Noles News: FSU ranked No. 28 in preseason FPI

Noles News: FSU ranked No. 28 in preseason FPI

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Noles News: FSU ranked No. 28 in preseason FPI
TALLAHASSEE, FL – OCTOBER 04: Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell leads the team to the locker room before a college football game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida State Seminoles on October 4th, 2025 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Jacksonville, FL. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Recruiting

Florida State missed out on a priority target over the weekend, with blue-chip offensive lineman DaJohn Yarborough committing to Cal over FSU and Washington:

The Seminoles still lack an offensive line commitment in their 2027 class, which currently ranks No. 53 (No. 15 in the ACC) according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings:

2027 Florida State recruiting: Current commitments

  • 3-star quarterback Logan Flaherty (FL)
  • 4-star running back Jayden Miles (LA)
  • 3-star tight end Connor Winn (FL)
  • 4-star wide receiver Sean Green (GA)
  • 3-star wide receiver Majay Thompson (NC)
  • 4-star defensive lineman Sam LeJeune (MS)
  • 4-star edge Anthony Cavallaro (FL)
  • 3-star edge Jaxon Holly (GA)
  • 4-star linebacker Jernard Albright (MD)
  • 3-star linebacker Olrick Johnson III (GA)
  • 3-star defensive lineman Eric Vaulx Jr. (MS)
  • 3-star defensive back Jemari Foreman (FL)

Football

ESPN released its updated FPI rankings ahead of the season, placing Florida State at No. 28 and placing the Seminoles’ strength of schedule at No. 22. FPI projects FSU’s record as 6.7-5.4, giving it a 71% chance at finishing over 6 wins, a 3.2% chance to win the ACC and a 9.2% chance to make the playoffs.

The Football Power Index (FPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team’s performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. Ratings and projections update daily. FPI data from seasons prior to 2019 may not be complete.

Jordan Silversmith took a look at Florida State’s revamped linebacker room in the latest installment of our preseason preview series:

Speaking of latest entries, the next 10 best-ever games in FSU football history, as voted by you, were revealed over the weekend:

Florida State will be up first at the ACC Kickoff, taking the stage this Wednesday:

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Florida State saw seven players drafted over the weekend, as well as two high school commitments and a portal transfer:

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