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Seminoles Transfer Pitcher Shows Off his Pitches
Florida State pitcher Sebastian Lippman showed off his arm strength and pitching repertoire in a Fall Ball outing.
The @FSUBaseball transfer reached 99 mph and struck out three batters in two scoreless innings against Jacksonville. Lippman displayed a powerful slider and a curveball to go with his blistering fastball.

Florida State RB Ousmane Kromah Carted Off Field vs. Miami
In the second quarter, down 14-7, Florida State RB Ousmane Kromah was running hard around the left side headed for the end zone when the Miami defense converged. He was stopped at the 1-yard line, but got his left ankle rolled up on the tackle. Kromah could not put any pressure on his left ankle.
Kromah's left leg was placed into an air cast and he was carted off the field. On the next play from scrimmage, QB Ashton Daniels scored for the Seminoles.

FSU Gridiron Stars Among the Best in ACC Through Week 6
Through six games this season, QB Ashton Daniels and RB Ousmane Kromah are ranked among the best in the ACC.
Daniels leads the conference in rushing TDs with 10. He also Kromah is second in the ACC with 565 rushing yards.

Seminoles Family Mourns the Passing Hall of Fame PG Otto Petty
The Florida State sports family is mourning the passing of former Seminole point guard Otto Petty at age 76. Petty was inducted into the Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992. He held the school record for assists with 602, a record that stood for 21 years. Later, Charlie Ward broke the record.
Petty, with his ball-handling skills that would make the Harlem Globetrotters take notice, helped lead the Seminoles, coached by Hugh Durham, to a 27-6 record and a berth in the 1972 national championship game. Petty led the Seminoles with around-the-back passing and between the legs assists on their way to the Final Four.

Florida State DL Kennedy Could Wreak Havoc on Virginia
Florida State defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy leads the team in sacks with two through four games. The Virginia offensive line has allowed nine sacks through their four games, an average of 2.25 sacks allowed per game. Something has to give on Saturday, and Kennedy could wreak havoc and help the Seminoles win their first ACC game of the year.

Seminoles WR Robinson a Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy
Announced today by the National Football Federation (NFF), Florida State receiver Duce Robinson has been named a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy, college football's most prestigious scholar-athlete award. Robinson is one of a record 206 players up for the award.
According to NFF website, the award recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.

Florida State's Robinson Named Offensive Player of the Week
Finally, Florida State receiver Duce Robinson had a breakout game this season. Robinson hauled in six passes for 135 yards and a touchdown in the Seminoles' 50-36 loss to Alabama. The touchdown catch was Robinson's first of the season. For his efforts, Robinson was named the Shrine Bowl Offensive Player of the Week.
Coming into this season, Robinson was named to every preseason watch list there is in college football, including All-ACC and the Maxwell Award watch list.

C Coy Clements Came to Florida State to Win
Transfer catcher Coy Clements wanted to be part of a baseball culture that has a winning tradition. That is why he left the JUCO ranks and signed with Florida State. At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds, he presents a commanding presence behind the plate. Last season at Pearl River Community College, Clements Helped lead Pearl River Community College to a third consecutive MACCC Championship and an NJCAA Division II National Championship.
Clements appeared in all 61 games for PRCC, batted .392, with a .844 slugging percentage. He swatted 24 home runs, with 71 runs batted in. Clements also hit 10 doubles and a triple. With patience at the plate, Clements walked 54 times (the 2nd most in school history). He was Named First Team All-MACCC and MACCC Player of the Year

Was Coming Back to College a Mistake for Duce Robinson?
Florida State receiver Duce Robinson could have turned pro after last season after gaining over 1,000 yards receiving and earning first-team All-ACC honors. But he wanted to come back to Florida State for two reasons: to elevate his NFL Draft stock, and to make the Seminoles championship contenders again.
So far this season, Robinson has accomplished neither. Too-conservative play calling and poor quarterback play have hindered Robinson's production.

Former Seminoles CB is Claimed off Waivers by the Buccaneers
Bucs claimed former Florida State CB Kevin Knowles off waivers from the Chiefs. Knowles was an undrafted free agent in 2025. To make room for him on the roster, the Bucs waived LB Caden Fordham. Knowles is a special teams gunner. If Fordham clears, the Bucs will likely try to re-sign him to the practice squad.
Knowles played 50 games for Florida State and recorded 113 tackles during his college career.
