Florida State RB Akers to skip bowl, enter draft
Mel Kiper has Cam Akers as his No. 9 running back in the 2020 NFL draft. Akers will miss FSU's Sun Bowl game against Arizona State.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
6-6, 3rd in ACC - Atlantic
Ranking the most entertaining bowl games
Here is your yearly installment of our bowl watchability rankings. Because while every game is entertaining, some are simply must-see TV.
Fuller joins Norvell as D-coordinator at Florida St.
Adam Fuller was named Florida State's defensive coordinator, new coach Mike Norvell announced Thursday.
CFB Pod: Which playoff quarterback do you take to win one game?
Kevin Negandhi and David Pollack kick off the podcast by discussing the College Football Playoff semifinals, which playoff quarterback they'd take to win one game, and the head coaches and assistants on the move. Next, Heather Dinich hops on (34:48) following the last CFP ranking to talk about how championship games are very important to the committee, why she can't imagine the playoff expanding anytime soon and the changes she'd make to college football. Later, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl CEO Gary Stokan joins the pod (53:31) to discuss the bowl selection process, LSU-Oklahoma and his thoughts on playoff expansion.
Dvoracek: Norvell set up for immediate success at FSU (1:02)
FAU turns to Taggart to replace Kiffin as coach
Florida Atlantic has named ex-Florida State coach Willie Taggart its new head coach.
The 150 greatest coaches in college football's 150-year history
A blue-ribbon panel of 150 experts selects the best coaches in the sport's history.
New FSU hire Norvell won't lead Memphis in bowl
Mike Norvell will not coach Memphis in the Cotton Bowl after taking the Florida State job.
The tradition and intrigue behind the Heisman Trophy (1:11)
CFB Pod: Negandhi and Herbie take a look at the College Football Playoff Semifinals
Kevin Negandhi and Kirk Herbstreit kick off the podcast discussing Herbie's insane travel schedule last week, if the committee got it right between No. 1 and No. 2, LSU's defensive awakening, why Clemson might be even better this season than last, Jalen Hurts' playoff experience and Joe Burrow running away with the Heisman (20:32). Later, the guys get into their initial thoughts on the playoff matchups (29:14), which other bowl games jumped off the slate, Herbie's interview with Tua Tagovailoa and his parents (35:39), coaching moves (45:20) and listener questions.
Sources: Seminoles add Auburn OC Dillingham
Florida State is hiring Auburn offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham for the same position, a source told ESPN.
Norvell: I want to be the coach to bring FSU back
Mike Norvell has agreed to a six-year deal and takes over a Seminoles program that has struggled since the end of the Jimbo Fisher era.
2019-20 College football bowl schedule: Dates, times, locations, games
The College Football Playoff will crown its next champion in New Orleans. Take a look at the rest of the CFP and bowl schedule.
Norvell honored to become FSU head coach (1:47)
Sorry, Ohio State and Clemson, but LSU is the true No. 1 in a loaded CFP field
Three teams remain undefeated, but the Tigers make the best case for being No. 1.
FSU hires Memphis' Norvell as new head coach
Mike Norvell, who guided Memphis to a win in the American Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday, has been hired as Florida State's new head coach.
This Just In
Memphis coach Mike Norvell has agreed to a deal to become Florida State's next head coach, sources tell ESPN. The school plans to introduce him at a press conference on Sunday.
Sources: Memphis' Norvell favored for FSU job
Mike Norvell, who guided Memphis to a win in the American Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday, is the top candidate to become Florida State's next head coach, sources told ESPN.
No. 11 Florida routs rival FSU 40-17 (1:57)
Swamp success: No. 8 Florida ends 4-game home skid vs FSU
Kyle Trask threw three first-half touchdown passes, including two to Freddie Swain, and No. 8 Florida hammered rival Florida State 40-17 to end a four-game, home losing streak in the series.
FSU WR underhands pass on incredible effort (0:39)
College football coaching carousel: Openings, firings, hot seats
Six Power 5 head coaches have now been fired. This is your one-stop shop for all the latest coaching moves.
The Hater's Guide to Rivalry Week
From the Apple Cup to Bedlam to the Iron Bowl: what to know about every grudge match, how to watch them, and why this year's matchup matters.
2019 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 8-0 | 13-0 |
| Louisville | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 8-4 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Boston College | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| NC State | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Virginia | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-3 | 8-4 |
| Miami | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| North Carolina | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Duke | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards269.433rd
Rushing Yards133.8Tied-101st
Points For29.1158th
Points Against28.5
Find Tickets
- Florida State @ Arizona State Sun DevilsSun Bowl -Tickets as low as $33
- Buy Florida State tickets with VividSeats
- Other Games
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demorie Tate | ATH | Committed | 84 |
| Lawrance Toafili | RB | Committed | 83 |
| Jadarius McKnight | S | Committed | 83 |
| Stephen Dix Jr. | OLB | Committed | 81 |
| Ja'khi Douglas | ATH | Committed | 81 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N. O'Leary | John Mackey Award |
| 2013 | J. Winston | Davey O'Brien Award |
| 2013 | J. Winston | Heisman Memorial Trophy |
| 2013 | R. Aguayo | Lou Groza Award |
| 2013 | J. Winston | Walter Camp Award |