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The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 3-0 in their home opener match on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jarrett Guerrera"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>6 early head coaching candidates for FSU to start considering after firing Michael Alford</title><link>https://chopchat.com/6-early-head-coaching-candidates-for-fsu-to-start-considering-after-firing-michael-alford?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gpwqjqxg</guid><description>Rhett Lashlee and Kenny Dillingham are just two names to watch when Florida State inevitably moves on from Mike Norvell this season. </description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6471,h_3639,x_0,y_189/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01m2gqdahezrdzxdb212.jpg" caption="SMU Mustangs head coach Rhett Lashlee | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>New Week 2 ACC power rankings pit Florida State against the bottom dwellers</title><link>https://chopchat.com/new-week-2-acc-power-rankings-pit-florida-state-against-the-bottom-dwellers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jarrett Guerrera</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gacvqajn</guid><description>Florida State did not play during Week 2, but that will not save the team from dropping in the rankings.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4299,h_2418,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01m2gajazbp1mch3cqqs.jpg" caption="Florida State football coach Mike Norvell stands on the field during warmups before his team faced SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jarrett Guerrera"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State&#39;s new athletic director will need the ACC, not an ACC-exit plan</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-s-new-athletic-director-will-need-the-acc-not-an-acc-exit-plan?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gb1f7t5j</guid><description>The ACC is the perfect place for Seminoles football to get back on its feet, and thanks somewhat to Michael Alford&#39;s efforts to leave. </description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3371,h_1896,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01m2gbbjr45mpkty0gr0.jpg" caption="Florida State University Athletic Director Michael Alford stands on the sidelines as the war chant is played by the Marching Chiefs  | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>4 athletic director candidates Florida State seriously needs to consider</title><link>https://chopchat.com/4-athletic-director-candidates-florida-state-seriously-needs-to-consider?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jarrett Guerrera</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2g3p6djy4</guid><description>Michael Alford is out as athletic director for Florida State after a tumultuous start to the 2026 season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:31:43 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3947,h_2220,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01m2g4408fknbj9rexty.jpg" caption="Florida State athletic director Michael Alford celebrates the Seminoles   victory. 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The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Southern Methodist Mustangs 76-69 on Saturday, March 8, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jarrett Guerrera"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2 winners and 3 losers from Florida State volleyball&#39;s three-set loss to FIU</title><link>https://chopchat.com/2-winners-and-3-losers-from-florida-state-volleyball-s-three-set-loss-to-fiu?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jarrett Guerrera</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2ejjzkd03</guid><description>Florida State volleyball dropped to 4-4 on the season after losing to FIU in three sets.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:52:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2566,h_1443,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01m2ejq0ya0eh80n5mb3.jpg" caption="Florida Gators outside hitter Kennedy Martin (18) spikes the ball through the hands of Florida St. outside hitter Kyleene Filimaua (12) and Florida St. middle blocker Khori Louis (8) in the first set at Exactech Arena at The Stephen C O&#39;Connell Center in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 against the Florida State Seminoles. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jarrett Guerrera"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 early overreactions to Florida State basketball&#39;s 2026-27 ACC schedule</title><link>https://chopchat.com/3-early-overreactions-to-the-florida-state-basketball-2026-27-acc-schedule?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jarrett Guerrera</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2bpmjm824</guid><description>The Seminoles&#39; 2026-27 ACC schedule was officially released, and the team is now that much closer to tipping off the year. </description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:58:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01m2bpx65cax74q3nkbw.jpg" caption="Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Luke Loucks encourages his team  during the second half against the Duke Blue Devils at Spectrum Center. 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Campbell Stadium.  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Campbell Stadium.  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Campbell Stadium.  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Campbell Stadium.  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Campbell Stadium.  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