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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Monday, Seminole!

Big moves on and off the field as the Noles surge into the national spotlight.

📊 Noles Crack Top 10
Florida State jumps to No. 10 in the AP Poll and No. 12 in the Coaches after dismantling East Texas A&M, now the second-highest ACC team behind Miami.

📈 Freshman QB Flash
True freshman Kevin Sperry shines in his debut, throwing 2 TDs and showing poise that has coaches and teammates buzzing about his future.

⚽ Soccer Shuts Out FAU
No. 7 Seminoles close non-conference play with a 5–0 road win, stretching their non-con streak to 29 straight without a loss.

👀 RB Derrek Cooper on the Radar
Blue-chip 2026 back committed to Texas could be in play as FSU continues its resurgence — insiders say the Noles will circle back hard.

🎯 Coordinators on the Mic
Gus Malzahn and Tony White break down the 77–3 win, praising depth and maturity while stressing the bye week is all about fine-tuning.

🐊 Rival Raid Watch
After Florida’s humiliating loss to USF, five Gator commits are worth flipping calls — from DL Kendall Guervil to RB Carsyn Baker.

⚾ Baseball Adds JUCO Arm
Panama City native Jordan Martinez (Gulf Coast State) commits to FSU, adding depth to the 2026 class with a proven four-pitch mix.

👉 Plus: Recruiting buzz, bye week focus, and why the Noles’ rise is setting up a massive September stretch.

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📊 Noles Jump to No. 10 in AP Poll 📊

Florida State football surged into the Top 10 of the AP poll this week, climbing four spots to No. 10 after Saturday’s 77–3 rout of East Texas A&M.

🔥 Poll Movement

• AP Poll: Up from No. 14 → No. 10, now the second-highest ACC team behind Miami (No. 5).

• Coaches Poll: Climbed seven spots to No. 12.

• Key shakeups: Florida fell out of the picture after losing to USF (lol), Arizona State got clipped by Mississippi State, Clemson slipped to No. 12, and South Carolina slid to No. 11.

🌟 Why It Matters
The Seminoles are in the Top 10 for the first time this season, turning heads nationally with a 2–0 start and putting themselves in early College Football Playoff conversations.

👉 Full poll breakdown here

📈 Freshman QB Kevin Sperry Shines in Debut 📈 

Nearly 90 Seminoles saw the field in Saturday’s 77–3 demolition of East Texas A&M, but true freshman Kevin Sperry may have made the biggest impression.

🔥 Debut Performance

• First QB off the bench after Tommy Castellanos exited late in the 2nd quarter.

• Finished 4-of-5 for 61 yards and 2 TDs.

• Highlight throws: 43-yard strike to Ousmane Kromah + 3-yard fade to Jayvan Boggs.

• Added 22 rushing yards, including an 18-yard scramble for a first down.

🎤 What They’re Saying

• Norvell: “He gets on the field, you don’t feel like he’s a freshman… calm, collected.”

• Castellanos: “He was super-poised, super-confident… I’m super proud of him.”

📈 Depth Chart Implications
Sperry entered before Brock Glenn, which could mean he’s already solidifying himself as QB2 — or simply that Glenn is still catching up after a preseason injury. Either way, the freshman didn’t flinch in his first live action.

🌟 Why It Matters
Sperry looked the part of FSU’s quarterback of the future, and the buzz from coaches and teammates seems well-earned after his poised debut.

👉 Full freshman QB breakdown here

⚽ Noles Blank FAU, Close Non-Conference Slate ⚽

No. 7 Florida State (4–0–1) wrapped up non-conference play with a 5–0 shutout at Florida Atlantic on Sunday, a match shortened by weather with 11 minutes left.

🔥 Quick Strikes

• Enasia Colon scored her first FSU goal in the opening minute, assisted by Jordynn Dudley.

• Just 58 seconds later, Heather Gilchrist buried her 3rd of the season off a Lara Dantas corner.

💨 Second-Half Surge

• Kameron Simmonds tallied her first of the year (62’), assisted by Marianyela Jimenez and Peyton Nourse.

• Wrianna Hudson closed it out with a brace (72’, 76’ PK), giving her a team-best 5 goals this season. Mimi Van Zanten picked up her first point with an assist.

📊 By the Numbers

• FSU: 24 shots (13 on goal).

• FAU: 1 shot, 1 on goal.

• Streaks: 29-0-4 in non-conference play since 2019.

⏭️ What’s Next
The Seminoles return home Thursday to open ACC play vs. Louisville (7 p.m., Seminole Soccer Complex).

👉 Full match recap here

👀 Keep an Eye on 2026 RB Derrek Cooper 👀

Florida running back Derrek Cooper — the No. 37 overall prospect and No. 2 RB in the 2026 class — is currently pledged to Texas, but his recruitment may not be closed.

🔥 Recruitment Snapshot

• Blue-chip back from Florida, trending near 5⭐ status.

• One of three elite Florida prospects Texas has landed this cycle.

• Miami still pushing, with Cooper visiting Coral Gables last weekend.

📈 FSU Angle
Recruiting insiders believe Florida State’s on-field resurgence this fall could reopen the door. The expectation: the Noles will circle back and go “all-in” on Cooper later in the cycle.

🌟 Why It Matters
FSU is stacking momentum with in-state talent, and flipping a near-5⭐ RB like Cooper from Texas would send another big signal that Norvell’s staff can compete with anyone on the trail.

👉 Full update here

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🎯 Malzahn & White Break Down 77–3 Win 🎯

Florida State’s coordinators Gus Malzahn (offense) and Tony White (defense) spoke Sunday about the Seminoles’ blowout of East Texas A&M, the growth of their young depth, and the importance of focus heading into the bye.

🔥 Malzahn on the Offense

• Proud of the improvement from Week 1 to Week 2: “Four QBs played, three threw touchdowns.”

• Praised Tommy Castellanos & Duce Robinson’s connection, calling their TDs “exactly what we’ve seen since spring.”

• Highlighted Gavin Sawchuk’s expanded role in Roydell’s absence, with 3 total TDs.

• On freshman QB Kevin Sperry: “He didn’t flinch. Calm guy. Doesn’t act like a true freshman.”

• Called WR Jayvan Boggs’ downfield block on a TD “rare for a freshman” and proof of the offense’s unselfish culture.

💪 White on the Defense

• Emphasized “respond” as the word of the week after the Alabama win and tragedy with Ethan Pritchard. Praised players for avoiding emotional penalties.

• Loved the intensity from reserves: “Guys who didn’t get a single rep in game prep still executed.”

• Pointed to Ashton Bracewell’s 4th-down stop as proof of team chemistry: “Everyone was ecstatic for him.”

• Stressed maturity during the bye: players must correct film mistakes before championship-caliber opponents exploit them.

• On the plan: balance academics, recovery, and advanced scouting for Kent State and beyond.

📈 Big Picture
Both coordinators framed the blowout as a building block: a chance to showcase depth, establish identity, and prepare for bigger challenges. Malzahn said, “We’re still a work in progress.” White added, “This group is hungry enough right now to go do it.”

👉 Full coordinator transcript + video here

🐊 Rival Raid: 5 UF Commits FSU Should Target 🐊

Florida’s 18–16 home loss to USF was an embarrassment — and the perfect time for Florida State to pounce. Coming off wins over Alabama and East Texas A&M, the Seminoles have the momentum to not just climb polls, but poach talent from Gainesville. Noles247 broke down five potential targets.

🔥 Flip Candidates

• DL Kendall Guervil — 4⭐ DL once hosted by FSU. Claimed he’s “100% locked in” with UF, but he watched the USF meltdown live. Worth reopening lines.

• RB Carsyn Baker — 4⭐ RB, committed to UF in June. Already talking to FSU and invited to the Oct. 4 Miami game. Could fit perfectly in Malzahn’s run-heavy scheme.

• CB CJ Bronaugh — 4⭐ CB with elite 100m speed (10.38). Flipped to UF in June, but was in The Swamp for the loss. FSU should test his “locked in” status.

• TE Heze Kent — 4⭐ TE who visited Tallahassee before choosing UF in July. FSU would still take a second TE alongside Xavier Tiller.

• S Kaiden Hall — 4⭐ safety built for Tony White’s rover role. Picked UF after canceling an FSU visit. Alabama and Oklahoma still lurking; FSU wants him on campus this fall.

📈 Why It Matters
FSU has recruiting momentum, UF is spiraling, and stealing commits would be the ultimate rivalry gut-punch. This is the time to strike.

👉 Full Noles247 breakdown here

⚾ FSU Baseball Lands JUCO RHP Jordan Martinez ⚾

Florida State baseball picked up its first JUCO commitment of the 2026 recruiting class on Sunday as Jordan Martinez, a right-handed pitcher from Gulf Coast State College, pledged to the Seminoles. He’ll join the roster in 2027.

🔥 Player Profile

• Panama City native, 6’0”, 210 lbs.

• Four-pitch mix: 90–92 mph fastball, low-80s slider, changeup (78–82), curveball (75–78).

📊 Freshman Year at Gulf Coast State

• 14 appearances, 13 starts.

• 10–1 record, 4.14 ERA, 1.17 WHIP.

• 71.2 IP, 77 Ks, 28 BBs, 56 hits allowed.

• Also hit 10 batters and threw 8 wild pitches.

🌟 Program Fit

• FSU has leaned on JUCO talent in recent years with success stories like Marco Dinges, Chase Williams, and Carson Dorsey.

• Martinez, like Dorsey, arrives from Gulf Coast State, showing FSU’s continued pipeline from the JUCO ranks.

👉 Full commitment breakdown here

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap for today, Seminole Nation.
The climb into the Top 10 is just the beginning — and with a bye week ahead, Norvell’s crew has time to heal, sharpen, and gear up for the next stretch.

Enjoy the momentum, enjoy the shade thrown at Gainesville, and enjoy being back in the national spotlight.

Stay locked in, stay loud, and as always… Go Noles! 🔴🟡