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Florida State Scheduling News + Freshman Making A Week 1 Impact | Florida State Seminoles LIVE 330

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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 logistics and fan travel. They highlight revenue potential, stadium appeal, and depth chart opportunities for young players amid injuries and competition. 1. Scheduling News & Neutral Site Game Georgia Series Update (2028): The canceled home-and-home series is replaced by a neutral-site game in Nashville, Tennessee (new stadium). Other considered sites: Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, Tampa. Reactions: Mixed. Nashville's city appeal (Broadway) and future Super Bowl hosting (2031) praised, but travel inconvenience for fans/students from FSU/Georgia noted. Stadium expected to be excellent. Not ideal vs. Orlando (Camping World Stadium criticized). Fans (especially FSU) upset on social media.Hosts prefer neutral-site openers but question canceling home-and-home for this. Potential as a season kickoff game. Key Quotes: Cole: "Nashville... is going to be beautiful when it's done... But for the average FSU and Georgia fans... it doesn't make a lot of sense."Both agree revenue is a plus; excitement may build closer to the game. 2. 2026 Kickoff Times Announced Aug 29 vs. New Mexico State: 7:00 PM, Doak Campbell Stadium, The CW.Sept 7 vs. SMU: 7:30 PM, Doak, ESPN (Labor Day).Sept 19 at Alabama: 3:30 PM, ABC (post-bye).Oct 9 at Louisville: 7:00 PM, ESPN (Friday).Nov 13 at Pitt: 7:00 PM, ESPN (Friday).Nov 27 vs. Florida: 3:30 PM, ABC (Friday). Unannounced Games: Central Arkansas (Sept 26), Virginia (Oct 3), at Miami (Oct 17), Clemson (Oct 31), NC State (Nov 21). Likely mix of noon/3:30/7:30 based on performance; Clemson/Miami expected primetime. Reactions: Friday games (Louisville/Pitt) and SMU logical for TV.UF rivalry on Friday 3:30 PM called "brutal" for travel/tailgating (post-Thanksgiving).Primetime opportunities good if team performs; noon possible for lower-profile games. 3. FanDuel Odds (Early Lines) vs. New Mexico State: FSU -29.5, O/U 52.5. Hosts see it as large but coverable at home; lean under or NMSU due to spread size. CW PTSD reference (Jordan Travis injury).vs. SMU: FSU +2.5 (SMU favored), O/U 54.5. Surprising closeness; expects movement toward SMU. High-scoring potential praised for both offenses. Gambling Note: Gamble responsibly/legally. 4. Freshmen Projected for Immediate 2026 Impact Focus on true freshmen with spring buzz, depth chart openings, and athleticism (many dual-sport/track/basketball backgrounds). Emphasis on special teams, rotations, and avoiding redshirts for top talents. Offensive Side Amari Thomas (RB, 5'11", from Mariana, FL): Speedy, shifty; limited RB touches behind transfers/returners but strong candidate for kick/punt returns and 3rd-down/hybrid role. Chose FSU over in-state rivals. Ranked ~#177 nationally.Devin Carter & Jasen Lopez (WRs): Standouts in spring (due to injuries); pushing for 3rd receiver role behind Deuce Robinson/Micah Danzy. Four-stars with big-school offers (Carter: Georgia/Bama/Clemson; Lopez: Miami/UF/OSU). Track/basketball athletes; expected playing time/rotations. Short but explosive.EJ White (WR, from Vero Beach, FL): Athletic (track hurdles/dashes/jumps); good spring but likely more redshirt candidate. Competes for 3rd WR spot. Chose FSU over Miami/UF/Bama. Additional: Malachi Marshall (QB, #1 jersey) hyped for arm talent; potential early reps/backup push over Sperry depending on Daniels' play. Summer clips promising. Defensive Side Franklin Whitley (DL, 6'6"-6'7", 265-276 lbs, from Greenville, SC): Four-star with tools for immediate rotation (Tony White praise). Basketball MVP background; effort/execution key. Depth chart room on DL.Jordan Crutchfield (DB, 6'3", 217 lbs, from Fort Pierce/Vero Beach area): Size upgrade for secondary; spring surge. Versatile in Tony White's 5-DB sets; potential early snaps if corners struggle (esp. vs. SMU speed). Chose FSU over rivals; track background. Themes: Spring reps from injuries helped; multi-sport athletes fit scheme. New Mexico State opener as key evaluation game for young talent. 5. Other Notes & All-ACC Mentions (Phil Steele) All-ACC Selections: Deuce Robinson (1st team WR), Chris Jones & Jabril Rawls (2nd team), Nate Papp (3rd team OL).Surprises: No Mandrell/Darryll Desir; questions on RBs (Kromah/Wisner) and interior line. Deuce praised as elite (potentially better peak than Keon Coleman). Closing Live Wednesdays 8 PM ET. Socials: @...

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