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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹
Happy Thursday, Seminole!
Here’s what we’ve got for you today on Gameday eve:
🎟️ Miami Ticket Giveaway 🎟️
Season Pass holders have a 1-in-50 shot at extra Miami tickets — just 30 spots remain.
🎾 Women’s Tennis Opens 5-0 🎾
FSU went undefeated in singles at the ITA All-American Championships, with Millie Bissett going 3-0.
🏐 Beach Volleyball Joins Big 12 🏐
The Seminoles officially move into the Big 12 for beach volleyball starting spring 2026.
🏀 Women’s Hoops vs. Georgia 🏀
The ACC/SEC Challenge tips Dec. 3 at the Tucker Center — one of several high-profile games on FSU’s loaded slate.
🏀 Men’s Hoops vs. Georgia 🏀
The men’s squad faces the Bulldogs on Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. on ACC Network, part of ESPN’s ACC/SEC Challenge lineup.
🏈 FSU–UVA Availability Report 🏈
QB Tommy Castellanos and TE Randy Pittman are probable to return, while Virginia faces major depth issues on the OL.
🌟 Massive Miami Recruiting Weekend 🌟
FSU is set to host a loaded list of commits and national prospects for the primetime rivalry game at Doak.
🎟️ Lock In Your Season Pass & 1-in-50 Odds for Miami Tickets 🎟️
We’re giving away 2 extra tickets to Miami @ Florida State — but only the first 50 Season Pass sign ups will be entered. Just 30 spots remain.
🎾 FSU Women’s Tennis Starts Fall Strong 🎾
Florida State opened its 2025 fall season at the ITA All-American Championships in Cary, N.C., with an impressive showing from its five athletes.
🔥 Opening Round Highlights
Noles went a perfect 5-0 in singles on Saturday.
Mary Boyce Deatherage, Kristyna Lavickova, Laura Putz, Millie Bissett, and Eva Shaw all earned wins.
Bissett led the way, finishing 3-0 overall — her first career singles victories.
📅 What’s Next
The Seminoles return to action Oct. 3–5 at the Bedford Cup in Jacksonville.
📌 Why It Matters
A flawless start in singles play sets the tone for a deep fall season, with Bissett emerging as a breakout performer.
🏐 FSU Joins Big 12 in Beach Volleyball 🏐
Florida State beach volleyball is making a conference move, joining the Big 12 as an affiliate member beginning in spring 2026.
🔥 Key Context
Will compete alongside Arizona, Arizona State, TCU, Boise State, and South Carolina.
FSU has advanced to nine straight NCAA tournaments, including three national championship appearances (2016, 2018, 2022).
Dominant all-time marks: 25-0 vs. South Carolina, 2-0 vs. Arizona, 14-6 vs. TCU.
First-ever matchups with Arizona State and Boise State are on deck this spring.
📌 Why It Matters
FSU joins a power-conference home for beach volleyball, giving the Seminoles a stronger platform as they chase another run at a national title.
🏀 FSU Women’s Basketball Draws Georgia in ACC/SEC Challenge 🏀
Florida State women’s basketball will host Georgia on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. ET in the ACC/SEC Challenge, with the game set to air on ESPNU.
🔥 Key Notes
FSU tips off the season Nov. 3 vs. Florida A&M at home.
Other marquee non-conference matchups include at UConn (Nov. 9), vs. Indiana (Nov. 16), and at Florida (Nov. 20).
ACC schedule highlights: Notre Dame (Dec. 7), Virginia Tech (Dec. 18), UNC (Jan. 18), Stanford (Feb. 22), and Duke (Feb. 26).
The Noles also face California on Feb. 19, adding a Pac-12 flavor to the slate.
📌 Why It Matters
Between the Georgia challenge game, national power matchups, and a loaded ACC slate, FSU’s schedule gives the Seminoles plenty of chances to boost their NCAA Tournament résumé.
🏀 FSU Men Set for ACC/SEC Challenge vs. Georgia 🏀
Florida State men’s basketball will host Georgia on Dec. 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET in the ACC/SEC Challenge, with the game televised on the ACC Network.
🔥 Key Notes
The matchup is part of ESPN’s third annual ACC/SEC Challenge.
FSU and Georgia met in the 2023 edition of the event in Tallahassee, with the Seminoles holding a 19–11 all-time series lead.
FSU is 9–2 at home vs. the Bulldogs, with three wins in the last five matchups.
The challenge features 10 teams in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25, making it one of the most competitive non-conference events of the season.
📌 Why It Matters
This primetime clash offers FSU a marquee opportunity on national TV to showcase itself against an SEC opponent while building its NCAA Tournament résumé.
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🏈 FSU–Virginia Availability Report Released 🏈
Ahead of Friday’s ACC opener in Charlottesville (7 p.m., ESPN), both Florida State and Virginia released their initial availability reports. Updates will continue Thursday evening and again before kickoff.
🔥 FSU Status Report
Probable
QB Tommy Castellanos (ankle scare vs. Kent State; practiced this week, declared “100%” on SportsCenter)
RB Caziah Holmes (missed last week)
TE Randy Pittman Jr. (out since Alabama game, cleared to return)
OL Jonathan Daniels
Questionable
WR Jayvan Boggs
DL Kevin Wynn (could debut)
LB Caleb LaVallee (could debut)
Out
QB Gavin Markey
RB Kam Davis (injured vs. Kent State)
RB Roydell Williams (out since Alabama game)
TE Chase Loftin (hamstring, out long-term)
DL Deamontae Diggs
LB Ethan Pritchard (recovering after being shot three weeks ago)
🔥 Virginia Key Losses
OL Brady Wilson (starting center, day-to-day — questionable)
Multiple injuries across OL, WR, RB, and DB groups leave the Cavaliers thin in depth.
📌 Why It Matters
FSU expects to have Castellanos, Pittman, and Holmes back, while Virginia is severely shorthanded in the trenches. The Noles enter Friday night’s game in far better shape health-wise.
🌟 Massive Recruiting Weekend Set for Miami Game 🌟
Florida State hosted over 100 recruits for its season-opening upset of Alabama — and the Miami game on Oct. 4 could top it. With a likely Top-10 primetime showdown at Doak, FSU is lining up one of the biggest recruiting weekends in program history.
🔥 Expected Visitors (Unofficial)
QBs: 3⭐ Jaden O’Neal (FSU commit), 3⭐ Derrick Baker
RBs: 4⭐ Derrek Cooper (Texas commit), 4⭐ Kemon Spell (Penn State commit), Javarris Warner
WRs: 4⭐ Brandon Bennett (FSU commit), 4⭐ Efrem White (FSU commit), 3⭐ Jasen Lopez (FSU commit), 3⭐ Darryon Williams (FSU commit), 4⭐ Jaden Upshaw, 4⭐ Sean Green, 4⭐ Jamarin Simmons, 4⭐ Brysen Wright, 4⭐ Jordan Gorham, Lamar Garrison (FSU commit), 3⭐ Jonathan Dillon
TEs: 3⭐ Sam Faniel
OL: 3⭐ Jakobe Green (FSU commit), Abram Eisenhower
DL/EDGE: 3⭐ Wihtlley Cadeau (FSU commit), 3⭐ Tico Crittendon (FSU commit), 4⭐ Khing Thibodeaux, 4⭐ Asher Ghioto, 3⭐ Kamron Wilson (Syracuse commit), 3⭐ Jaemin Pinckney (USF commit), 4⭐ Rashad Streets, 3⭐ Success Nwabude, Meshi Dobson
LBs: 4⭐ Izayia Williams (FSU commit), 4⭐ Kaden Henderson, 4⭐ Amarri Irvin, 3⭐ JP Peace (Tennessee commit)
DBs: 4⭐ Jay Timmons (FSU commit), 4⭐ Joshua Dobson, 4⭐ Xavier Hasan, Saniiyn Black, 4⭐ Ta’Shawn Poole, 4⭐ Mekhi Williams (FSU commit)
📌 Why It Matters
The Miami game is shaping up as the marquee recruiting weekend of the season. With a loaded visitor list featuring multiple commits and national-level prospects, the Noles have a prime opportunity to build momentum for the 2026 and 2027 classes.
And that’s a wrap!
That’s it for today’s Chief Brief! From tennis sweeps in Cary to primetime hoops in December, and now the buildup to Miami week, it’s clear the Seminoles are front-and-center across every sport.
We’ll have more depth chart updates and recruiting confirmations as the week rolls on — plus the latest vibes heading into Charlottesville. Strap in, the next stretch is season-defining.
Until tomorrow,
✌️ & 🍢
