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Welcome to Florida State at The Voice of College Football Network, your home for In-depth discussion, debate, & analysis on all things Florida State. We have you covered from offseason all the way to game day. Join us as we embark on another season!Go Noles!For business inquiries please contact: Markrogerstv@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 6

    WHERE'S THE HOPE? / Florida State Seminoles LIVE 323

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    49 min

  2. FEB 4

    Spring Sports Start Soon / Florida State Primetime LIVE 6

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    32 min

  3. JAN 28

    2026 FSU Football Schedule Preview / Florida State Primetime LIVE 5

    The hosts break down the slate game-by-game, express concerns about its difficulty (especially the road-heavy middle stretch, multiple Friday games, and tough opponents like Alabama, Miami, Clemson, and Louisville), note the three Friday games (a rarity for FSU), discuss realistic expectations after recent poor seasons (aiming for bowl eligibility around 6-6 or 7-5), speculate on ACC title contenders (leaning toward Miami as a favorite), and touch on recruiting, roster changes (e.g., QB Ashton Daniels as likely starter, strong WR room), and second-year players.Official 2026 FSU Football ScheduleHere is the confirmed schedule (home games in bold, ACC games marked with *): Saturday, August 29 – New Mexico State (Week 0 opener at Doak Campbell Stadium) Monday, September 7 – SMU* (Labor Day game, ACC opener) Saturday, September 19 – at Alabama Saturday, September 26 – Central Arkansas Saturday, October 3 – Virginia* Friday, October 9 – at Louisville* Saturday, October 17 – at Miami* Saturday, October 31 – Clemson* (Halloween game) Saturday, November 7 – at Boston College* Friday, November 13 – at Pitt* Saturday, November 21 – NC State* Friday, November 27 – Florida (rivalry finale, day after Thanksgiving) Key notes from official sources: FSU plays eight ACC games (one of five teams in the league with this in 2026; most play nine). Two bye weeks: After SMU (leading into Alabama) and after Miami (before Clemson). Three Friday games total (Louisville, Pitt, Florida) — the first time since 1955 FSU has three Fridays, and four non-Saturday games overall (a program first). Non-conference: Tough SEC road trip to Alabama (revenge after FSU's 2025 win in Tallahassee?); cupcakes in New Mexico State and FCS Central Arkansas. The schedule is widely viewed as one of the tougher ones in the ACC, with a brutal mid-season road stretch (Louisville → Miami → Clemson → BC → Pitt, four of five away, two Fridays). This aligns closely with the transcript's recap (e.g., home vs. NMSU, home vs. SMU on Labor Day Monday, road at Alabama after bye, home vs. Central Arkansas and Virginia, road at Louisville on Friday, etc., ending with home vs. Florida on Friday).The hosts' overall sentiment: It's a brutal slate with little margin for error, especially early (need to go at least 3-2 in the first five to stay afloat), and the Friday-heavy nature plus road games in the heart of conference play won't help a program rebuilding from recent struggles. They see bowl eligibility (6-6 or better) as realistic but far from guaranteed, with optimism tied to new talent, transfers, and coaching tweaks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  4. JAN 22

    2026 Starts Now / Florida State Primetime LIVE 4

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    23 min

  5. JAN 16

    PORTAL CHAOS / Florida State Seminoles LIVE 322

    Portal Chaos Is Everywhere — Is There Hope for Florida State in 2026? Portal chaos isn’t just a Florida State problem. It’s happening everywhere across college football. So, Seminole fans, don’t believe the narrative that this is isolated to Tallahassee. That said, the real question remains: is there hope for 2026? We’ll break it all down right here on Voice of College Football – Florida State Live, coming to you on a Thursday night. Before we get rolling, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell. With shows rotating between Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays — and with hosts George, James, and myself — you’ll want those alerts turned on so you never miss a live show. We’re presented by FanDuel, and later in the show we’ll also touch on the national championship game. George from the Renegade Report Joins the Show George from the Renegade Report joins me tonight. George, appreciate you being here. “Absolutely, man. Thanks for having me. And honestly, I’m glad we still have these shows because it gives me a place to vent.” Like many Florida State fans, George hasn’t been doing as many shows recently — not because of lack of passion, but because of the current state of the program. Florida State Adds Linebackers — But What Does It Really Mean? Florida State recently added Chris Jones, a linebacker from Southern Miss. Let’s be clear — Jones was highly productive: Led the Sun Belt in tackles Seventh nationally in total tackles 133 stops, 9.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks Forced a fumble and recorded an interception Yes, it came in the Sun Belt, but production is production. At minimum, he can wrap up ball carriers, and Mike Norvell has historically done well developing Group of Five defenders. The question, though, isn’t effort or instincts — it’s context. “What does a linebacker need to be successful?” “A defensive line.” And that’s where the concern begins. Another Linebacker Added: Mai (Malik) Gabor FSU also brought in Mai (Malik) Gabor, formerly of North Carolina. A familiar name to die-hard fans — someone the staff previously recruited out of high school. 6’2”, 230 lbs 112 career tackles 5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, forced fumble A solid depth piece — but again, not a difference-maker without defensive line help. The Bigger Problem: Losses Everywhere Here’s the issue: It’s not that Florida State is losing elite stars — it’s that they’re losing every reliable piece they had. These weren’t All-Americans. They weren’t Heisman contenders. They were functional building blocks — and almost all of them are gone. Some of the most damaging losses: Juice Cryer (LB, Texas) Omar Graham Jr. Randy Pittman Jr. (TE, SMU) Edwin Joseph (Safety, Michigan) Amari Williams (Edge, Mississippi State) Kai Bates, Elijah Moore, Camden Frier James Williams, Jaden Jones, Jason Jenkins Daryl and Mandrell Desir (potentially) “These weren’t stars — but they were the only guys keeping the team afloat.” The Desir Twins Situation Is Unforgivable This is where frustration turns into disbelief. Florida State hit the lottery with the Desir twins — under-recruited players who became legitimate foundational pieces. In today’s college football, where depth is thin and snaps are massive, you cannot let those players walk. “I don’t care if you had to allocate 40% of your NIL budget to two players — you keep them.” You can’t: Miss on high school recruiting Miss on portal evaluations Miss on retention …and then let your best defensive linemen leave. That’s not roster building. That’s surrender. Is Florida State Operating Like a G5 Program? This is the uncomfortable truth many fans are wrestling with. “Florida State is operating like a Group of Five program — and not a smart one.” There appears to be: A self-imposed NIL cap A reluctance to compete for top portal talent Minimal urgency to retain proven contributors The theory? “They’re waiting for 2030.” Waiting for: A new conference Bigger media payouts A reset window If that’s the case, then 2026 looks like a placeholder season, not a push season. Quarterback Reality: You Must Pay to Play Every playoff team — with very few exceptions — has a transfer quarterback. FSU didn’t just miss on one. They missed on two consecutive portal QBs. And now? They add Ashton Daniels, a capable backup-level quarterback — not a program lifter. “If he’s your starter, you’re not competing for an ACC title.” This isn’t a knock on the player — it’s a reflection of market reality. You either: Pay for a proven QB Or accept mediocrity There is no middle ground anymore. Final Thought: What Is the Plan? That’s the question nobody can answer. No elite portal class No strong retention Declining high school recruiting Thin defensive line Unclear quarterback direction “What lies are we supposed to tell ourselves this offseason?” Right now, the positives are: Trey Wisner (RB, Texas) Herb Hand rebuilding the offensive line That’s it. And for a program like Florida State — that’s not nearly enough. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m

  6. JAN 14

    Florida State Primetime LIVE 3 | Making Waves

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    17 min

  7. JAN 7

    Florida State Primetime LIVE 2 | Transfers Galore

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    29 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    Florida State Primetime LIVE 1 | Transfer Portal, MBB, and More

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    43 min
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Welcome to Florida State at The Voice of College Football Network, your home for In-depth discussion, debate, & analysis on all things Florida State. We have you covered from offseason all the way to game day. Join us as we embark on another season!Go Noles!For business inquiries please contact: Markrogerstv@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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