Florida State Football is back in just two weeks! With the season nearly here, this newsletter is your inside look at everything happening around Football.
From team updates and player highlights to important news and upcoming events, this is your source for everything happening around the program.
Janikowski Joins Elite Group with
Jersey Retirement
Former Florida State All-American kicker Sebastian Janikowski will have his No. 38 jersey retired during the Seminoles' 2026 season opener on August 29 vs. New Mexico State.
Janikowski remains the only two-time winner of the Lou Groza Award, presented annually to the nation's best kicker.
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Donor Support to Send Marching Chiefs on the Road for Three Games in 2026
Florida State Athletics and the Florida State University College of Music announced that the Marching Chiefs will travel to three away football games during the 2026 season, bringing FSU's pep band and its unmistakable energy to road matchups against Alabama, Louisville, and Miami.
The travel is made possible entirely through the generosity of Seminole Boosters donors, including two major gifts from Tom and Dana Ando (St. Petersburg, Fla.) and Shaun and Melissa Booth (Atlanta, Ga.), continued support through the Marching Chiefs Coaches Club, and donations made to the College of Music including the Robert S. Holley Endowment for Marching Chiefs Travel.
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Our current student-athletes putting in work.
Some former student-athletes stopped by to watch practice!
Robinson Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
Florida State senior wide receiver Duce Robinson added to his preseason honors when he was named to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing players who lead through community service while excelling in the classroom and on the field.
Robinson's additional preseason honors include Good Works Team Nominee, Preseason All-ACC, Maxwell Award Watch List, and Sporting News Preseason All-American Second Team.
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Panikowski on Groza Award Watch List
Florida State 5th-year kicker Gabe Panikowski is among 35 players on the Lou Groza Award watch list, announced by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
The Groza Award is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026. Florida State has won the award a record four times, including the only two-time winner in Sebastian Janikowski, who was the nation's best kicker in both 1998 and 1999. Graham Gano won the award in 2008, and Roberto Aguayo was the top kicker in 2013.
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Danzy & Desir Name on The Athletic’s
Annual Freaks List
Florida State Wide Receiver Micahi Danzy was named #12 on The Athletic's Freaks List, released on August 10th. Also on the list was Defensive End, Mandrell Desir.
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