On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network

FSU's loss to Wake Forest exposed some weaknesses in the trenches for the Seminoles. On The Bench goes over the areas that plagued FSU in this defeat, and plays some Buy or Sonnone ( sponsored by The Turner Group! ) to confirm or debunk narratives coming from the loss. Zach is dying. Brendan is singing. Chris is Chris. Kicking options, losing 1-on-1s, coaching decisions...we go over a ton in this...

FSU fell to Wake Forest 31-21 for its first loss of the season. What went wrong for the Seminoles?

Florida State  faces a tough test this weekend against  Wake Forest . The No. 22 Demon Deacons have a stout offensive system with an experienced quarterback, and could match up favorably against the Seminoles in a few areas of this contest. Trey Rowland and Dane Draper break down areas of concern for FSU and potential strengths for the Seminoles in this Top 25 matchup during the latest episode of ...

Florida State’s Top 25 matchup against divisional foe Wake Forest is going on as scheduled this Saturday.  Noles247’s On The Bench takes a quick look at this matchup and gives insight into FSU’s week of practice, Dave Clawson’s comments on the game being played, and more. We also play a lengthy game of Buy or Sonnone, presented by The Turner Group, and drop a quick recruiting update during the sho...

Florida State found themselves on the right end of a blowout for the first time in a while. As always Trey Rowland, Kevin Little, and CoachAB find themselves on the right side of the film review. There was a lot going even in a blowout so it's important to look at the details of the game that led to the blowout. Come on in and tune in as the boys break down the film and give you a sense of what FS...

Florida State is 4-0, ranked in the Top 25, and there’s legitimate buzz building around Tallahassee.  On The Bench touches on this hype and recaps the 44-14 win over Boston College in this episode. Buy or Sonnone – brought to you by The Turner Group – a quick laugh at Miami/UF, updates on Hurricane Ian, recruiting, and more. It’s a loaded episode of OTB. Enjoy! 3:30 - It’s been a while since FSU w...

Another Saturday night and another win for Florida State. This win was in blowout fashion for the Seminoles as they took care of business against Boston College. Kevin Little and CoachAB jump on for a late night instant reaction. They boys sit down and break down the nights action, look ahead to Wake Forest, and talk about the plusses and minuses from the game.

It’s back, the wildly popular Faulk in The Road format. Sonnone and Dane take their antics on the road, again, this time to cover the Hykeem Williams commitment ceremony. The Hykeem Highway is a journey from Tallahassee to Ft. Lauderdale as the Seminoles beat out Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher for the five-star receiver. There are shenanigans in this bonus episode, but also some fun interviews, pl...

Hykeem Williams is a 'Nole, and the boys at On The Bench are ecstatic. Insights into the recruitment of the five-star receivers, how the Seminoles landed him, and what he brings from a skill-set perspective. Plus some celebrating over a major win on the recruiting trail.

Florida State is looking to go 4-0 against a struggling Boston College. Dane Draper and Trey Rowland preview the Eagles and how FSU can attack the ACC opponent in this episode of Beyond The Bench. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Spotify . As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also,...

Top247 LB Blake Nichelson is heading across the country to play for Florida State. 247Sports national recruiting editor Brandon Huffman joins Blair Angulo to discuss Nichelson's decision and break down how the 'Noles were able to beat out Oregon and UCLA for the West Coast talent! Host:  Blair Angulo   Guest: Brandon Huffman Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on ...

Florida State went west to land Top150 linebacker Blake Nichelson, beating out Oregon in the process. What are the Seminoles getting in Nichelson? On The Bench provides a scouting report from its live watch party with Coach AB, Kev, Brendan, and Nee.  Then we get into the latest re: WR Hykeem Williams. And finally, a thoughtful and fun 1-on-1 interview with OC Alex Atkins.

The Triple Option reviews FSU's dramatic 35-31 win over Louisville. What does the tape say? Thoughts on Tate Rodemaker, Johnny Wilson, FSU's defensive approach, and more. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Spotify . As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on...

FSU found a way against Louisville for a gutsy road win. We dive into why this was such a gritty performance for the Seminoles and why this is a team to be proud of. Oh, and Zach and Brendan have to eat some crow. Then we get into the latest on Hykeem Williams and Blake Nichelson for this episode of On The Bench. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podca...

Florida State beat Louisville 35-31 in a game that was, as Trey Rowland puts it, was "drunk AF." The Seminoles went to the land of bourbon and came out victorious despite injuries aplenty as well as some serious miscues. How did the Seminoles do it? A loot at culture, timely play by WR Johnny Wilson, and the remarkable story of Tate Rodemaker. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and...

Florida State has landed in Louisville, where the Seminoles (2-0) will take on the Cardinals (1-1) on Friday evening.  Here comes  Nole Thy Enemy  to get you caught up and prepared for the contest. Dane Draper and Trey Rowland sit down to discuss the Cardinals, their areas of strength and weaknesses, the sometimes strange Scott Satterfield, and more. Dane tries to keep his undefeated record of pre...

Devon Travis, former FSU baseball standout and brother of Jordan Travis, joins On The Bench to discuss his transition from playing to coaching and the growth of his little brother. Plus Nee helps preview FSU's contest against Louisville, and Zach plays Buy or Sonnone.

What does Florida State’s 2-0 start do for the outlook on the 2022 season? What are areas of concern still moving forward? Is 1 really more than .5? It’s a loaded episode of On The Bench as Trey Rowland hosts a roundtable discussion among the Noles247 staff. We discuss the shift in expectations, what needs to happen to avoid a letdown against Louisville, the Hykeem Williams recruitment, and more.

Florida State defensive end Jared Verse acclimated himself to the national stage quite nicely. His primetime debut vs. LSU included two sacks and a blocked kick to help the Seminoles defeat the Tigers in New Orleans 24-23. Verse, dubbed by Trey Rowland as The King of the Bayou, joins Rowland for On The Bench’s 1-on-1 series. The FCS transfer shares his journey to FSU, his first taste of a primetim...

Florida State showed up Sunday night and put on a show against LSU. Kevin, Trey, and CoachAB showed up Wednesday and broke down the film. Take a listen as the trio looks at the in's and out's of the game. If you get the chance you should head over to the X's and Noles YouTube channel and watch for the full effect.

Florida State is 2-0 for the first time since 2016, and the way we view what the Seminoles are capable of accomplishing could be shifting. FSU handled LSU for much of Sunday’s 24-23 victory, and the game became much closer than it needed to be after a series of unfortunate events. Yet the ‘Noles hung on for a dramatic win. On The Bench gets into how FSU performed, how we view some coaching decisio...

Noles win!!! Noles win!!! They said it couldn't be done but here we are. Florida State held on to beat LSU 24-23 in front of a packed house in the Superdome. Listen to Trey Rowland, Coach Adam Brown, and Kevin Little give their instant reaction thoughts to the game.

What are LSU's strengths and weaknesses? Time to 'Nole. Thy. Enemy! Trey Rowland and Dane Draper take a look at the Tigers, and how FSU matches up against the SEC opponent in various areas. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts and Spotify . As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you ca...

Florida State is a couple days away from a major early-season contest against LSU . There are important recruiting implications for this game, and FSU has a chance to alter its national perception during a primetime matchup. Noles247’s On The Bench previews the matchups that we like, and don’t like for FSU in this episode. There’s also a good deal of recruiting talk as we size up the visitor list...

The Florida State Seminoles spent Sunday breaking down the film of their 47-7 victory over the Duquesne Dukes. Monday night is film night for the boy of X's and Noles and we put on Saturday's tape to see just what was going on. In a blowout, it is hard to extrapolate much, but we did find a couple things worth focusing on.