It seems like it just yesterday when we were highlighting Florida State football's season-opening matchup against Alabama in the newly-renovated Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30th.
Where has the time gone?
We are now on the final home game of the year for head football coach Mike Norvell and his squad. The Seminoles will be taking on the Virginia Tech Hokies at 7:30 PM EST on the ACC Network, where Florida State is favored by 14.5 points (according to DraftKings Sportsbook).
Some individuals are wondering if the Seminoles' administration will include relieving Coach Norvell of his duties and paying the $54 million buyout. Florida State has limped to the finish line, where they have lost five of their last six games.
A portion of the fan base has seemed to check out of this season, but have the high school recruits done so as well? Other than four-star defensive back Jay Timmons (flipped to Ohio State) and three-star defensive tackle Tico Crittendon, it hasn't been as bad as some thought.
Florida State has the 14th-best recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. To add extra juice, the Seminoles have several visitors that plan to attend the Virginia Tech on Saturday. Here are three prospects that fans need to monitor.