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Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Richard Louis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State fall camp guide for Mike Norvell’s make-or-break 2026 season</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-fall-camp-guide-for-mike-norvell-s-make-or-break-2026-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyqajdvg3e</guid><description>The 2026 season could be Mike Norvell&#39;s last unless he leads a major turnaround, and that all starts at fall camp. </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:32:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2936,h_1651,x_776,y_60/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kyqas8vsq6mddabqpb.jpg" caption="Florida State head coach Mike Norvell | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mike Norvell&#39;s ugly new FSU reality on full display in ACC preseason media poll ranking</title><link>https://chopchat.com/mike-norvell-s-ugly-new-fsu-reality-on-full-display-in-acc-preseason-media-poll-ranking?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyq68y83cj</guid><description>Mike Norvell has officially spent all the hard-earned respect Florida State has built-up as the class of the ACC for years. </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:20:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3648,h_2052,x_883,y_1229/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kyq6fxdfpqksjdpnka.jpg" caption="Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mike Norvell didn&#39;t hold back his excitement around two freshman Florida State playmakers</title><link>https://chopchat.com/mike-norvell-didn-t-hold-back-his-excitement-around-two-freshman-florida-state-playmakers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Richard Louis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kymhhay112</guid><description>Florida State head coach Mike Norvell likes what he&#39;s seen from Jasen Lopez and Devin Carter.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3867,h_2175,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kymm11pqx31p23payy.jpg" caption="Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell before the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. 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Campbell Stadium. 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name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State Seminoles news roundup: Freshman departure, Jarrett’s future JUCO pickup, and more</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-seminoles-news-roundup-freshman-departure-jarrett-s-future-juco-pickup-and-more?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kya9zv0rke</guid><description>The important FSU news from that week that you may have missed. </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:00:48 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5728,h_3222,x_279,y_144/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kyaa71drw9akxs58qb.jpg" caption="Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ashlynd Barker (27) | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State football’s 10 most lopsided rivalry wins in Seminoles history</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-football-s-10-most-lopsided-rivalry-wins-in-seminoles-history?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky88pp7eeg</guid><description>Florida State has a long list of big wins over its biggest rivals. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3900,h_2193,x_0,y_218/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky88sje74bsnyfgtyh.jpg" caption="Florida State Seminoles quarterback Chris Weinke (16) points at Miami Hurricanes linebacker Chris Campbell (48) | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State landing Meshi Dobson shows Mike Norvell still has a few tricks 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Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Richard Louis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mike Norvell stays hot with another in-state commit, Meshi Dobson, joining FSU’s 2027 class</title><link>https://chopchat.com/mike-norvell-stays-hot-with-another-in-state-commit-meshi-dobson-joining-fsu-s-2027-class?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky5vvetznn</guid><description>Florida State&#39;s in-state efforts are surging behind first-year EDGE coach Nick Williams, but it could be too little too late for Norvell. </description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:36:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3853,h_2167,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky5w0qc5p9qk5de7ky.jpg" caption="Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State&#39;s 2028 QB recruiting board appears to be set with 5 top targets</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-s-2028-qb-recruiting-board-appears-to-be-set-with-5-top-targets?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky5k8pg4nm</guid><description>FSU&#39;s 2028 QB commit will likely be one of these five names. </description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4600,h_2587,x_0,y_295/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky5kg1ffdds4ajj0kh.jpg" caption="Sarasota quarterback Hudson West (2) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State just got a much better idea of the QB it will face in the season opener</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-just-got-a-much-better-idea-of-the-qb-it-will-face-in-the-season-opener?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky58ywd1hc</guid><description>Now Tony White can start game planning for Week 0 and maybe even start to look ahead to Week 1. </description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2664,h_1498,x_0,y_256/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky59258vn48ewjrca5.jpg" caption="Furman University quarterback Trey Hedden (8) passses near Clemson defensive lineman Vic Burley (45) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>All the signs point to Florida State getting the best version of Duce Robinson in 2026</title><link>https://chopchat.com/all-the-signs-point-to-florida-state-getting-the-best-version-of-duce-robinson-in-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Richard Louis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky53zmgkf3</guid><description>Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson seems to be in line for an even better season in 2026.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2035,h_1144,x_0,y_118/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky55wm4mbjawayhgcg.jpg" caption="Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson (0) makes a catch during the first half of an NCAA football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 29, 2025. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Richard Louis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ranking the 10 biggest rivalries in ACC football</title><link>https://chopchat.com/ranking-the-10-biggest-rivalries-in-acc-football?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky37nndmzq</guid><description>Florida State and Miami are the obvious No. 1 rivalry in the ACC, but there are some underrated great conference rivalries behind it. </description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2710,h_1524,x_512,y_756/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky37vkt6pfzm93db8p.jpg" caption="Florida State Seminoles cornerback Deion Sanders (2) | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reliving the 3 greatest moments in Florida State Seminoles history</title><link>https://chopchat.com/reliving-the-3-greatest-moments-in-florida-state-seminoles-history?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Madison Binkley</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxrxa6a5h0</guid><description>From national championships to legendary comebacks, Florida State’s history has been built on moments that fans will ever forget. </description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_384/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kxrxjae9sv0xcc2xvf.jpg" caption=". | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Madison Binkley"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State Seminoles news roundup: Norvell’s biggest win, Link Jarrett’s latest pickup, and more</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-seminoles-news-roundup-norvell-s-biggest-win-link-jarrett-s-latest-pickup-and-more?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky2qb7tfwa</guid><description>Florida State landed a major get with four-star safety Ta&#39;Shawn Poole&#39;s commitment to the Seminoles on Saturday. </description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:31:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3561,h_2003,x_0,y_22/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky2qegswjpehjs65q4.jpg" caption="Golden State Warriors draft pick Lajae Jones throws t-shirts to fans during the fourth quarter of the Golden State Valkyries vs. New York Liberty game | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Quintrevion Wisner’s film reveals the obvious reason Mike Norvell added to a crowded RB room</title><link>https://chopchat.com/quintrevion-wisner-s-film-reveals-the-obvious-reason-mike-norvell-added-to-a-crowded-rb-room?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky2f959t54</guid><description>Florida State doubled-down on RB spending for 2026, but even with an Ousmane Kromah breakout possibly on the way, it makes sense to bring in Quintrevion Wisner. </description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3979,h_2238,x_1931,y_562/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky2fbahrr8s3xbb848.jpg" caption="Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (5) | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The 5 times FSU beat Miami and caused a seismic shift in college football</title><link>https://chopchat.com/the-5-times-fsu-beat-miami-and-caused-a-seismic-shift-in-college-football?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Corey Long</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky0m13bjtr</guid><description>During the 70 games in the history of this in-state conflict, the Seminoles had some very important victories over the Hurricanes that helped the program reach a championship level or announce their return to college football&#39;s big stage.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:55:43 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3900,h_2193,x_0,y_46/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01ky0m542dkqmaryhkbx.jpg" caption="Oct 4, 1997; Tallahassee, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Florida State Seminoles special teams gang tackling the Miami Hurricanes punter Andy Crosland (17) after dropping the snap at Doak Campbell Stadium. 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But there&#39;s been a lot of great Florida high school players who have left as well. </description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kxrw70maw65qsnt4cd.jpg" caption="Boynton Beach quarterback Lamar Jackson | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>FSU&#39;s biggest recruiting what-ifs of the Mike Norvell era that could have changed everything</title><link>https://chopchat.com/fsu-s-biggest-recruiting-what-ifs-of-the-mike-norvell-era-that-could-have-changed-everything?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxnp2qjyks</guid><description>Mike Norvell&#39;s biggest shortcomings show up on the recruiting trail, but a few times during his tenure, he was on the cusp of shedding that reputation or building a different one entirely. </description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2918,h_1641,x_0,y_50/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kxnp5206c89gvj67yb.jpg" caption="Jackson State Tigers wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) | USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ta’Shawn Poole’s Seminoles commitment proves Florida State’s 2027 recruiting plan is working</title><link>https://chopchat.com/ta-shawn-poole-s-seminoles-commitment-proves-florida-state-s-2027-recruiting-plan-is-working?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxrzy0z1hp</guid><description>FSU general manager John Garrett has a vision for the 2027 recruiting class, and now there are quite a few silver-linings to a class that won&#39;t rank highly. </description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2982,h_1677,x_0,y_78/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kxs067cdmjbzfpkn25.jpg" caption="Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Florida State Seminoles news: Commitment spree, Kanell sets the bar, radio legend honored, and more</title><link>https://chopchat.com/florida-state-seminoles-news-commitment-spree-kanell-sets-the-bar-radio-legend-honored-and-more?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxrbh5vy41</guid><description>Mike Norvell finally has some momentum on the recruiting trail, securing commitments from Vance Fones, Troy Silberzahn, and Za&#39;Kari Johnson, with another potentially on the way. </description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4272,h_2403,x_0,y_357/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kxrbqw9ek6fngfq0e4.jpg" caption="The voice of the Seminoles Gene Deckerhoff at the Unconquered Campaign announcement. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Josh Yourish"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duce Robinson was not afraid to say what every Seminole fan is thinking at ACC Media Days</title><link>https://chopchat.com/duce-robinson-was-not-afraid-to-say-what-every-seminole-fan-is-thinking-at-acc-media-days?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Richard Louis</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxnvv8c960</guid><description>Florida State wide receiver Duce Robinson&#39;s comments during ACC Media Days will be felt by every Seminole fan.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3936,h_2214,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/270/01kxny6qpchjmh9172rp.jpg" caption="Jul 15, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA;  Florida State Seminoles wide reciever Duce Robinson speaks to the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Richard Louis"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Danny Kannell sets the bar for Mike Norvell to save his job and it&#39;s hard to argue with</title><link>https://chopchat.com/danny-kannell-sets-the-bar-for-mike-norvell-to-save-his-job-and-it-s-hard-to-argue-with?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Yourish</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxnwgy6v2x</guid><description>How many wins will it take to save Mike Norvell&#39;s job? 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