Florida State at The Voice of College Football

Florida State Seminoles LIVE 336 Latest FSU News + 2028 Recruiting Update Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger | FSUVOCFB / Voice of College Football Presented by FanDuel Intro & Setup (0:00–2:20) Gus and Cole open from temporary setups (Cole mid-move, Gus just back from D.C.). Slow news week after last week’s fall camp recap. Plan: recap remaining camp notes, national lists, Janikowski jersey retirement, AP Poll/SMU betting, then 2028 recruiting (only two commits). First show without Marlins talk. ESPN “40 Most Important Players” — Deuce Robinson at No. 30 (2:20–5:20) ESPN list categorized (new QBs for contenders, etc.). No. 1: Keelyon Russell (Ala...

Florida State Primetime Live – Episode 21 Hosts: Jacob Smith & Jackson Burlison Presented by FanDuel | FSUVOCFB Opening / Personal Update (0:00–1:40) Welcome back to Seminoles Nation. Jackson was out last week at a personnel and recruiting symposium in Nashville. Networked with FSU staff, including player personnel standout Jeremy Smith. Flight delays made the return to Tallahassee rough, but overall a strong experience. Tommy Castellanos Eligibility Discussion (1:41–7:00) Jackson has been a supporter of Tommy. On the fifth-year eligibility push via injunction in Texas: If he’s a legitimate grad student, fine—let him play. Pure “for giggles” playing is less appealing...

Florida State Seminoles LIVE 335 – Fall Camp Roundup Host: Gus Wilson (solo) | FSUVOCFB | Presented by FanDuel Date context: ~17 days until Week 0 vs. New Mexico State Intro & Show Notes (0:00–2:30) Gus Wilson flying solo (Cole traveling; school starting soon). Missed last week due to scheduling conflicts. Football is back — fall camp serving as the early “tease.” Content ramping up: Florida State Seminoles Live, Florida State Primetime Live (with Jacob & Jackson tomorrow), postgame shows, and more in-season content. Promo: Voice of College Football Florida State + @theVOCFB on all platforms; Gus’s socials @ByGusWilson. Focus of the show: notes from FSU’s two main scr...

Florida State Primetime Live 20 – Episode Notes Host: Jackson Burleson (solo) | FSUVOCFB | Sponsored by FanDuel Focus segment: FSU receives 13 votes in preseason Coaches Poll Intro & Show Setup (0:00–1:20) Welcome to Florida State Seminoles Primetime Live. Jacob is out of town; Jackson running the show solo. Topics previewed: training camp/scrimmages (FSU practicing at UNF in Jacksonville), 2028 recruiting news, Tommy Castellanos situation. Standard calls to action: subscribe, hit the bell, comment, check TikTok/Instagram/X pages. Training Camp & Depth Chart Updates (1:20–10:40) Running backs: Controvion Wisner sat out the first scrimmage at Doak Campbell (injury details TBD; Mike Norvel...

Noles Camp Is Here & Unveils $400M Football Vision Florida State PrimeTime Live 19 Hosts: Jacob Smith & Jackson Burleson (FSUVOCFB) Overview Training camp is underway in Tallahassee amid extreme heat. The hosts express relief that football is back (even if only via social media highlights so far) and dive into recruiting news, the perceived disrespect in the ACC preseason poll, key position battles, player motivation as underdogs, major facility upgrades totaling roughly $400M+, rivalries, and historical player debates. Overall tone is cautiously optimistic: the roster has more talent and motivation than outsiders credit, with a realistic path...

Buying or Selling 2026 Florida State Predictions — Florida State Seminoles LIVE (episode with Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger on FSUVOCFB / VOCFB). Hosts: Gus Wilson and Cole Kruger. Sponsored by FanDuel. Episode focuses on fall camp notes, open practice previews, and a buy/sell segment on 2026 FSU takes. Chat engagement (notably from R.A. Nixon) leaned heavily critical of Mike Norvell. Context / Openers First day of fall camp complete; first media-open practice Friday. Eyes on Ashton Daniels (positive Norvell comments; solid throw to Deuce Robinson), defensive line rotation (Mandrell Desir expected prominent; Diamante Diggs, Kevin Wynn, Daniel Ly...

Episode Notes: Florida State Primetime Live #18 Host: Jackson Burleson (solo, with Jacob out sick) Sponsor: FanDuel Channel/Show: FSUVOCFB (Florida State-focused content) Date/Context: Recent episode covering ACC Media Days, recruiting, and 2026 season outlook (transcript timestamped around mid-2026 preseason). Main Highlight: Deuce Robinson on Urgency for FSU Core Quote/Theme: Deuce Robinson emphasized a strong sense of urgency for the Florida State program. He stated they "feel the urgency and we can't be down anymore" and that "it's not in my DNA to lose this much." Robinson is portrayed as a leader on a mission this...

Episode Notes: Florida State Seminoles LIVE 333 – Ranking the Top 10 Most Impactful Seminoles for 2026 + ACC Kickoff Reactions Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger Date/Context: ACC Kickoff Media Day reactions, post-Tom Herman hire discussion, 2026 season outlook. Sponsored by FanDuel. Overall Episode Summary The episode opens with casual chat (baseball, All-Star Game, World Cup) before diving into ACC Kickoff Media Day highlights from FSU representatives (Mike Norvell, Ashton Daniels, Jabril Rawls, Deuce Robinson). Key themes: roster experience/veteran leadership (especially Deuce Robinson), the Tom Herman hire as an "assistant to the head coach," Norvell's job security comments, a sm...

Key Topics & Highlights 1. Introductions & Personal FSU Stories (0:00 - ~3:00) Jackson Burlison intro: Grew up FSU fan due to his dad's Air Force stationing; immersed during the Jameis Winston era. Best experiences: Burlison hasn't attended a game yet (bucket list for 2026, targeting SMU or New Mexico State); highlights the 2013 Auburn championship game and Calvin Benjamin catch. Jacob mentions the emotional 2024 Alabama upset. 2. Tom Herman Hiring (Main focus ~4:00 - ~15:00) Herman joins as offensive assistant (not OC) after Gus Malzahn's retirement. Discussion of Herman's track record: Success at Houston (13-1) and Texas (Sugar Bowl), struggles at FAU and...

Episode Notes: Breaking Down Florida State's 2027 Recruiting Class Florida State Seminoles LIVE 332 Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger Date/Context: July 8, 2026 (post-4th of July episode) Class Overview Current Status: 13 commits (5 four-stars, rest three-stars). Rankings: 36th nationally, 8th in ACC (third-fewest commits in conference). Comparison: Down significantly from last year’s class (34 commits, finished 2nd in ACC). Expected Final Size: Hosts predict 13–15 total commits. Key Observation: No five-star commits; heavy reliance on three-stars. Emphasis needed on blue-chip prospects who can contribute early. Concerns Raised: Struggles winning in-state Florida talent (Miami #4, Florida #8 nationally). Low commit numbers poss...

Ranking The Top 5 Players of the Norvell Era + More! | Florida State Seminoles LIVE 331 Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger Date: June 24, 2026 (mid-offseason discussion) Length: ~35+ minutes Source: FSU at The Voice of College Football (FSUVOCFB) Key Takeaways Deep dive ranking the top 5 players of the Mike Norvell era at Florida State, factoring in college production, impact on team success (especially 2022–2023), development under Norvell, and NFL performance. Consensus top tier: Jordan Travis and Jared Verse as clearly 1–2 (interchangeable). Heavy emphasis on the 2023 championship-contending team and defensive stars. Additional segments: 2026 season outlook/ceil...

Episode Notes: Florida State Scheduling News + Freshman Making A Week 1 Impact | Florida State Seminoles LIVE 330 Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger Podcast: Florida State Seminoles Live (presented by FanDuel) / FSUVOCFB (Voice of College Football) Date/Context: Recent episode discussing 2026 FSU football updates (June 17, 2026). Overall Summary Gus Wilson and Cole Kruger discuss recent scheduling announcements for the 2026 season, fan reactions to the neutral-site Georgia game in Nashville (2028), assigned kickoff times, betting odds via FanDuel, and freshmen projected to make immediate impacts. The tone is optimistic about talent but mixed on scheduling...

Episode Notes: Will Florida State Be BETTER or WORSE in 2026? Florida State Seminoles LIVE #328 Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger **Platform: Florida State at the Voice of College Football (FSUVOCFB) Overview Gus Wilson and Cole Kruger break down Florida State's projected 2026 offense position-by-position compared to 2025, then analyze common opponents on the schedule to predict if the Seminoles will perform better or worse. The episode leans optimistic overall on the offense despite some challenges. Key Position Group Breakdowns Quarterback Room Verdict: Better depth, toss-up on starter output. Ashton Daniels...

Episode Notes: Florida State Primetime LIVE #16 – "A Postseason in Full Swing" Hosts: Jacob Smith & Gus Wilson Date: ~May 2026 (Tuesday episode) Platform: FSUVOCFB Quick Summary A balanced episode covering the end of FSU softball, the start of baseball regionals, early football recruiting updates, and some program culture/NIL talk. Optimistic tone on baseball chances, realistic concern on NIL retention, and light-hearted closer. Key Segments 1. Softball Season Recap Season ended with a loss to UCF in Regional Finals — described as a major letdown given high expectations. FSU was viewed as one...

Predicting Florida State's 2026-2027 Offensive Depth Chart Florida State Seminoles LIVE #327 Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Krueger Date in Transcript: ~May 20, 2026 (preseason discussion) Length: ~45 minutes Tone: Optimistic but realistic; focused on positives after recent negativity around the program. Emphasis on experience, competition, and building an identity. Overall Themes Norvell is coaching for his job → heavy reliance on veterans/experienced players, limited true freshmen early. Offense expected to be run-first (Norvell/Malzahn influence), with mobile QB, strong RB room, and play-action. Depth chart predictions are early (still May); lots of competition ex...

Episode Notes: Florida State Seminoles LIVE 327 Hosts: Mark Rogers (Voice of College Football) & Gus Wilson (FSUVOCFB co-host) Platform: FSUVOCFB / Voice of College Football Length: ~34 minutes Date: Aired Wednesday night May 13, 2026 Key Topics & Highlights 1. College Football Scheduling & Promotion Strong advocacy for a centralized “Schedule Release Day” (e.g., May 1 or June 1) run by the conference/commissioner instead of schools. Compares favorably to NFL schedule release (brilliant marketing despite being predictable). Non-conference scheduling is currently chaotic and unfair; centralized system would create more buzz and equity. 2. 2026 Kickoff Times Announced Florida-FSU: Black Friday (day after Than...

Episode Notes: Florida State Primetime LIVE #15 Show: Voice of College Football (FSUVOCFB) Hosts: Jacob Smith & Gus Wilson Date: ~May 2025 (based on context: softball regional, end of baseball regular season) Length: ~40 minutes Overview Casual, optimistic fan-focused discussion on FSU’s spring/summer sports slate with some football offseason talk. Gus joins from Orlando while on vacation. Light-hearted tone with rivalry banter and realistic expectations. Key Segments & Highlights 1. FSU Softball (Tallahassee Regional) Hosting Jacksonville State, UCF, and Stetson. Game 1: FSU vs. Stetson in ~3 days. Bracket format discussion (top 2 advance?). Strong confidence in FS...

RECRUITING UPDATE / Florida State Seminoles LIVE 326 Aired: May 6, 2026 (Wednesday night, ~8 PM Eastern) Hosts: Mark Rogers (Voice of College Football) & Gus Wilson (FSUVOCFB / recent FSU graduate) Length: ~37 minutes Platform: FSUVOCFB / Voice of College Football Episode Summary A candid, in-depth discussion on the current state of Florida State Seminoles football in the post-spring ball period. The conversation covers Mike Norvell’s tenure (make-or-break 2026 season), key transfer portal additions, quarterback battle, position group breakdowns (especially skill positions), recruiting/fan sentiment, historical context, and broader program challenges including NIL/revenue share realities and in...

Florida State Primetime LIVE #14 – "Is FSU on the Rise?" Hosts: Jacob Smith & Gus Wilson Date/Context: 5/5/2026 Recent episode covering FSU spring/summer sports outlook (baseball, softball, football, basketball). Both hosts recently graduated college. Overall Theme & Conclusion The episode explores whether Florida State athletics are rising or treading water. Strong consensus: FSU is on the rise, led by dominant non-revenue sports and a basketball turnaround under Luke Laux. Football lags but shows positive off-field signs, with optimism for a rebound. The hosts emphasize momentum across programs and urge fans to "look out fo...

Show: Florida State Seminoles Live (Voice of College Football) Episode: 325 Date: April 29, 2026 (pre-2026 season discussion) Host: Mark Rogers Guests: Cole Kruger (Sports Editor, FSView student newspaper; campus insider), George Georgidies (Renegade Report) Length: ~52 minutes Platform: FSUVOCFB / Voice of College Football Episode Summary The episode captures the frustrated, pessimistic mood of the FSU fanbase amid ongoing struggles under Mike Norvell. Titled "FAN REVOLT?!?", it serves as a "group therapy session" discussing declining program standards, poor NFL Draft performance, recruiting/portal failures, and low expectations for 2026. Fans...