As May arrives, Florida State athletics is heating up across the diamond, the sand, and the gridiron. Let's dive into the latest action from Tallahassee.
Baseball: A Pivotal Home Stand
FSU Baseball kicks off the month at the friendly confines of Dick Howser Stadium, hosting the Pittsburgh Panthers for a crucial ACC weekend series. With postseason positioning on the line, every pitch matters as the Noles look to build momentum on their home turf.
Softball: ACC Championship Within Reach
Meanwhile, FSU Softball heads north to Chestnut Hill for a series against Boston College, and the stakes couldn't be higher. A strong weekend could clinch an ACC Championship for the Seminoles, adding another trophy to a program that's been dominant all season.
Beach Volleyball: Coach of the Year Honors
On the sand, the accolades keep rolling in. Just a week after Florida State won the Big 12 Championship in its inaugural season in the league, Head Coach Brooke Niles was named Big 12 Coach of the Year. More hardware could be headed to Tallahassee as the team continues its championship run. For a deeper dive, check out the latest episode of the Seminoles SN podcast, where Coach Niles joins the conversation.
Football: Leadership and Early Buzz
In football, sophomore running back Ousmane Kromah is setting the tone this offseason. Head coach Mike Norvell praised Kromah, along with linebacker AJ Cottrill and defensive lineman Deante McCray, as winners of the 2026 Parrish Owens Heart of a Nole Award for their dedication and leadership. "They were full participants throughout the offseason program and spring practices, and they pushed themselves and others to continue to develop on and off the field," Norvell said.
On the national stage, a pair of USA Today writers have already placed FSU in their Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2026. Coach Norvell enters the season under significant pressure, even with his sizable buyout. The quarterback competition was won this spring by Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels, settling one major question. However, the offensive line remains a work in progress after a wave of transfers—something to watch as fall camp approaches.