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🏐 No. 18 FSU Volleyball Set for Rivalry Clash Against No. 25 Miami 🏐
Florida State volleyball opens ACC play against rival Miami, with both teams ranked in the top 25. Led by Audrey Koenig and Khori Louis, the Seminoles aim to continue their strong offensive form.

🎾 FSU Men’s Tennis Advances in ITA All-American Championships 🎾
All five players secured wins on day two, with Corey Craig advancing to the main draw.

⚠️ FSU Athletics Postpones Events Due to Tropical Storm Helene ⚠️
Several FSU events are postponed or canceled due to the storm's impact.

🏀 FSU Basketball ACC Schedules Announced 🏀
Both men’s and women’s basketball ACC schedules have been revealed for the 2024-25 season.

🏈 Four-Star Edge Tobi Haastrup Sets Official Visit to FSU 🏈
Haastrup, a four-star recruit, will visit FSU in November.

🏈 FSU Boosts Communication with Desir Twins, Three-Star DL Commits to UCF 🏈
FSU increases recruitment efforts for twin defensive line commits from UCF.

🏈 FSU’s Focus Shifts to SMU, Uiagalelei Shines in Practice 🏈
FSU prepares for SMU, with strong performances from DJ Uiagalelei and Marvin Jones Jr.

🏈 ACC Power Rankings Entering Week 5: Miami Still on Top 🏈
Miami holds the top spot as FSU climbs to No. 16 following its win over Cal.

🏐 No. 18 FSU Volleyball Set for Rivalry Clash Against No. 25 Miami 🏐

Florida State volleyball (8-2) opens ACC play against No. 25 Miami (9-2) on Wednesday night at Tully Gym.

Both teams are ranked in the top 25, adding extra intensity to this rivalry match.

The Seminoles, led by standout players like Audrey Koenig and Khori Louis, have won the last four meetings against the Hurricanes.

FSU's offense has been one of the strongest in the ACC, ranking 13th nationally in hitting percentage.

🔗 [Full details here]

🎾 FSU Men’s Tennis Advances in ITA All-American Championships 🎾

The Florida State men’s tennis team had an impressive showing on day two of the ITA All-American Championships, with all five players securing victories in qualifying.

Corey Craig battled from behind to upset No. 98 Hugo Hashimoto, earning a spot in the main draw.

Youcef Rihane, Jamie Connel, Erik Schiessl, and Joshua Dous-Karpenschif also posted strong wins, with Schiessl and Dous-Karpenschif dominating in doubles.

🔗 [Full results and details here]

⚠️ FSU Athletics Postpones Events Due to Tropical Storm Helene ⚠️

Due to the projected path and strengthening of Tropical Storm Helene, several Florida State athletic events have been impacted:

• The home soccer match against Clemson, originally set for Thursday, has been postponed to Friday at 7 p.m.

• The FSU Invitational swim meet scheduled for September 27-28 has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

• The FSU cross country team has also canceled its first home meet of the season and will now compete only at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Wisconsin.

🔗 [More details here and here and here]

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🏀 Florida State Men’s Basketball 2024-25 ACC Schedule Announced 🏀

Florida State’s 20-game ACC schedule begins with a road game at NC State (Dec. 7) and features 10 home games, including a Big Monday matchup against North Carolina (Feb. 24).

The Seminoles will also play ACC newcomers Cal and Stanford on the road. Coach Leonard Hamilton enters his 23rd season with a strong roster led by Jamir Watkins and a talented group of newcomers.

🔗 [Full schedule and details here]

🏀 Florida State Women’s Basketball 2024-25 ACC Schedule Announced 🏀

Florida State women’s basketball will host nine ACC opponents in the 2024-25 season, starting with SMU on Dec. 8.

The team will also travel to face Stanford (Jan. 9) and California (Jan. 12). Other key matchups include home games against Miami (Jan. 19), NC State (Feb. 9), and Duke (March 2).

Head coach Brooke Wyckoff is excited for the challenging slate, with several games airing on ACC Network and the CW.

🔗 [Full schedule details here]

🏈 Four-Star Edge Tobi Haastrup Sets Official Visit to FSU 🏈

Tobi Haastrup, a four-star edge prospect from Houston’s Mayde Creek, has locked in an official visit to Florida State for the first weekend of November, when the Seminoles face North Carolina.

Haastrup, originally from London, is a rising talent with over 20 offers, including LSU, Texas A&M, and USC.

FSU extended its offer after losing a commitment from Javion Hilson. Haastrup’s athletic background includes soccer and track before transitioning to football.

🔗 [More on Haastrup’s recruitment here]

🏈 FSU Boosts Communication with Desir Twins, Three-Star DL Commits to UCF 🏈

Florida State has increased communication with twin three-star defensive line recruits Darryll and Mandrell Desir from South Florida, currently committed to UCF.

The twins, who were offered by FSU after a Junior Day visit in March, have yet to take an official visit to the Seminoles.

FSU aims to get them on campus this fall to further their recruitment.

🔗 [More on the Desir twins’ recruitment here]

🏈 FSU's Focus Shifts to SMU, Uiagalelei Shines in Practice 🏈

Florida State returned to the practice field with strong energy ahead of their matchup against SMU. Coach Mike Norvell praised the team’s effort, particularly highlighting DJ Uiagalelei’s best day in recent weeks.

The senior QB showcased improved rhythm and timing, delivering precise passes into tight windows and hitting receivers in stride during drills.

Freshman tight ends Landen Thomas and Amaree Williams also impressed with solid hands and crisp routes, drawing attention from the coaching staff.

On the defensive side, DE Marvin Jones Jr. stood out with multiple disruptive plays, including a sack and pressure, building on his recent game performance.

Corners Quindarrius Jones and Charles Lester also had a productive day, each making key plays in coverage, with Jones securing an interception and a crucial pass breakup.

A notable position shift occurred with Earl Little Jr. moving to safety.

Norvell mentioned that this change aims to maximize Little's ability to impact the game from deeper in the secondary, especially with the emergence of Edwin Joseph and Ja’Bril Rawls in the corner rotation.

The defense continued to show its progress with young linebackers Juice Cryer and DeMarco Ward contributing to solid stops during team drills.

Read more about practice here

🏈 ACC Power Rankings Entering Week 5: Miami Still on Top 🏈

The ACC had an eventful Week 4 with several standout performances and disappointing losses. Miami remains the conference leader following a dominant 50-15 victory over USF.

Clemson rebounded after its Week 1 loss to Georgia, climbing to No. 2 after dismantling NC State. Florida State secured its first win of the season with a narrow 14-9 victory over Cal, but the Seminoles remain in the bottom half of the rankings at No. 16.

DJ Uiagalelei’s performance remains a concern, as he threw for a season-low 177 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

FSU’s road ahead is daunting, with matchups against Clemson, Miami, and Duke looming.

Here’s how the rest of the rankings shape up entering Week 5:

1. Miami Hurricanes (4-0)

2. Clemson Tigers (2-1)

3. Louisville Cardinals (3-0)

4. Boston College Eagles (3-1)

5. Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0)

6. Syracuse Orange (2-1)

7. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-2)

8. California Golden Bears (3-1)

9. SMU Mustangs (3-1)

10. Duke Blue Devils (4-0)

11. Stanford Cardinal (2-1)

12. Virginia Cavaliers (3-1)

13. NC State Wolfpack (2-2)

14. North Carolina Tar Heels (3-1)

15. Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2)

16. Florida State Seminoles (1-3)

17. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-2)

FSU Outlook: Florida State snapped its losing streak but faces tough competition ahead. Despite the win, the offense struggled, and Uiagalelei’s inconsistency remains a major concern.

FSU has an uphill battle to secure bowl eligibility, with matchups against top ACC teams like Clemson, Miami, and Duke in the coming weeks.

Read more here

And that’s a wrap!

That’s all for today’s edition!

Whether it's the upcoming ACC matchups or exciting updates from FSU's athletics, it’s an exciting time for Seminole fans.

Stay tuned as we continue to follow the latest news from FSU sports. Be sure to mark your calendars and support our teams through all the thrilling games ahead!

Until next time, keep the Garnet and Gold spirit strong! Go Noles! 🌟