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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Saturday, Seminole!

🏐 Volleyball Stumbles at USF
Despite Kyleene Filimaua’s career-high 22 kills, the Noles dropped a five-set battle in Tampa and turn to regroup vs. South Carolina.

🥎 Softball Fall Slate Announced
Eight games—including six at JoAnne Graf Field—highlight a schedule that previews a loaded roster headlined by All-Americans and top freshmen.

🏈 NFL Noles in Action
From Derwin James stuffing stat sheets to Keon Coleman’s pro debut, here’s the full Week 1 rundown of FSU alums in the league.

🔥 Recruiting Buzz Building
The Alabama upset sparked momentum across 2026–28 targets, with FSU trending up for blue-chip quarterbacks, receivers, and defensive playmakers.

👀 Familiar Face Returns
Former FSU administrator Jim Curry comes back to Doak—this time leading East Texas A&M into a special matchup for his Lions.

🏈 Game Day at Doak
The No. 14 Seminoles look to handle business against East Texas A&M as writers predict another lopsided win and valuable depth reps.

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🏐 Noles Fall to USF in Five-Set Battle 🏐

Florida State volleyball (2–1) dropped its first match of the season Friday night, falling 3–2 on the road to USF (1–3) at the Yuengling Center.

🔥 Match Flow

• USF took the first two sets (25–22, 25–17) before FSU clawed back to win sets three (25–20) and four (27–25).

• The Noles led 10–7 in the decisive fifth but couldn’t close, with the Bulls rallying for a 15–12 win.

📊 Standouts

• Kyleene Filimaua: Career-high 22 kills, 1 ace, 16 digs.

• Iane Henke: 16 kills, including key points in late-set rallies.

• Nenu Kpea: 10 kills, first career double-digit outing.

• Mio Yamamoto: Team-best 16 digs.

⏭️ What’s Next
FSU faces South Carolina today at 3 p.m. as part of their Tampa road swing.

👉 Full match recap here

🥎 FSU Softball Announces 2025 Fall Ball Schedule 🥎

Head coach Lonni Alameda and the Seminoles unveiled their fall slate Friday, featuring eight games—six at JoAnne Graf Field, all free to attend.

📅 The Schedule

• Oct. 10 – Northwest Florida State (home)

• Oct. 17 – Tallahassee State (home)

• Oct. 18 – Gulf Coast State (home)

• Oct. 23 – Chipola College (home)

• Oct. 26 – at Florida (WCWS participant)

• Oct. 29 – Florida A&M (home)

• Nov. 8 – at Auburn

• Nov. 14 – St. Johns River State (home)

🌟 Returning Core

• Isa Torres & Kennedy Harp – 2025 NFCA All-Americans.

• Jaysoni Beachum – 2024 National Freshman of the Year + All-American.

• Jazzy Francik & Ashtyn Danley – All-ACC pitchers anchoring the circle.

🔥 Fresh Faces

• Nine-player freshman class, ranked No. 3 nationally by On3.

Why It Matters: With elite veterans back and one of the nation’s top recruiting classes in tow, FSU’s fall slate will be the first look at a team expected to contend again in 2026.

👉 Full schedule release here

🏈 NFL Noles: Week 1 Check-In 🏈

Florida State alums were scattered across the NFL in Week 1 action, with some strong debuts and a few names still waiting on opportunities.

📅 Thursday Night Football
Eagles 24, Cowboys 20

• Eagles: WR Johnny Wilson (injured reserve).

• Cowboys: No former Noles.

📅 Friday Night Football (São Paulo, Brazil)
Chargers 27, Chiefs 21

• Chargers: S Derwin James – 7 tackles (5 solo), TFL, 2 QB hurries; QB DJ Uiagalelei (practice squad).

• Chiefs: DT Derrick Nnadi – 1 tackle; DE Janarius Robinson (IR); DBs Kevin Knowles II & Jammie Robinson (practice squad).

📅 Sunday Highlights

• Panthers @ Jaguars: K Ryan Fitzgerald (CAR), DB Jarrian Jones (JAX).

• Cardinals @ Saints: RB Trey Benson, OL Jeremiah Byers (PS), OLB Josh Sweat (ARI).

• Steelers @ Jets: CB Jalen Ramsey (PIT); RB Lawrance Toafili (PS), OLB Jermaine Johnson II, CB Azareye’h Thomas (NYJ).

• Giants @ Commanders: QB Jameis Winston, OLB Brian Burns, K Graham Gano (NYG); DT Eddie Goldman (WSH).

• 49ers @ Seahawks: LB Tatum Bethune, DB Renardo Green (SF).

• Texans @ Rams: DL Mario Edwards Jr. (HOU); DT Braden Fiske, OLB Jared Verse, OLB Keir Thomas (IR) (LAR).

📅 Sunday Night Football
Ravens @ Bills

• Bills: WR Keon Coleman.

📅 Monday Night Football
Vikings @ Bears

• No FSU alums active.

👉 Full Week 1 NFL Seminoles tracker here

🔥 Recruiting Buzz: Bama Win Supercharges FSU Momentum 🔥

Florida State’s upset of Alabama didn’t just shake college football—it sent shockwaves through the recruiting trail. Recruits from 2026 through 2028 took notice, and the Noles are riding a major wave of buzz heading into the fall.

💪 Quarterback Priority

• Kavian Bryant (2027, 4⭐ QB) – Widely viewed as FSU’s top target. Sources said the visit’s impact will be “tough to beat.” Noles are firmly setting the pace.

• Logan Flaherty (2027, 3⭐ QB) – FSU in a good spot if they choose to push.

• Jayce Johnson (2027, 4⭐ QB) – Expected to be back on campus for games, keeping the door open.

🎯 Receiver Heat

• Lawrence Britt (2027, 4⭐ WR) – Visit called a “major move by FSU.” Loves Malzahn’s scheme.

• Dederick Kimbrough (2027, 4⭐ WR) – FSU continues to lead here.

• Derrell Hines Jr. (2028 WR) – Early favorite status building for the Noles.

🛠️ In the Trenches

• Jatori Williams (2026, 4⭐ OL) – Alabama led pre-visit, but FSU surged into the mix after the upset.

💥 Defensive Line Buzz

• Jabarrius Garror (2027, 4⭐ DL, Bama commit) – Intel points to a possible flip. FSU momentum building.

• David Jacobs (2028, 5⭐ DL) – Visit called “significant.” Miami return trip expected.

• Chris Carbin (2026, 3⭐ JACK, GT commit) – Still leans Jackets, but FSU comfort + fit are real factors now.

• Cam Pritchett (2026, 4⭐ DL, Oregon commit) – FSU steadily chipping away. Another visit expected.

🛡️ Back Seven Standouts

• DQ Forkpa (2026, 4⭐ LB) – Visit boosted FSU; shaping up as an FSU vs. Michigan battle.

• Gregory Batson (2027, 4⭐ LB/S) – FSU trending to land him soon; decision could come quickly.

• Kennedy Green (2026, 4⭐ DB) – Teammate of FSU commit Devin Carter. Noles in a strong spot.

👉 Full recruiting breakdown here

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👀 Former FSU Exec Returns With East Texas A&M 👀

Jim Curry, who spent over a decade as a senior administrator in Florida State athletics, returns to Doak Campbell Stadium this weekend—but this time on the visitors’ sideline. Now the AD at East Texas A&M, Curry leads his FCS Lions into Saturday’s noon matchup against the No. 14 Seminoles.

🎤 Curry’s Perspective

• Left FSU in 2023 after helping hire Mike Norvell, Brian Pensky, and others, plus planning the new football facility.

• On returning: “Unconquered wasn’t just a moniker, it was a mindset… It was purposeful work.”

• Says the trip is a major opportunity for his players: “This will be a memory they share with their kids and grandkids for the rest of their life.”

📊 East Texas A&M Snapshot

• Formerly known as East Texas State/Texas A&M-Commerce, with a D-II national title in 2017.

• Famous alums include Harvey Martin and Wade Wilson.

• Playing “guarantee games” vs. SMU (lost 42–13) and now FSU for both revenue and exposure.

👉 Full Warchant interview here

🏈 No. 14 Noles Host East Texas A&M 🏈

Florida State (1–0) returns to Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday at noon to face East Texas A&M (0–1). The matchup marks the Lions’ first-ever trip to Tallahassee and FSU’s second of three straight home games to open 2025.

🔥 The Setup

• FSU soared from unranked to No. 14 after last week’s 31–17 upset of Alabama.

• East Texas A&M, a recent full D-I member, comes off a 42–13 loss at SMU.

• The Lions’ offense is led by QB Ron Peace and WR Christian Jourdain (683 yards, 6 TDs in 2024). LB Kyree Anderson (96 tackles last year) anchors their defense.

• Saturday’s game is just the second time ETAM has played in Florida since 1974.

📊 Recent Context

• FSU rushed for 230 yards vs. Alabama, the most against a Top-10 foe since 2022.

• Tommy Castellanos (152 pass yds, 78 rush yds, TD) and Daniel Lyons (sack + forced fumble) headlined the opener.

• FSU’s win marked the Tide’s first non-conference regular-season road loss since 2003.

🔮 Predictions (Consensus)
From both Tomahawk Nation & Noles247 writers:

• Curt Weiler: FSU 52–10

• Zach Blostein: FSU 51–7

• Adam Brown: FSU 56–0

• Brendan Sonnone: FSU 44–10

• Trey Rowland: FSU 55–3

• Chris Nee: FSU 45–10

• Others range between 45–66 points for FSU, with most expecting backups (Brock Glenn, Kevin Sperry, Kam Davis) to see extended time after halftime.

👉 Full game previews + staff predictions here

And that’s a wrap!

That’s all for today’s Chief Brief!

The storylines are stacking up fast: volleyball learning lessons in Tampa, softball laying the groundwork for 2026, NFL Noles making their presence felt, and recruiting momentum surging after the Alabama win. Now all eyes turn to East Texas A&M — where FSU will try to sharpen its depth and stay healthy before the ACC grind begins.

Enjoy your Saturday in Tallahassee (or wherever you’re watching from), and let’s see if the Seminoles can keep this momentum rolling.

Go Noles! 🍢