Florida State recently hired defensive line coach Terrance Knighton away from Nebraska and the move could be paying dividends early on. With the departures of Joshua Farmer (NFL) and Patrick Payton (transfer) landing top talent for the future will be a priority for head coach Mike Norvell and Co.

Florida State's latest addition to its 2026 class came last week in the form of three-star linebacker Karon Maycock, who committed to the Seminoles over Miami, Alabama, Florida, and others. Maycock's recruiting ranking may not flash off the page but he's a player with the potential to be a versatile defender at the college level.

Florida State's quest for a top-10 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle starts with locking down pipelines around Florida and Georgia. Many of the highly regarded recruits in Florida committed to programs outside of the state last year.

Florida State is looking to bring in multiple defensive backs in the 2026 class. The Seminoles already have a pair of safeties committed in four-star Darryl Bell III and four-star Tedarius Hughes but there are still more pieces to add to the puzzle.

RJ Davis had 20 points, Seth Trimble came off the bench to score 17 and North Carolina cruised to a 96-85 victory over Florida State.

Florida State football is still months away from kicking off its 2025 season, but with the schedule out, it's never too early to make predictions.

It's been one of the more frustrating seasons in recent history for the boys in the best shade of blue, but with about three weeks to go until Selection Sunday,