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Yesterday’s Poll Results

Today’s Poll

🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Monday Seminole!

Here’s what’s cooking this morning:

🛡️ Tony White Shuts Down UCLA Rumors 🛡️
FSU’s DC makes it clear he hasn’t been contacted by UCLA, brushing off the noise and locking in on Virginia’s high-powered offense.

⚽ Hudson’s Last-Minute Heroics Save No. 7 FSU at NC State ⚽
A 90th-minute equalizer preserved the unbeaten streak, extending multiple records despite the draw.

🏈 FSU Turns Focus to Virginia After Kent State Rout 🏈
After back-to-back 70+ point explosions, the Noles prep for their toughest test since Alabama — a primetime Friday at Virginia.

📊 Noles Hold Steady Across National Polls 📊
FSU stayed inside the Top 10, though the AP dropped them a spot. Miami surged to No. 2, setting up a possible Top 5 clash in October.

🌟 4⭐ RB Damarius Yates Eyeing FSU After Big Visit 🌟
The Ole Miss commit left Tallahassee impressed by FSU’s record-setting ground game — with an official visit now on deck.

⛳ Women’s Golf Finishes 6th at Schooner Fall Classic ⛳
Fullbrook led with her first under-par tournament as three Seminoles posted sub-70 rounds in a strong team finish.

⛳ Men’s Golf Ties for 6th at Olympia Fields ⛳
Against one of the toughest fields in the country, Brewer and Whaley cracked the Top 10 as the Noles secured momentum.

Let’s get into it 👇️ 

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🛡️ Tony White Shuts Down UCLA Rumors 🛡️

FSU defensive coordinator Tony White quickly dismissed chatter linking him to UCLA’s head coaching vacancy, saying he hasn’t been contacted and isn’t distracted by the speculation.

🔥 White’s Response

• “I have not been contacted. There is no other job. No greater privilege than the job I have right now.”

• Admitted he once got caught up in coaching rumors early in his career but now brushes them off.

• Told friends reaching out: “Bro, leave me alone… There is nothing until there is something.”

👀 What Actually Happened

• White hopped on a Zoom with UCLA alumni last week not realizing what it was — stayed about 30 seconds before returning to FSU prep.

• Emphasized he’s focused on stopping Virginia’s explosive offense Friday night.

📌 Why It Matters

White’s strong start with FSU’s defense has already elevated his profile nationally. While the UCLA job may loom in the background, his attention remains firmly on Tallahassee.

👉 Full update on White’s comments here

⚽ Hudson’s Last-Minute Heroics Save No. 7 FSU at NC State ⚽

Wrianna Hudson’s 90th-minute strike salvaged a 1-1 draw for Florida State (7-0-2, 3-0-1 ACC) on Sunday, keeping the Seminoles unbeaten through nine matches.

🔥 Key Numbers

• FSU out-shot NC State 21–5 and led 4–2 in shots on goal.

• Hudson’s equalizer was her 8th goal of 2025, scoring in 7 of 9 games.

• Jordynn Dudley logged her team-high 6th assist, extending her point streak to 7 straight matches.

📈 Streaks Extended

• 64 consecutive games with a goal — longest in school history.

• 19-game unbeaten streak in regulation/OT, 4th-longest ever.

• ACC unbeaten run at 9 games, tied for 7th-best in program history.

🛑 Streaks Snapped

• ACC win streak (8 straight) ended.

• Shutout streaks (594:49 minutes overall, 4 ACC matches) came to a close.

📌 Why It Matters

FSU showed resilience by scoring late after trailing for the first time in 2025, preserving its unbeaten record before a two-week break and an in-state clash with Miami.

👉 Full recap here

🏈 FSU Turns Focus to Virginia After Kent State Rout 🏈

Florida State (3–0) heads into Friday night’s ACC opener at Virginia riding a historic offensive surge, but the Cavaliers (3–1) present the toughest test since Alabama.

🔥 Virginia’s Statement Win

• Crushed Stanford 48–21 behind QB Chandler Morris (380 yards, 4 TD).

• Have topped 560 yards in three of four games this year.

• Head coach Tony Elliott: “This is our opportunity to show the world what Virginia football can do.”

🔥 FSU’s Momentum

• Outscored last two opponents 143–20 — most points over two games in school history.

• Rank No. 1 nationally in scoring (58.0 PPG) and total offense (628.7 YPG).

• Defense holding strong, led by James Williams: “We’re not looking ahead at bigger games. We’ll be taking Virginia very seriously.”

🤕 Injury Update

• QB Tommy Castellanos left the Kent State game with an ankle scare but said he’s “all good.”

• Mike Norvell called it “manageable” and expects him ready for Friday.

📌 Why It Matters

Virginia ranks 4th nationally in yards and 11th in scoring — setting up a primetime shootout as FSU begins its ACC title defense.

👉 Full game preview here

Apple Is Coming for the Smart Home — And Fast

Apple’s rumored Face-ID door lock and smart display hub are more than just new products. It’s a clear signal: they’re going all-in on smart home automation.

The tech giant is doubling down on the smart home, the $158B industry that’s growing 23% annually.

And with Apple’s entry, investors are looking for the next breakout company - and potential acquisition target.

They’re chasing Google (acquired Nest, $3.2B) and Amazon (acquired Ring, $1.2B).

History shows: when Apple plays catch-up, they go big.

And there’s one startup perfectly positioned to benefit.

With 10+ patents, distribution in over 100 Best Buy stores, and revenue growth that doubled year-over-year, they’re built for a huge breakout.

Early investors in Ring and Nest saw life-changing returns.

📊 Noles Hold Steady Across National Polls 📊

Florida State (3-0) stayed inside the Top 10 after its 66–10 rout of Kent State, though movement across the major polls showed slight shifts.

🔥 AP Top 25

• FSU dropped one spot to No. 8, leapfrogged by Oklahoma.

• Miami rose to No. 2, while Alabama slid to No. 17.

• Clemson and NC State fell completely out of voting.

🔥 Coaches Poll

• FSU moved up one spot to No. 8.

• Miami held firm at No. 6, Alabama dropped to No. 16.

🔥 Super 16

• FSU stayed put at No. 7.

• Miami climbed to No. 5, Alabama dropped to No. 16.

📌 Why It Matters

Despite dominating Kent State, FSU saw its AP ranking dip — but stayed relatively consistent in across the major polls. The big takeaway? Rival Miami is soaring, setting up a potential Top 5 showdown in Tallahassee next month.

👉 Full poll breakdown here

🌟 4⭐ RB Damarius Yates Eyeing FSU After Big Visit 🌟

Ole Miss commit Damarius Yates — ranked the No. 10 RB nationally and No. 113 overall — was back in Tallahassee this weekend, drawn by his former teammate Mario Nash Jr. and FSU’s explosive 66–10 win over Kent State.

🔥 What Stood Out

• Impressed by FSU’s record 498 rushing yards, calling the run game “a perfect fit.”

• Praised the offensive line and schemes, saying the staff “always makes something happen.”

• Confirmed plans for a return trip and official visit this fall.

🗣️ Yates on FSU

• “They are still a big factor in my recruitment … the atmosphere, game, fans, and style are great.”

• Wants clarity on “how they would use me in the backfield.”

• Top schools right now: Ole Miss, Tennessee, and FSU.

📌 Why It Matters

Yates remains pledged to Ole Miss, but his comments show FSU’s offense is resonating with recruits. With Carsyn Baker and Derrek Cooper also priorities, the Seminoles’ RB board is heating up.

👉 Full Yates interview and analysis here

⛳ Women’s Golf Finishes 6th at Schooner Fall Classic ⛳

Florida State women’s golf closed strong at the Schooner Fall Classic, climbing two spots to finish 6th with a final-round 3-under 277 — their best of the event.

🔥 Standout Performances

• Sophia Fullbrook — Carded 69–70–69 (-2, 208, T-13), her first under-par tournament finish and second straight top-13 result.

• Haruhi Nakatani — Shot 70–71–69 (E, 210, T-21), with 7 birdies and 32 of her final 36 holes at par or better.

• Freya Russell — Posted a career-best 69 in the final round and career-low totals of 143 (36 holes) and 212 (+2, T-30).

• Alexandra Gazzoli — Steady at 69–71–70 (E, 210, T-21).

• Elin Pudas Remler — Highlighted by a 68 in round two, finished at +4 (214, T-37).

🗣️ Coach Amy Bond
“We played the second-best round of the day despite the worst weather of the weekend … finishing strong shows their resilience.”

📌 Why It Matters
With three players under par in the final round and multiple career-bests, the young Seminoles are trending upward heading into the Jim West Challenge (Oct. 19–20) in Texas.

👉 Full Schooner results and recap here

⛳ Men’s Golf Ties for 6th at Olympia Fields ⛳

Florida State men’s golf wrapped up the Olympia Fields Fighting Illini Invitational in a loaded field, finishing T-6th at +7 (847) alongside Georgia Tech — ahead of No. 2 Arizona State, No. 11 Alabama, and No. 16 Texas A&M.

🔥 Final Round Highlights

• Carson Brewer — Closed with 69 (-1) after Saturday’s 66, finishing T-6 at -2 (208). Fourth career top-10.

• Jack Whaley — Even-par 70, placing T-9 (209) for his first career top-10 as a Seminole.

• Tyler Weaver — Steady with 70 (T-24, +2, 212).

• Patrick McCann — 75 to finish T-50 (+8, 218).

📊 Team Finish

FSU: 7-over (847), tied 6th with Georgia Tech. Top finishers included Oklahoma State (-6) and Florida (-4).

📌 Why It Matters

FSU posted two top-10 individual finishes against elite national competition — momentum that carries into the Hamptons Intercollegiate (Oct. 6–7).

👉 Full leaderboard and recap here

And that’s a wrap!

The Noles kept their streaks alive across multiple sports this weekend — from Hudson’s clutch equalizer in Raleigh to Fullbrook’s under-par finish in Norman. With Virginia looming Friday night, the focus shifts squarely to ACC play. Buckle in — the next two weeks will tell us a lot about this team’s ceiling.

Go Noles,
—Chief