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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Tuesday, Seminole!

⛳ Golf Season Tees Off Strong
FSU men’s team tied for 5th at the Folds of Honor, while the women’s squad sits in 7th — both fueled by strong sophomore and newcomer showings.

🏆 Weekly ACC Honors Roll In
Duce Robinson (173 yards, 2 TDs) and Adrian Medley (O-line anchor) snag Player of the Week awards after the 77–3 romp over East Texas A&M.

📺 Kickoff vs. Kent State Set
The ACC slotted FSU’s Sept. 20 home matchup for 3:30 p.m. on ACC Network — Family Weekend at Doak is officially sold out.

⭐ 5⭐ DB Visit Locked In
Top-5 national recruit Joshua Dobson (No. 2 CB, 2027 class) will be in Tallahassee for the October 4 rivalry clash with Miami.

🔄 Miami Commit on FSU’s Radar
4⭐ ATH DeMarcus DeRoche, a recent Hurricane pledge with family ties to FSU, earned a Seminole offer and says he’ll be back on campus soon.

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🏌️ Noles Tied for 5th at Folds of Honor Collegiate 🏌️

Florida State men’s golf opened its fall season Monday at the Folds of Honor Collegiate in Michigan, finishing the first round tied for fifth at American Dunes Club.

🔥 Round One Highlights

• Wilmer Edero: Even-par 71 with nine pars on the back nine, tied for 8th and just two shots off the lead.

• Jack Bigham: Four birdies in five holes, including three straight at the turn; sits tied for 13th at 1-over 72.

• Carson Brewer: Four birdies, including back-to-back on 15 and 16; tied for 24th at 2-over 73.

• Jack Whaley & Patrick McCann: Both shot 3-over 74 in round one, tied for 32nd.

⏭️ What’s Next
Round two begins Tuesday morning at 7:57 a.m. with the Noles paired alongside Missouri and Air Force.

👉 Full tournament leaderboard here

⛳ Women’s Golf Opens in 7th at Folds of Honor ⛳

The No. 16 Florida State women’s golf team sits in seventh place after the first round of the season-opening Folds of Honor Collegiate at American Dunes Golf Club.

🔥 Round One Leaders

• Sophia Fullbrook: Carded a 74 with two birdies and 13 pars, finishing 1-under on her back nine. Tied for 13th individually.

• Alexandra Gazzoli: Also shot a 74, highlighted by a birdie on her opening hole and stretches of six and five straight pars. Tied for 13th as well.

• Team Context: FSU is just four strokes outside the top 5 and six strokes away from third place. Baylor leads the field, with Kentucky’s Anastasia Hekkonen pacing the individuals after a blistering 66 (-6).

🎤 Coach’s Take
Head coach Amy Bond: “The first round of the year was a little rough. However, there is a lot to learn from today. We have to continue to get better each day, learn from every round, and play to improve.”

⏭️ What’s Next
The Seminoles, with a lineup featuring two sophomores and three newcomers, tee off Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in the second of three rounds.

👉 Full round recap here

🏆 Robinson & Medley Earn ACC Weekly Honors 🏆

Two Seminoles were recognized Monday after Florida State’s 77–3 demolition of East Texas A&M, each playing a starring role in the record-setting performance.

🔥 Duce Robinson – ACC Receiver of the Week

• 5 catches, 173 yards, 2 TDs (career highs across the board).

• 160 first-quarter yards set a school record.

• 173 first-half yards: most by a Seminole in the 21st century.

• Highlight TDs: 82-yard strike (longest FSU play since 2019) and 42-yard bomb from Tommy Castellanos.

• Leads the ACC in single-game receiving yards this year.

💪 Adrian Medley – ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week

• Anchored an O-line that racked up 416 yards and 7 TDs in the first half alone.

• Four key blocks directly led to first downs or touchdowns.

• Highest-graded lineman for FSU in the game.

• Continued the Noles’ O-line dominance, following Luke Petitbon’s award after the Alabama win.

📊 Team Context

• 729 total yards (most since 2000).

• 361 rushing + 368 passing = just the 3rd time in program history FSU has topped 350 in both categories.

• 74-point win margin, 7 TDs of 35+ yards, 10.27 YPP, and 18.40 YPA all tied or broke program marks.

👉 Full ACC honors recap here

📺 Kickoff Set: FSU vs. Kent State 📺

The ACC announced Monday that No. 10 Florida State will host Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. in Doak Campbell Stadium. The game will air nationally on ACC Network.

🔥 Game Details

• Family Weekend matchup.

• Single-game tickets are sold out, but Nole Plan + partial season ticket packages remain at Seminoles.com/tickets.

• FSU enters 2–0 after beating No. 8 Alabama (31–17) and East Texas A&M (77–3).

📊 Momentum Notes

• Noles jumped 4 spots in the AP Poll → now No. 10 nationally.

• Set multiple school records vs. ETAM:

  • 74-point margin of victory.

  • 10.27 yards per play.

  • 18.4 yards per pass attempt.

  • 7 touchdowns of 35+ yards.

• Have scored in 10 straight quarters.

• Lead the country with 8 plays of 40+ yards this season.

👉 Full game + ticket info here

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⭐ 5⭐ CB Joshua Dobson Sets FSU Visit ⭐

One of the nation’s premier prospects, five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson (Catawba Ridge, SC), will visit Tallahassee for Florida State’s October 4 rivalry clash with Miami.

🔥 Prospect Snapshot

• No. 2 cornerback & No. 5 overall player in the 2027 class (247Sports Composite).

• 6’1”, 175 lbs with elite speed: 10.85 (100m), 22.78 (200m), 48.86 (400m).

• 2024 season: 48 tackles, 10 PBUs, 3 INTs, 2 kickoff return TDs.

🌟 FSU Connection

• FSU was among his first Power 4 offers after he camped in Tallahassee in July 2024.

• Returned this summer to spend time with Mike Norvell and CBs coach Patrick Surtain Sr. (lead recruiter).

👀 Competition

• Strong pull from hometown schools South Carolina & Clemson.

• Florida, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame also firmly in the mix (visited OU last weekend for Sooners’ win over Michigan).

📊 Big Picture
FSU’s 2027 class is already ranked No. 4 nationally, with 3 of 4 current commits being defensive backs. Dobson would be a cornerstone addition to that elite foundation.

👉 Full recruiting update here

🔄 Miami Commit DeMarcus DeRoche Earns FSU Offer 🔄

Florida State added intrigue to its 2027 recruiting board this weekend, extending an offer to 4⭐ ATH DeMarcus DeRoche (Fort Lauderdale, Cardinal Gibbons) — a recent Miami commit with family ties to FSU.

🔥 Prospect Profile

• 6’4”, 205 lbs — plays both WR and DE in high school.

• 2024 stats: 11 tackles (5 TFL), 5 sacks, 2 FR, 1 FF + 10 catches for 165 yards.

• Ranked No. 240 overall / No. 25 edge rusher in the 2027 class (247Sports).

🌟 FSU Visit Takeaways

• DeRoche’s uncle graduated from FSU (2019, 2024), sparking his interest in visiting.

• Enjoyed conversations with staff: “Everybody seemed really cool.”

• Tight ends coach Chris Thomsen extended the offer, pitching him in a hybrid role like Amaree Williams.

• Plan: learn offense first, then potentially move to defense.

👀 Where He Stands

• Currently committed to Miami, citing “culture, staff, and the love from Miami nation” as reasons.

• Plans to return for another FSU visit with his uncle.

👉 Full recruiting breakdown here

And that’s a wrap!

That’s all for today, Chief. Between golf season teeing off, Duce and Medley hauling in ACC honors, and recruiting intrigue heating up on both the home front and down in Miami, the Seminoles are rolling into the bye with momentum on every front.

Enjoy the quiet weekend ahead — because once Kent State comes to town, Family Weekend at Doak is going to be loud, sold out, and packed with energy.

Unconquered. Always. 🔱