Locked On Seminoles - Daily Podcast On Florida State Seminoles Football & Basketball

Florida State football has witnessed a dramatic falling out with media, fans, and sportsbooks since last season’s disaster. It’s more than FSU just being viewed as just a solid 2025 team. Several people feel the Seminoles will be down long-term. Why? That makes no sense! A prime reason Florida State will have a shot to improve dramatically stems from the wide receiver position. A long history with...

Florida State’s scoring average will double this season and Locked On Seminoles will explain why. It begins with a better scheme for quarterback Tommy Castellanos than what the Seminoles operated last year for DJ Uiagalelei. Time to break it down! X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an acco...

Florida State’s fall camp media day was awesome because it included multiple positive surprises, including information about more depth and talent along the offensive line. Plus, the Seminoles may have another playmaker along the defensive line, per defensive coordinator Tony White. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Downl...

Florida State’s depth chart continues to evolve with players coming back from injury and new coaches on both sides of the football, including defensive coordinator Tony White and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. Which players adjust the quickest, and with the most consistency, to understand and maximize the new schemes? X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's epis...

Florida State adds its third offensive line commitment and 22 recruit to the class of 2026 overall, with Da’Ron Parks pledging to Mike Norvell and the Seminoles. The Seminoles are on the verge of a top-10 recruiting class. Locked On Seminoles discusses what’s still needed in this class and how well this staff is doing to build the brand back to a high standard. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by suppor...

Florida State’s game plan against Alabama must be elite. How does Mike Norvell and the Seminoles coaching staff approach the contest? Further, what do the players need to realize when taking to the field at Doak Campbell Stadium? I provide my take on FSU’s best practices to win on offense and defense. If Florida State follows these steps, an upset is definitely possible. X @LO_Seminoles Support us...

The ACC Squad podcast brings together college football experts to discuss the Atlantic Coast Conference's position in the power conference hierarchy. Featuring hosts from various ACC team-focused podcasts, the episode delves into whether the ACC's third-place standing is sufficient for long-term success. The panel debates potential growth opportunities, including the pursuit of Notre Dame as a ful...

Florida State’s Mike Norvell was very loud during ACC media days, literally speaking. He went through a stretch where he was yelling into the microphone. What’s behind this unusual behavior? Florida State’s offensive line will be under fire against Alabama, a team with elite size and talent. What should FSU fans expect? X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episod...

Florida State has contract issues. As in, FSU’s revenue sharing with football players is under pressure because of penalties and consequences from a variety of possibilities discussed on today’s show. There’s also a new ACC rule about teams providing injury reports. Really? Does anyone believe those reports will be honest? X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's epi...

Florida State joining the Big 10: How realistic is that possibility? Further, what do fans, and advertisers think of the Seminoles becoming a Big 10 member? The key rests with Florida State’s brand power. Just how much do the Noles possess? X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, an...

Florida State’s 2026 recruiting class took a hit with running back Amari Thomas decommitting. From Blountstown High School, just under an hour from Tallahassee, losing Thomas was unfortunate. It’s still not a major development overall. What’s next for FSU recruiting and where do the Seminoles stand with the running back position? X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Toda...

Bud Elliott’s Blue-Chip Ratio includes the Florida State Seminoles. It lists the teams with enough talent to compete for a national title. Today’s show discusses Florida State’s overall talent to make the list, with an emphasis on the Noles’ offensive line recruiting. Comparing Florida State to other teams like Clemson, Miami, Texas, Notre Dame, and Iowa along the trenches, and discussing premium...

ACC football shakeup looms. Will Virginia Tech's Brent Pry and Florida State's Mike Norvell survive the hot seat? Alex Dono and the ACC Squad break down crucial matchups against SEC powerhouses that could make or break coaching careers. The crew analyzes Clemson's dominance in Pro Football Focus's top 50 players list and debates the Tigers' national championship prospects. Plus, shocking speculati...

The Florida State Seminoles still have several recruits left on the board. The list includes prospects committed elsewhere that must be discussed.   With Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer discussing his team’s 2025 season during SEC media days, it’s a prime opportunity to get a better feel for what Bama will bring to Doak Campbell Stadium on Aug. 30. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our spon...

Florida State’s 2025 football schedule includes top quarterbacks, but just how good are they? Locked On Seminoles ranks the top passers the Seminoles will face and define their games. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Term...

Florida State has done a good job of recruiting Florida. Is it enough to help the Noles become a national power again?   Today’s show examines the Big 3 of Florida State, Miami, and Florida, comparing their recruiting efforts. While doing better, why are so many in-state recruits are leaving the Florida borders? X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is bro...

Florida State is making up ground on college football’s elite rosters, but what do Mike Norvell and his staff need to do to quicken the pace to catch Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame, and the like? I give out Florida State recruiting grades and updates on where top FSU targets are committing. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. D...

Florida State versus Miami is one of college football’s best rivalries. The Seminoles and Hurricanes battle on the gridiron and on the recruiting trail. Today’s episode discusses the importance of offensive line and defensive line recruiting. There’s also mounting pressure on Miami to win big this season, as Locked On Canes host Alex Donno defines. Similarly, FSU needs to rebound after last season...

Florida State football recruit Jaden O’Neal discusses why he chose Florida State. From his relationships with Mike Norvell, Gus Malzahn, and what he said regarding the Seminoles fanbase, it was a fantastic conversation with the future Noles signal-caller.   O’Neal also defined what his playing style is like and what’s next for him as a rising quarterback recruit. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supp...

ACC football's landscape is shifting. Will Clemson Tigers maintain their dominance, or can Miami Hurricanes or SMU Mustangs challenge for the top spot? Host Jackson Holzer and guests Isaac Shade and Grayson Singleton break down ESPN's 2025 ACC Football Preview, highlighting key matchups and potential Heisman candidates. The trio debates sleeper teams, with Duke Blue Devils emerging as a dark horse...

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Florida State is awaiting word from top offensive tackle recruit Wilson Zierer. If the Noles win out, they will have a top-10 class and should have a better overall recruiting haul than Miami or Florida. What’s next for Florida State recruiting and who are the building blocks of the 2026 class? X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gam...

Florida State recruiting added top cornerback Chauncey Kennon today. With offers from Georgia, Florida, Miami, LSU, and many other programs, FSU proved it can be an elite recruiting power once more. Plus, discussing quarterback Thomas Castellanos, the offensive line, and the opening game against the Alabama Crimson Tide. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episo...

Where do the Florida State Seminoles stand at each of their positions heading into fall camp? I give my take on every position, starting with quarterback and Thomas Castellanos. Florida State is expected to add more top-notch talent from the prep recruiting ranks. I give the latest intel. X @LO_Seminoles Support us by supporting our sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime....

Florida State adds another top-notch defensive line recruit, as the Seminoles beat out Georgia, Auburn, and several other SEC programs for Earnest Rankins. What does Rankins picking the Seminoles mean? How good is Terrance Kighton as a recruiter? There are still top names on the board and the Seminoles are expected to win more battles. FSU recruiting is doing its best work in a long time! X @LO_Se...