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Ranking
CoachesNo. 8
APNo. 10
Uniform
File:ACC-Uniform-FlaST.png
2015 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
No. 2 Clemson x$^   8 0     14 1  
No. 14 Florida State   6 2     10 3  
Louisville   5 3     8 5  
NC State   3 5     7 6  
Syracuse   2 6     4 8  
Wake Forest   1 7     3 9  
Boston College   0 8     3 9  
Coastal Division
No. 15 North Carolina x   8 0     11 3  
Pittsburgh   6 2     8 5  
Miami (FL)   5 3     8 5  
Duke   4 4     8 5  
Virginia Tech   4 4     7 6  
Virginia   3 5     4 8  
Georgia Tech   1 7     3 9  
Championship: Clemson 45, North Carolina 37
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2015 Florida State Seminoles football team, variously Florida State or FSU, represent Florida State University in the sport of American football during the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. Florida State competes in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Seminoles are led by sixth year head coach Jimbo Fisher and play their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. They are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division. It is the Seminoles' 24th season as a member of the ACC and its 11th in the ACC Atlantic Division.

Florida State comes into this season after a two-year run (2013 and 2014) in which the Seminoles won 27 games with a pair of ACC Championships, a BCS National Title, an appearance in the College Football Playoff, a Heisman Trophy winner, and eighteen NFL Draft selections.

Before the season

Previous season

Florida State ended the 2014 season with a 13–1 record (8–0 in ACC play), winning the conference championship and appearing in the playoff. They were led by Jimbo Fisher in his fifth year as head coach.

Returning

Offense

Runningback Dalvin Cook is returning for his sophomore season.

The Seminoles return three starters on offense:

  • Sean Maguire
  • Dalvin Cook
  • Mario Pender
  • Travis Rudolph
  • Ermon Lane
  • Roderrick Johnson
  • Ryan Hoefield
  • Freddie Stevenson
  • Kermit Whitfield
  • Jesus Wilson

Defense

Safety Jalen Ramsey is returning for his junior season.

The Seminoles return seven starters on defense:

  • Nile Lawrence-Stample
  • Jalen Ramsey
  • Lorenzo Featherston
  • DeMarcus Walker
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Jacob Pugh
  • Nate Andrews
  • Trey Marshall
  • Derrick Mitchell
  • Reggie Northrup
  • Terrance Smith
  • Tyler Hunter
  • Chris Casher
  • Derrick Nnadi
  • Marquez White
  • Lamarcus Brutus

Special Teams

Kicker Roberto Aguayo is returning for his redshirt junior season.

The Seminoles return two starters on special teams:

  • Roberto Aguayo
  • Cason Beatty

Departures

Offense

  • Jameis Winston
  • Rashad Greene
  • Nick O'Leary
  • Karlos Williams
  • Christian Green
  • Josue Matias
  • Cameron Erving
  • Tre' Jackson
  • Bobby Hart
  • Austin Barron

Defense

  • Desmond Hollin
  • P.J. Williams
  • Mario Edwards, Jr.
  • Ronald Darby
  • Eddie Goldman

Transfers

  • Everett Golson (from Notre Dame)

Offense

  • Ruben Carter (to Toledo)
  • John Franklin, III (to East Mississippi CC)
  • Isaiah Jones (to East Mississippi CC)

Defense

  • E.J. Levenberry (to Connecticut)

Recruiting class

Calvin Brewton, George Campbell, Derwin James, De'Andre Johnson, Jacques Patrick, Da'Vante Phillips and Josh Sweat were early enrollees.[1]

College recruiting information (2015)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Abdul Bello
OL
Montverde, FL Montverde Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 298 lb (135 kg) N/A Jul 22, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Calvin Brewton
DB (S)
Miami, FL Miami Central HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.66 Jan 7, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
George Campbell
ATH (WR)
Tarpon Springs, FL East Lake HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 4.36 Sep 5, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
Deondre Francois
QB
Bradenton, FL IMG Academy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 191 lb (87 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Ethan Frith
OL (OT/LQ)
Summit, MS North Pike HS 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 320 lb (150 kg) N/A Dec 4, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
Derwin James
DB (S)
Haines City, FL Haines City HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 199 lb (90 kg) 4.50 Feb 25, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
De'Andre Johnson
QB
Jacksonville, FL First Coast HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 4.67 Jul 20, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Sh'Mar Kilby-Lane
LB
Hallandale Beach, FL Hallandale HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) N/A Jun 7, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Marcus Lewis
DB (CB)
Washington, D.C. Gonzaga College HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 194 lb (88 kg) N/A Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Tarvarus McFadden
DB (CB)
Plantation, FL American Heritage HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.60 Oct 31, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Cole Minshew
OL (OG)
Pridgen, GA Coffee County HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 305 lb (138 kg) N/A Feb 22, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Nyqwan Murray
WR
Orlando, FL Oak Ridge HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 164 lb (74 kg) N/A May 17, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jacques Patrick
RB
Orlando, FL Timber Creek HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 224 lb (102 kg) 4.66 Oct 27, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Da'Vante Phillips
WR
Miami, FL Miami Central HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 206 lb (93 kg) 4.60 Dec 31, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Lorenzo Phillips
LB (OLB)
Scooba, MS East Mississippi CC 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) N/A Jan 20, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
David Robbins
OL (OG)
Glenelg, MD Glenelg HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 305 lb (138 kg) N/A Apr 6, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Josh Sweat
DE
Chesapeake, VA Oscar Smith HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 236 lb (107 kg) 4.46 Dec 10, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars
Auden Tate
WR
Tampa, FL Wharton HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 199 lb (90 kg) 4.60 Feb 4, 2015 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Darvin Taylor II
DT
Chester, VA Thomas Dale HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 311 lb (141 kg) N/A Aug 28, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Arthur "A.J." Westbrook
DB (S)
Daytona Beach, FL Mainland HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) N/A May 19, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jalen Wilkerson
TE
Douglas, GA Coffee County HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) N/A May 30, 2014 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 11   Rivals: 3  247Sports: 3  ESPN: 2
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Florida State 2015 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "2015 Florida State Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "2015 Player Commitments – Florida State". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 4, 2015.

Coaching changes

After the 2014 season, defensive ends coach Sal Sunseri took a job with the Oakland Raiders.[2] He was replaced by University of Florida assistant Brad Lawing.[3]

Spring game

Florida State Spring Game
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gold 14 10 01438
Garnet 3 14 0017

at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL

  • Date: April 11
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F • Wind: N 7 mph • Weather: Rainy
  • Game attendance: 17,250
  • TV: ESPN3
  • [4]
Game information

Depth chart

(Depth Chart Notations: Name, Year at FSU/total years of eligibility, Games started in 2014)

Personnel

Coaching staff

Florida State Seminoles coaches

Head Coach

Assistant Coaches

Roster

Freshman quarterback De'Andre Johnson was dismissed from the team after being charged with a misdemeanor.[5]

2015 Florida State Seminoles

Quarterback

  • 6 Everett GolsonRedshirt Senior (6'0, 199)
  • 10 Sean Maguire – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 221)
  • 12 Deondre Francois - Freshman (6'1, 203)
  • 16 J.J. Cosentino – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 239)

Running back

  • 4 Dalvin CookSophomore (5'11, 202)
  • 7 Mario Pender – Redshirt Junior (5'10, 196)
  • 9 Jacques Patrick - Freshman (6'2, 235)
  • 23 Freddie Stevenson – Junior (6'1, 241) (FB)
  • 26 Jonathan Vickers – Sophomore (6'1, 226)


Wide receiver

  • 1 Ermon Lane – Sophomore (6'3, 205)
  • 3 Jesus Wilson – Junior (5'10, 185)
  • 5 Da'Vante Phillips - Freshman (6'1, 210)
  • 8 Levonte 'Kermit' Whitfield – Junior (5'8, 184)
  • 11 George Campbell - Freshman (6'4, 202)
  • 13 Ja'Vonn Harrison – Sophomore (6'2, 202)
  • 15 Travis Rudolph – Sophomore (6'1, 186)
  • 18 Auden Tate - Freshman (6'5, 216)
  • 80 Nyqwan Murray - Freshman (5'11, 171)

Tight end

  • 81 Ryan Izzo – Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 241)
  • 83 Jalen Wilkerson - Freshman (6'4, 253)
  • 85 Jeremy Kerr – Redshirt Sophomore (6'6, 266)
  • 88 Mavin Saunders – Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 248)
 

Offensive line

  • 52 David Robbins - Freshman (6'4, 322)
  • 54 Alec Eberle – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 294)
  • 55 Chad Mavety – Redshirt Junior (6'5, 337)
  • 57 Corey Martinez – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 295)
  • 59 Ryan Hoefield – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 299)
  • 62 Ethan Frith - Freshman (6'7, 299)
  • 70 Cole Minshew - Freshman (6'5, 340)
  • 71 Brock Ruble – Redshirt Freshman (6'8, 307)
  • 72 Kareem Are – Redshirt Junior (6'6, 334)
  • 74 Derrick Kelly Jr. – Redshirt Freshman (6'5, 312)
  • 75 Abdul Bello - Freshman (6'6. 307)
  • 77 Roderick Johnson – Sophomore (6'7, 323)
  • 78 Wilson Bell – Redshirt Sophomore (6'5, 316)

Defensive line

  • 4 Giorgio Newberry – Redshirt Senior (6'6, 295)
  • 9 Josh Sweat - Freshman (6'5, 237)
  • 11 Derrick Mitchell – Redshirt Senior (6'4, 305)
  • 12 Arthur Williams – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 318)
  • 21 Chris Casher – Redshirt Junior (6'4, 256)
  • 41 Lorenzo Featherston – Sophomore (6'7, 229)
  • 44 DeMarcus Walker – Junior (6'3, 281)
  • 55 Fredrick Jones – Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 304)
  • 67 Adam Torres – Redshirt Freshman (6'4, 285)
  • 86 Darvin Taylor - Freshman (6'3, 308)
  • 90 Demarcus Christmas – Redshirt Freshman (6'3, 301)
  • 91 Derrick Nnadi – Sophomore (6'1, 301)
  • 92 Justin Shanks – Redshirt Junior (6'2 322)
  • 95 Keith Bryant – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 294)
  • 98 Rick Leonard – Sophomore (6'7, 281)
  • 99 Nile Lawrence-Stample – Redshirt Senior (6'1, 302)
 

Linebacker

  • 5 Reggie Northrup – Senior (6'1, 231)
  • 6 Matthew Thomas – Redshirt Sophomore (6'3, 225)
  • 16 Jacob Pugh – Sophomore (6'4, 239)
  • 18 Ro'Derrick Hoskins – Redshirt Sophomore (6'2, 238)
  • 22 Tyrell Lyons – Redshirt Sophomore (6'1, 219)
  • 24 Terrance Smith – Redshirt Senior (6'4, 230)
  • 30 Sh'Mar Kilby-Lane - Freshman (6'1, 212)
  • 35 Lorenzo Phillips - Junior (6'2, 225)
  • 45 Delvin Purifoy – Redshirt Freshman (6'2, 257)

Defensive back

  • 1 Tyler Hunter – Redshirt Senior (5'11, 198)
  • 3 Derwin James - Freshman (6'3, 212)
  • 7 Ryan Green – Junior (5'11, 201)
  • 8 Jalen RamseyJunior (6'1, 202)
  • 10 Calvin Brewton - Freshman (6'0, 178)
  • 13 Marcus Lewis - Freshman (6'1, 192)
  • 15 Tarvarus McFadden - Freshman (6'2, 197)
  • 19 A.J. Westbrook - Freshman (6'0, 184)
  • 20 Trey Marshall – Sophomore (6'0, 207)
  • 27 Marquez White – Redshirt Sophomore (6'0, 184)
  • 28 Malique Jackson – Sophomore (6'0, 176)
  • 29 Nate Andrews – Junior (6'0, 206)
  • 31 Colin Blake – Redshirt Junior (6'3, 198)
  • 37 Keelin Smith – Reshirt Senior (6'3, 190)
  • 42 Lamarcus Brutus – Redshirt Senior (6'0, 207)

Special teams

  • 19 Roberto AguayoRedshirt Junior (6'1, 204) (K)
  • 38 Cason Beatty – Senior (6'3, 215) (P) (H)
  • 47 Stephen Gabbard – Sophomore (6'3, 217) (LS)

Media

Florida State football is broadcast on the Florida State University Seminoles Radio Network and the games are called by Gene Deckerhoff.

Statistics

Scores by quarter (all opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
Florida State 0 0 0 0 0
All opponents 0 0 0 0 0

Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
Florida State 0 0 0 0 0
ACC opponents 0 0 0 0 0

Rankings

Ranking movements
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP10
Coaches8
CFPNot releasedNot released

Season

Florida State was picked to finish second in the ACC Atlantic.[6] Roberto Aguayo, Roderick Johnson, Jalen Ramsey, and Terrance Smith were named to the preseason All-ACC team.[7]

Schedule

September 58:00 p.m.Texas State*No. 10

ESPNews   September 1211:30 a.m.USF*

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

ESPN   September 188:00 p.m.at Boston College

ESPN   October 3TBAat Wake Forest

TBA   October 10TBAMiami (FL)

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL (Rivalry)

TBA   October 17TBALouisville

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

TBA   October 24TBAat Georgia Tech

TBA   October 31TBASyracuse

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

TBA   November 7TBAat Clemson

TBA   November 14TBANC Statedagger

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

TBA   November 21TBAChattanooga*

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

TBA   November 28TBAat Florida*

TBA  

Template:CFB Schedule End

Game summaries

Texas State

Overall record Last meeting Result
First Meeting
Texas State vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Bobcats 0
#10 Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: September 5
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
  • TV: ESPNews
Game information

South Florida

Overall record Last meeting Result
1–1 2012 Fla St., 30–17
South Florida vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Bulls 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: 11:30 a.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
  • TV: ESPN
Game information

Boston College

Overall record Last meeting Result
8–4 2014 Fla St., 20–17
Florida State vs. Boston College
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Eagles 0

at Alumni Stadium, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

  • Date: September 18
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
  • TV: ESPN
Game information

Wake Forest

Overall record Last meeting Result
26–6–1 2014 Fla St., 43–3
Florida State vs. Wake Forest
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Demon Deacons 0

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

  • Date: October 3
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Miami (FL)

Overall record Last meeting Result
28–31 2014 Fla St., 30–26
Miami vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Hurricanes 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Louisville

Overall record Last meeting Result
13–2 2014 Fla St., 42–31
Louisville vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Cardinals 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Georgia Tech

Overall record Last meeting Result
14–9–1 2014 Fla St., 37–35
Florida State vs. Georgia Tech
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Yellow Jackets 0

at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Syracuse

Overall record Last meeting Result
7–1 2014 Fla St., 38–20
Syracuse vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Orange 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Clemson

Overall record Last meeting Result
20–8 2014 Fla St., 23–17
Florida State vs. Clemson
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Tigers 0

at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

NC State

Overall record Last meeting Result
23–11 2014 Fla St., 56–41
NC State vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Wolfpack 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Chattanooga

Overall record Last meeting Result
2–0 2008 Fla St., 46–7
Tennessee-Chattanooga vs. Florida State
Quarter 1 2 Total
Mocs 0
Seminoles 0

at Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Florida

Overall record Last meeting Result
23–34–2 2014 Fla St., 24–19
Florida State vs. Florida
Quarter 1 2 Total
Seminoles 0
Gators 0

at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Game attendance:  
Game information

Awards

Watchlists

Everett Golson
Jalen Ramsey
Dalvin Cook
Everett Golson
Jalen Ramsey
Terrance Smith
Roberto Aguayo
Roderick Johnson
Jalen Ramsey
Terrance Smith
Jalen Ramsey
Reggie Northrup
Terrance Smith
Roderick Johnson[17]
Reggie Northrup
Terrance Smith
Everett Golson
Roberto Aguayo
Jimbo Fisher
Pre-season All-Americans
  • Jalen Ramsey (Lindy's, Athlon, Phil Steele, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated)
  • Roberto Aguayo (Lindy's, Athlon, Phil Steele, Sporting News, CBS Sports, ESPN, Sports Illustrated)
  • Dalvin Cook (Athlon)
  • Terrance Smith (Phil Steele)

References

  1. ^ Linafelt, Tim (February 4, 2015). "Early Enrollees Boost Noles to Another Top Signing Class". Seminoles.com. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Sobleski, Brent (January 22, 2015). "Sal Sunseri to Leave Florida State for Position with Oakland Raiders". NBC Sports.
  3. ^ Sobleski, Brent (January 22, 2015). "Florida State Quickly Replaces Sal Sunseri with Brad Lawing". NBC Sports.
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