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PORTAL CHAOS / Florida State Seminoles LIVE 322

PORTAL CHAOS / Florida State Seminoles LIVE 322

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 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 ...
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