Plant The Spear Podcast

Florida State is looking to rebound in 2026, and one of the strengths they are counting on is at the receiver position, led by first-team All-ACC selection Duce Robinson. The Seminoles have the talent to be good, but with questions on the offensive line and at quarterback, how good can they be? Can they unlock this offense? Who will step up as WR3? How much will the tight ends contribute? We break...

There are many questions surrounding the 2026 Florida State Seminoles football team, but in our opinion, running back is not one of them. The Noles return a talented young back, add a proven producer from the SEC, and will be under the direction of a coach with a proven track record. This begs the question: How good can this running back room be? We break it down in our 2026 running back position...

FSU’s quarterbacks have something to prove in 2026. After two seasons of struggles at the position and low preseason expectations for the starter, Ashton Daniels, fans are wondering whether the third time is the charm or if another disappointing season is ahead. We break down what to expect from Daniels, why or why not he can exceed expectations, and where Kevin Sperry and Malachi Marshall fit int...

FSU football has received some rather low expectations for the 2026 season. Can they rise up and beat the odds, or is another tough year ahead for the Seminoles? We dive deep into why FSU can be better than expected, but it might not work out that way. We also discuss last week’s recruiting roller coaster and the moves being made by FSU baseball and softball. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Get...

One of the recent headlines dominating the college sports world is the Protect College Sports Act, which attempts to rein in the runaway train that college athletics has become. From NIL to the transfer portal, super leagues, and more. We discuss the bill, what it would do, and what it means for FSU if it were to pass. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Al...

It’s no secret that times have been tough for the Seminoles football program, and confidence in Mike Norvell is at an all-time low with negativity running rampant. In this episode, we discuss what it would take for him to win back that FSU fanbase, if that is even possible. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall and save 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store)...

FSU AD Michael Alford laid it out at the ACC spring meetings. The resources are there to win in 2026. Period. Mike Norvell also affirmed his confidence in his playcalling. But will the Noles back it up? Is this the line in the sand for Norvell if they don’t? We read and react to the interesting comments made about the upcoming season. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a gre...

Florida State and Georgia have canceled their upcoming home-and-home series in favor of a possible neutral-site matchup. We break down why we understand the move, but still hate it, and how it ties into the bigger picture of modern college football. We also discuss the growing budgets and ways FSU can keep up. We close by addressing the toxic negativity surrounding the program. Thanks and Go Noles...

It’s no secret that FSU football has fallen on hard times, but how did this happen? We dissect a piece from ESPN’s David Hale, adding our opinions and data to uncover the real reason the Noles are struggling. We begin with our take on Ashton Daniels being named QB1 and close with the NFL Draft and why a draft drought further highlights the issues in Tallahassee. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FS...

FSU football has struggled with extreme highs and lows for almost a decade now. As we get further from our past success, many fans are wondering whether FSU will ever return to prominence or become the next Nebraska. We do a deep dive into where FSU stands among the elites as a program and what it would take to get back there. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni...

FSU football is in the final stretch of spring camp. Despite practice being closed to the media, some narratives have begun to form around this team. The biggest being a brewing QB battle between Ashton Daniels and Kevin Sperry. We break it all down and also share what position groups have raised confidence and concerns through camp so far. We close with baseball updates. Thanks and Go Noles!! Get...

CBS Sports recently dropped its 2026 ACC Quarterback rankings. Where does FSU land on the list, and what message does it send? We discuss this as we break down the list. We also answer questions from FSU fans, discuss the ACC Championship odds, and close with a recap of baseball’s wild week. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall FSU when you use code SPEAR to...

The sports betting giant FanDuel has released its 2026 regular-season win totals. What is the bar for FSU, and how do we feel about the number? We also discuss what the Noles need to do to hit the over. Next up, we recap baseball’s statement win over Wake Forest, and basketball season comes to a close. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall when you save 10% wi...

FSU basketball took No. 1 Duke to the wire in the ACC tournament on Thursday night. Although they came up short, there is reason to believe in what Luke Loucks is building. We discuss the game, season, and reasons we’re buying in for basketball. Football camp is underway, and we share the latest rumblings from practice. We close with baseball and softball talk as both programs begin ACC play this...

FSU football opens spring camp this week, but not to the media. The Noles will once again stay behind closed doors during preseason preparations. We discuss the news and share takeaways from the coaches’ interviews. We also discuss basketball’s impressive turnaround and path in the ACC Tournament. We close with FSU baseball’s outlook as they prepare for a big week with two Top 25 matchups looming....

FSU Football is just a few short weeks away from entering spring football camp, with some big questions that need to be answered. Here’s what we’ll be watching for as the Seminoles look to bounce back in a make-or-break year for Mike Norvell. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall FSU by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit....

FSU came to Arlington undefeated and left after a disappointing performance, sustaining back-to-back losses. The most recent was a dismantling at the hands of Nebraska. Hear what Link Jarrett has to say in his post-game comments. Thanks and Go Noles!

Florida State jumped out to an early lead, but couldn’t hold off the ninth-ranked Tigers, who handed FSU its first loss of the season. Hear head coach Link Jarrett’s comments on what he saw in the game and Sunday’s pitching plans. Thanks and Go Noles!

FSU enters year two under defensive coordinator Tony White. The Seminoles need a strong year from the defense to have success, but did this offseason instill confidence or concern? We break down each position group and share thoughts on how FSU’s defense might look in 2026. Thanks and Go Noles!! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store...

With Gus Malzahn’s retirement, head coach Mike Norvell is back to calling plays for FSU. Will we see the high-flying offense of 2022/2023 or the trainwreck of 2024? In this episode, we discuss why the change might just be better for the Noles’ offense than people think. Thanks and Go Noles!! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store)....

Opening day is less than a week away as FSU prepares for another exciting season. There has been a lot of change this offseason, and we are here to get you up to speed on what the Seminoles might look like in 2026. In part two of this two-part series, Gary and I continue our conversation, previewing the offense and breaking down the 2026 schedule. We close with the awesome story of Aaron’s Army an...

Opening day is almost here, and the FSU baseball team is about begin another exciting season. There has been a lot of change this offseason, and we are here to get you up to speed on what the Seminoles might look like in 2026. In part one of this two-part series, I am joined by Gary Davis of the Animals of Section B to talk all things FSU baseball! Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a gr...

FSU fans got surprising news as OC Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from football effective immediately. FSU also announced a new promotion at OC. We break it all down and take listener comments and questions. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

Florida State’s 2026 football schedule is here. We break everything down from our overall thoughts, likes, dislikes, and provide a game-by-game preview of each matchup for the Seminoles! We close with a “way too early” win/loss ceiling and floor. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall when you use code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://...

FSU will have a new quarterback for 2026, and the battle for QB1 might have just gotten interesting. The Noles added the #1 JUCO QB Malachi Marshall to compete against veteran transfer Ashton Daniels and lone returner Kevin Sperry. Who will come out on top? We weigh each option and share our opinion on how it might play out. We close by reacting to the CFP National Championship and poking fun at M...