it.

Stay locked in — the best is still ahead.

Go Noles,
✌️ Chief