🏹 September10th - The Chief Brief 🏹

🏆 Golfing Glory, Recruiting Rumblings, and NFL Week 1 Recap 🏆

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The Chief
September 10, 2024

Welcome to The Chief Brief!

Happy Tuesday, Seminole!

Here’s the docket for you today:

⛳ FSU Men’s Golf Tied for Seventh at Folds of Honor Collegiate ⛳
Senior Michael Mays leads the Seminoles in the first round of the Folds of Honor Collegiate, tied for 10th place. Florida State is tied for seventh as a team, with key performances from Mays and Weaver.

🏌️‍♀️ FSU Women’s Golf Shines in First Round of Folds of Honor Collegiate 🏌️‍♀️
Mirabel Ting shoots a 2-under-par 70, securing third place, while the FSU women’s golf team holds fourth place overall. All-Americans Lottie Woad and freshman Sophia Fullbrook also land in the top 10.

⚾ Drew Linder Joins FSU Baseball as Director of Operations ⚾
Drew Linder, an FSU alum, returns to the Seminoles as Director of Operations after stints at North Florida and Pittsburgh, bringing his recruiting expertise and development skills.

🏐 FSU Volleyball Prepares for Showdown Against North Florida 🏐
The No. 21 FSU Volleyball team heads to Jacksonville for a matchup against North Florida after a split weekend at Auburn. Audrey Koenig and Iane Henke look to continue their strong performances.

🎾 Defending ACC Champions FSU Men’s Tennis Unveils Fall 2024 Schedule 🎾
FSU Men’s Tennis releases its fall schedule, featuring three home tournaments and eight total events, including the ITA All-American Championships and Bedford Cup.

🏈 ACC Power Rankings: Miami on Top, NC State and SMU Tumble 🏈
The ACC landscape shifts heading into Week 3, with Miami holding the top spot, while NC State and SMU take a tumble after non-conference losses.

🏈 FSU to Host Cal for First-Ever Meeting on September 21 🏈
Florida State will face Cal for the first time in program history on September 21, with the game airing on ESPN or ESPN2.

🏈 FSU Running Back Jaylin Lucas Out for the Season 🏈
Running back Jaylin Lucas is out for the season due to injury, leaving a gap in FSU’s offense and special teams.

📋 FSU Releases Depth Chart Ahead of Memphis Matchup 📋
DJ Uiagalelei remains the starting QB, and Hykeem Williams returns from injury. True freshmen step up following Jaylin Lucas’s injury.

🌟 Sunshine State Recruiting Buzz 🌟
Top 2025 Florida prospects see major movement: Javion Hilson, TJ Alford, and Ladarian Clardy are in the spotlight with shifting recruitment dynamics.

🏈 NFL Week 1: FSU Alumni Standouts 🏈
Former Seminoles shined in Week 1 of the NFL season, including Keon Coleman, Jared Verse, and Braden Fiske.

⛳ FSU Men’s Golf Tied for Seventh at Folds of Honor Collegiate ⛳

Senior Michael Mays led Florida State Men’s Golf in the first round of the Folds of Honor Collegiate, tied for 10th place individually with a score of 71.

The team finished the day in a tie for seventh overall.

Mays recorded four birdies, with a strong finish on the final six holes. Freshman standout Weaver also had a solid round, finishing tied for 15th.

The Seminoles will look to climb the leaderboard as they continue the tournament alongside Illinois and Air Force.

🏌️‍♀️ FSU Women’s Golf Shines in First Round of Folds of Honor Collegiate 🏌️‍♀️

All-American junior Mirabel Ting shot a 2-under-par 70, securing third place individually, while the No. 6 ranked FSU Women’s Golf Team holds fourth place after round one of the Folds of Honor Collegiate.

Joining Ting in the top 10 are All-American Lottie Woad, who is tied for fifth with a 71, and freshman Sophia Fullbrook, tied for 10th with a 73.

FSU will continue their strong performance in the second round on Tuesday, with tee times beginning at 12:45 p.m.

⚾ Drew Linder Joins FSU Baseball as Director of Operations ⚾

Florida State head coach Link Jarrett announced Drew Linder as the new Director of Operations for FSU Baseball.

A former FSU student assistant and Jacksonville native, Linder returns after spending 2024 at North Florida and five seasons at Pittsburgh under former FSU pitching coach Mike Bell.

Linder will handle travel logistics, practice setup, recruiting, and MLB Draft analysis for the Seminoles.

His vast experience in player development and recruiting will be invaluable as FSU navigates an increasingly competitive recruiting landscape.

🏐 FSU Volleyball Prepares for Showdown Against North Florida 🏐

The No. 21 Florida State volleyball team (4-1) heads to Jacksonville to face North Florida (3-4) on Tuesday evening at 5 p.m. on ESPN+.

Coming off a split weekend at Auburn, FSU will look to build on standout performances from Audrey Koenig, who surpassed 1,000 career kills, and newcomer Iane Henke, who impressed in her debut. UNF enters the matchup after a 1-2 showing at the Islanders Classic.

🎾 Defending ACC Champions FSU Men’s Tennis Unveils Fall 2024 Schedule 🎾

The Florida State men's tennis team announced their fall 2024 schedule, featuring three home tournaments and eight total competitions.

The Seminoles will host events such as the UTR $25K Pro Tournament and ITA South Sectional Championship.

They’ll also compete in top tournaments like the ITA All-American Championships in Oklahoma and the Bedford Cup in Gainesville.

FSU returns six players from last season’s ACC championship squad, including four seniors, and welcomes a talented freshman class.

🏈 ACC Power Rankings: Miami on Top, NC State and SMU Tumble 🏈

As Week 3 of the college football season begins, the ACC landscape is shifting. Miami maintains its stronghold at the top of the rankings, while NC State and SMU drop significantly following key non-conference losses.

Meanwhile, teams like Louisville, Syracuse, and Clemson continue to climb, showcasing dominant performances.

Here's how the ACC teams stack up as we head into another exciting week of action.

17. Wake Forest (1-1): Lost to Virginia, 31-30
16. Stanford (1-1): Defeated Cal Poly, 41-7
15. SMU (2-1): Lost to BYU, 18-15
14. Virginia Tech (1-1): Defeated Marshall, 31-14
13. Florida State (0-2): Bye week
12. Virginia (2-0): Defeated Wake Forest, 31-30
11. Duke (2-0): Defeated Northwestern, 26-20
10. Pittsburgh (2-0): Defeated Cincinnati, 28-27
9. North Carolina (2-0): Defeated Charlotte, 38-20
8. NC State (1-1): Lost to Tennessee, 51-10
7. California (2-0): Defeated Auburn, 21-14
6. Georgia Tech (2-1): Lost to Syracuse, 31-28
5. Syracuse (2-0): Defeated Georgia Tech, 31-28
4. Clemson (1-1): Defeated App State, 66-20
3. Boston College (2-0): Defeated Duquesne, 56-0
2. Louisville (2-0): Defeated Jacksonville State, 49-14
1. Miami (2-0): Defeated Florida A&M, 56-9

🏈 FSU to Host Cal for First-Ever Meeting on September 21 🏈

Florida State will take on Cal on Saturday, September 21st at 7 p.m. in Doak Campbell Stadium.

The game will air on either ESPN or ESPN2, with final network designation coming after Week 3 games.

This marks the first-ever meeting between FSU and Cal, as well as Cal's first game against an ACC opponent. The Golden Bears come into the game 2-0, while the Seminoles are seeking their first win of the season after an 0-2 start.

🏈 FSU Running Back Jaylin Lucas Out for the Season 🏈

Florida State junior running back Jaylin Lucas has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an injury sustained against Boston College.

Head Coach Mike Norvell confirmed the news and shared that Lucas has a redshirt year available, preserving his eligibility.

Despite the team's 0-2 start, Lucas had been a bright spot, contributing as both a back and a receiver with 39 receiving yards and 13 rushing yards.

His absence leaves a significant gap in FSU's offensive and special teams plans.

📋 FSU Releases Depth Chart Ahead of Memphis Matchup 📋

Florida State football revealed its depth chart for the upcoming game against Memphis.

Notably, DJ Uiagalelei remains the starting quarterback despite recent struggles. Freshman Hykeem Williams, back from injury, is listed as a backup wide receiver.

With Jaylin Lucas out for the season, several true freshmen, including Micahi Danzy and Lawayne McCoy, have stepped into key roles.

Deuce Spann now takes over as the starting kickoff returner.

🌟 Sunshine State Recruiting Buzz 🌟

This weekend saw major shifts among top 2025 recruits from Florida:

  • Javion Hilson, a top 100 edge rusher, recently decommitted from FSU. His recruitment now seems to be a battle between Miami and Texas, with Alabama also in the mix.

  • Tarvos "TJ" Alford, an Ohio State LB commit, visited Miami, creating a new dynamic between the Buckeyes and Hurricanes.

  • Ladarian Clardy, a four-star safety, is set to commit on September 21st. While Ole Miss has been favored, Washington is emerging as a strong contender.

🏈 NFL Week 1: FSU Alumni Standouts 🏈

Thursday Night Football

  • Derrick Nnadi (Chiefs): Played 18 snaps, no recorded stats.

Friday Night Football

  • Josh Sweat (Eagles): 1 solo tackle, 1 TFL, 1 QB hurry.

  • Johnny Wilson (Eagles): Targeted once, no receptions.

Sunday Slate

  • Keon Coleman (Bills): 4 catches, 51 yards.

  • Trey Benson (Cardinals): 3 carries, 13 yards, 5-yard reception.

  • Eddie Goldman (Falcons): 1 tackle, 1 QB hurry.

  • DeMarcus Walker (Bears): 1 tackle, 4 QB hurries.

  • Cam Akers (Texans): Inactive.

  • Mario Edwards Jr. (Texans): 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 QB hurry.

  • Jalen Ramsey (Dolphins): 3 tackles.

  • Ronald Darby (Jaguars): 7 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 pass defended.

  • Brian Burns (Giants): 4 tackles.

  • Graham Gano (Giants): 2/2 on FGs (23 and 50 yards).

  • Jammie Robinson (Panthers): Inactive.

  • Asante Samuel Jr. (Chargers): 6 tackles.

  • Derwin James (Chargers): 7 tackles.

  • Braden Fiske (Rams): 5 tackles.

  • Jared Verse (Rams): 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 2 QB hurries.

Monday Night Football

  • Tatum Bethune (49ers): Played, no recorded stats.

  • Renardo Green (49ers): 1 special teams tackle.

  • Jermaine Johnson II (Jets): 2 solo tackles.

Inactive/Practice Squad

  • Fabien Lovett (Chiefs): Practice squad.

  • Dalvin Cook (Cowboys): Practice squad.

  • Jameis Winston (Browns): Active, no play.

  • Dustin Hopkins (Browns): 2/2 on extra points, 1/1 FG (51 yards).

  • Jordan Travis (Jets): Reserve/non-football injury list.

And that’s a wrap!

From FSU’s success on the golf course to the excitement surrounding their fall sports schedule and some big changes in the recruiting landscape, it’s been an action-packed edition.

Stay tuned as the ‘Noles push for wins, bounce back from injuries, and make waves across multiple sports.

Catch you next time for more updates, rankings, and recaps! Go Noles! 🍢

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