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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Thursday, Seminole!

Here’s what’s inside today’s edition:

⚽ Dudley Delivers in Chapel Hill — Jordynn Dudley’s header lifted No. 7 FSU soccer past No. 18 UNC, extending unbeaten and shutout streaks in a rivalry the Noles now control.

⚾ Fall Ball Roster Reset — Link Jarrett’s squad preps for three October exhibitions with a dramatically reshaped roster after 22 departures and 22 newcomers.

🔄 Portal Shake-Up — The NCAA eliminates the spring transfer portal window, shifting to a single annual window that has both coaches and players debating the impact.

💪 WR Corps Getting Healthy — Updates on Squirrel White, Lawayne McCoy, and Kevin Wynn as the Noles gear up for Kent State and eight straight ACC games.

🌟 Recruiting Buzz — A lighter visitor list for Kent State, but new names are emerging, flips are being monitored, and 2026 OT Conner Rutherford has been added.

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⚽ Dudley’s Header Lifts Noles Past UNC ⚽

No. 7 Florida State (7–0–1, 3–0–0 ACC) stayed unbeaten and extended its shutout streak with a 1–0 road win at No. 18 North Carolina on Wednesday night — the Noles’ third straight win in the rivalry and fifth clean sheet in a row.

🔥 Match-Winner

• 59’ — Jordynn Dudley buried a header from an Enasia Colon cross (assist also to Taylor Suarez) for her 3rd goal of 2025 and 26th of her career.

• Dudley led all players with 5 shots, including 2 on target.

🧱 Defensive Wall

• Addie Todd: 3 second-half saves to secure the clean sheet.

• FSU defense held UNC to 10 shots (3 on goal) despite a 7–3 corner deficit.

• Streaks extended: 514 consecutive shutout minutes, 5 straight clean sheets, unbeaten in 18 straight matches.

📊 Rivalry Context

• FSU improves to 15–31–6 all-time vs. UNC, the most wins of any program against the Tar Heels.

• Since 2011: 13–7–4 vs. Carolina, including 3 straight wins.

⏭️ What’s Next
The Seminoles wrap up their road trip Sunday at NC State (1 p.m. ET).

👉 Full recap from Chapel Hill here

⚾ FSU Baseball Sets Fall Exhibition Slate ⚾

Florida State baseball will play three fall exhibitions — Mississippi State in Pensacola (Oct. 18), UAB at Dick Howser Stadium (Oct. 25), and the Garnet & Gold All-Star Game (Oct. 31). It will be the first look at a dramatically reshaped roster under Link Jarrett.

🔥 Roster Turnover

• 22 players departed via draft, graduation, or portal.

• 22 newcomers added: 9 freshmen, 9 DI transfers, 3 JUCO, 1 DII.

• Only 7 pitchers return from last year’s staff.

📊 By the Numbers

• Returners: 17 (10 position players, 7 pitchers).

• 43.9% of at-bats + 37.6% of innings pitched back.

• Returning bats: .294 AVG, .896 OPS (but 27% K-rate).

• Returning arms: 5.92 ERA across 187 IP (Mendes threw 78).

🌟 New Faces

• Portal bats hit .328 with .994 OPS + 30 HRs last season.

• Transfer pitchers logged a 3.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 11.4 K/9 over 220 IP.

• Freshmen Cam Odom + Presley Woodson are back healthy from injuries.

⏭️ What’s Next
Exhibitions will preview a roster heavy on newcomers, with depth across the mound and added quality at the plate.

👉 Full roster and breakdown here

🔄 NCAA Shifts to Single Transfer Portal Window 🔄

The NCAA has officially voted to eliminate the spring football transfer portal, moving to a single annual window — though the exact dates remain undecided.

🔥 What Changed

• The spring portal is gone — no more second wave of departures.

• Oversight proposed Jan. 2–11, but that date hasn’t been finalized.

• A 10-day version was floated earlier this month but not approved.

📌 Exceptions

• A 30-day window still opens if a head coach is fired (like UCLA + Virginia Tech this past weekend).

🗣️ Debate Continues

• Supporters: Keeps rosters intact through bowl/playoff season.

• Critics: Coaches worry about timing — especially playoff teams.

• Ohio State’s Ryan Day: “It doesn’t make any sense… how are teams in the playoffs supposed to juggle this while preparing for games?”

🌟 Why It Matters
The move simplifies roster management but raises questions about fairness and recruiting leverage, especially for playoff-bound programs.

👉 Full breakdown on the NCAA’s decision here

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💪 WR Room Getting Healthier Ahead of Kent State 💪

Florida State’s wide receiver group is trending upward as the Noles gear up for Kent State — and an eight-game ACC stretch right after.

🔥 Injury Updates

• Squirrel White: Returned to practice Wednesday after injuring his wrist/hand vs. ETAMU. Still questionable for Saturday but trending positive.

• Lawayne McCoy: Expected to make his season debut. Called a “Tier 1 receiver” by Norvell, he could add a big boost despite limited career production (6 catches).

• Kevin Wynn: Freshman DL likely won’t suit up Saturday, but Norvell hinted next week could be realistic.

🗣️ Norvell’s Take

• On White: “It was a good step for him today.”

• On practice: “Today was a championship day… competitive, fast. Pleased with what I’m seeing.”

📌 Why It Matters
Getting healthier at receiver could give FSU’s offense more firepower as the team enters the grind of ACC play.

⏭️ What’s Next
FSU (2–0) hosts Kent State (1–2) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Doak.

👉 Full practice update here

🌟 Recruiting Buzz: Kent State Weekend 🌟

With the Seminoles riding momentum into Week 3, FSU’s recruiting efforts remain busy on several fronts — even if this weekend’s Kent State visitor list is expected to be lighter due to family weekend in Tallahassee.

🔥 Edge Focus

• Trenton Henderson (5⭐, LSU commit) — FSU is staying in touch, though a flip isn’t expected soon; any chance would come later in the fall.

• Other EDGE targets — FSU continues conversations with multiple high-end prospects; visits will be confirmed later.

🚫 Miami Weekend Shuffle
Originally scheduled officials Jarius Rodgers, Chris Carbin, and Gustaf Henriks Ras will be moved to later dates (likely Pitt, Wake, or VT). Instead, the Oct. 4 Miami showdown will be loaded with unofficial visitors, including Syracuse EDGE commit Kamron Wilson and Texas RB commit Derrek Cooper.

💪 New Names Emerging

• Frederic Sainteus (DL) — Fast-riser and FAU decommit; offered Monday, expected in Tallahassee this weekend.

• Yahya Gaad (DL, UCLA decommit) — Already confirmed for Saturday’s game.

• Jaemin Pinckney (USF commit, EDGE) — Plans to visit for the Miami game; senior tape has impressed.

• Broderick Peters (DL, Southern Miss commit) — Set to visit for the Kent State game.

👀 Flip Watch
With Florida stumbling, FSU is staying in contact with Carsyn Baker (4⭐ RB commit) and Kaiden Hall (3⭐ safety commit). Both fit positional needs and remain worth monitoring.

🆕 OT Visitor Added
Conner Rutherford (2026, 6’6”, 295, Chillicothe, OH) — Two-sport athlete (also wrestles) with a 3.6 GPA. Offers from Toledo and Marshall already, and FSU OL coach Herb Hand is evaluating closely. Will be in Tallahassee for the Kent State game.

📌 Why It Matters
Even with a smaller visitor list this weekend, FSU is balancing immediate opportunities (new decommits, sleepers, and flip candidates) with long-term O-line evaluations — showing a sharper recruiting operation capitalizing on both success and rivals’ instability.

👉 Full recruiting breakdown here

And that’s a wrap!

That’s all for today’s Chief Brief — the Noles keep stacking wins, roster depth is taking shape, and the recruiting machine keeps churning. Buckle up, because the ACC grind is about to begin.

See you tomorrow, Chief. 🍢