Wednesday, February 25, 2026

ACC teams win % in conference games as members of the ACC

 


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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

FSU BOT Meeting-FSU trustees extend president's contract

 FSU trustees extend president's contract

Speaking highly of Florida State University President Richard McCullough, FSU trustees approved a contract extension to keep him in office for three more years. 

The three-year contract extension approval came following a unanimous vote during the FSU Board of Trustees’ Feb. 25 meeting at the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business on campus. 

During McCullough’s time as FSU president so far, achievements have included record retention and graduation rates, an FSU Health initiative launched in 2022 – which most recently includes plans for a $1.7 billion agreement with the city for FSU’s acquisition of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare amid an ongoing deal – and the opening of the Herbert Wertheim Center for Business Excellence as the FSU College of Business’s new home. 


Thankfully the rumor floated below was wrong.

Political whispers swirl as FSU faces leadership crossroads.

The smartest people around Ron DeSantis are doing math.

They’re calculating the odds of him ever becoming President of the United States. And they don’t love what they’re seeing.

So, they’re floating a different presidency: Florida State University.

It sounds far-fetched until you start talking to people who would know.

Multiple sources say senior advisers in DeSantis’ orbit have quietly gamed out the possibility of him landing at FSU as a high-profile power perch — instead of chasing a national comeback that looks, at least for now, like a steep climb.

Federal research funding has tightened nationally. Every university feels it. But schools with steady leadership and strong political footing tend to navigate federal turbulence better than institutions already fielding internal doubts.

FSU has said it lost more than $53 million in 54 federal grants that were canceled as of May 23, 2025. POLITICO reported potential exposure of up to $65 million.

That’s not catastrophic. But...


Calls for the building began back in 2002.

Senate and House lawmakers agreed last year to apportion $40 million for the design and construction of a 164,000-square-foot engineering building at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

This year, they’re nearly twice that sum apart on how much more to provide to the project.

In its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27, released Thursday, the House is recommending $91.975 million more for the planned building, which would add engineering research labs and classroom space to support enrollment growth and reduce overcrowding at the joint campus.

That’s exactly the amount Tallahassee Republican Sen. Corey Simon and Merritt Island Republican Rep. Tyler Sirois sought in matching appropriation requests.

The Senate’s offer? A comparatively paltry $20 million.

That $72 million funding gap is among the largest, if not the largest, appropriation differences in line items that appear in both budgets. And it suggests that while the House is eager to fund most or all the project immediately, the Senate is keener on funding it in phases.

Calls for a new building at the Tallahassee campus, dubbed “Building C,” began in 2002, but declining enrollment and project costs at the time led to it gaining little traction.

In 2017, then-Dean J. Murray Gibson again pitched the project to the Board of Governors, citing the school’s 2,550 students and expectations of further growth in the coming years.

An education grant survey for the Board of Governors that year found that, based on the college’s enrollment then, its 117,089 usable square feet met just 53% of its current student body’s needs.

More than eight years later, the school still doesn’t have the building, and its population has grown to more than 3,700 students, following 48% and 22% increases in graduate and undergraduate enrollment, respectively, since 2021.



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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Who are the best golfers in Florida State men's golf history?

 

Who are the best golfers in Florida State men's golf history?

Florida State has plenty of golf history, and its notable alums include one of the best golfers of the 21st century.

Charlie Woods announced Tuesday his commitment to Florida State, joining No. 1 recruit Miles Russell in the Seminoles' Class of 2027. The son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods chose Florida State over numerous other offers and will remain in state, where he has been a part of two state championship teams at Benjamin School.

FSU coach Trey Jones is in his 23rd season as head coach and has guided the program to new heights. Under his guidance, many players have had tremendous success at the college level and gone on to win major championships and numerous PGA Tour titles, too.

But who are the best players in the history of Florida State men's golf?

John Pak

John Pak won the Haskins Award in 2021, given to the collegiate Player of the Year. He is Florida State's lone Haskins winner. He had eight victories for the Seminoles over his four-year career and holds the school record for lowest scoring average (69.87).

Luke Clanton

Clanton joined Pak with eight victories for the Seminoles and took home the 2025 Ben Hogan Award. Clanton earned his PGA Tour card thanks to how well he played as an amateur and as a member of the Seminoles, and he has the second-lowest scoring average in school history.

Brooks Koepka

Koepka is likely the most notable FSU alum, as the 35-year-old has won five major championships and recently made his return to the PGA Tour. During his FSU tenure, Koepka was a three-time All-American and won three tournaments.

Paul Azinger

The 12-time PGA Tour winner turned commentator started his college career at a community college but played a year for the Seminoles. He had two wins in garnet and gold and had plenty of success after turning professional.

Hubert Green

A throwback name, Green played for the Seminoles from 1966-1968 and had two wins in his 18 starts. He won two majors, the 1977 U.S. Open and the 1985 PGA Championship. Green still has the 16th-best scoring average in FSU history.

Vincent Norrman

Normann started his college career at Div. II Georgia Southwestern, where was the top-ranked golfer in the country. In his graduate season as a Seminole, Norrman had the fourth-best scoring average in school history and had one win in 10 starts in 2021. He also has one PGA Tour win.

Daniel Berger

In two seasons at FSU, Berger collected a pair of wins and has gone on to win four times on the PGA Tour, including earning the clinching point in the 2017 Presidents Cup.

Jeff Sluman

Sluman was fairly quiet during his college career, but as a pro he won six times, including the 1988 PGA Championship.



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Charlie Woods, Jack Nicklaus and a Florida State golf program rising

 

Charlie Woods, Jack Nicklaus and a Florida State golf program rising



Jackie Nicklaus knows the Florida State golf program, knows the Seminole Legacy Golf Club and knows the area.

So when Nicklaus recently learned that Charlie Woods — the son of 15‑time major champion Tiger Woods — had committed to the Seminoles and would join coach Trey Jones’ top‑ranked 2027 recruiting class, his reaction was an enthusiastic double thumbs‑up.

“I just saw that young Charlie made a commitment to FSU,” Nicklaus said in a text to the Tallahassee Democrat. “I think it will be a win‑win for both Charlie and FSU. I know Charlie is a nice young man — and, obviously, a wonderful talent.”

Woods’ commitment continues to generate buzz, even though the junior at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, Florida, won’t arrive on campus for at least another 15 months. He is part of FSU's top‑ranked 2027 recruiting class, which also includes the world’s top junior player, Miles Russell.
Nicklaus and Woods strengthen FSU's reputation


In 2017, Florida State hired Jack Nicklaus’ company, Nicklaus Design, to redesign its campus golf course, home to both the men’s and women’s programs. The Seminole Legacy Golf Club officially opened in 2020 following an $8 million–$10 million renovation directed by Nicklaus — widely regarded as the greatest golfer of all time with a record 18 major championships — and his son, Jackie, who owns property in the area and frequently visits.


Additionally, Legacy has been recognized annually by GOLF.com as one of the top 30 courses in Florida.

“Obviously, having Jack Nicklaus’ name on the golf course is definitely a feather in the cap of Florida State University,” said Kenny Knox, a former FSU All‑American and three‑time PGA Tour winner.

Woods, who regularly practices with his father at their home course in Jupiter, has shown growing athleticism and consistency. He helped lead his high school team to a FHSAA Class A state title in November, firing a 4‑under 68 in the final round. He was also named a first‑team All‑American by the American Junior Golf Association and is currently ranked No. 9 nationally in his recruiting class.



Here are FSU's 2027 men's golf commitments

FSU boasts the nation's top 2027 recruiting class with Russell, Woods, Edwin Askerfors of Sweden and Kaden Puranik of Windermere. Here's a look at the players' accomplishments, compiled by College Golf Commits.

Russell: 2025 Northeast Amateur: 2nd; 2024 South Beach l Amateur champion; 2025 Junior Invitational champion; 2025 AJGA Boys Simplify Championships champion; 2025 AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions champion.

Woods: 2025 AJGA Team Taylormade Invitational champion; 2025 Junior PGA Championship: 9th; 2025 North & South Junior Amateur: 11th

Askerfors: Five junior event wins in Sweden in 2024/2025; 2025 AJGA Junior Players Championship ship: 10th; Three AJGA top-5 finishes in 2025; 2024 Notah Begay National Championship: 2nd; Two FJT wins & two top-5 finishes in 2025

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Florida State University sees record student retention for spring semester




 

Florida State University sees record student retention for spring semester

Florida State University saw a historic 99.2% first-year retention rate this spring semester with 6,400 students returning.

That translates to roughly 6,400 first-year Seminoles choosing to continue their college journey at FSU, marking a significant milestone for the Tallahassee institution.

The university's commitment to retention extends beyond first-year students. FSU also recently set another record with 97% first-year retention, meaning students who started as first-year students in fall 2025 returned for their second fall semester.

Brown emphasized that strong retention rates don't just reflect current student success. They can also lead to higher graduation rates in the future.

University leaders say these historic numbers follow deliberate investments in support programs and engagement opportunities designed to keep students connected to campus life and academic success.

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Revenue, expenses up: Takeaways from FSU athletics financial report

 

Revenue, expenses up: Takeaways from FSU athletics financial report

The Seminoles program generated $211,950,623, just over $26 million more than the reported $185 million in the financial year of 2024. While revenue grew, the program also reported $208,187,039 in operating expenses, which include travel, coaches' salaries, and game expenses, among others. The program reported total operating expenses of $169.8 million last fiscal year.

Of the reported revenue, 70% of it comes from four areas, according to information provided by FSU. Those areas are:

  • contributions,
  • direct institutional support - unrestricted funds like tuition, student fees, etc., used to operate athletics,
  • media rights,
  • and ticket sales.
While results on the football field haven't been what fans of the program would have wanted, the university reported an increase of over $6.5 million in ticket sales, with $23.6 million the total amount of sales, up from $17.1 million in the fiscal year 2024.

A notable drop in revenue for FSU came in the form of contributions, as the program reported $55.6 million in total contributions, a decrease from the $62.3 million reported the prior year.

While overall contributions dropped, the football program had a significant bump, reporting $38.2 million in total contributions, over $10 million more than the prior year.

Revenue generated from media rights also increased for the university. The total revenue from media rights deals jumped to $34 million for the Seminoles, up from the $32.7 million reported in 2024.

With the construction, FSU's debt services went from $4.8 million in the prior financial year to $25.8 million.

Travel expenses were cut by over $4 million for the program, with a reported $9.68 million down from the over $13 million spent the prior year.

Compensation for coaches, support staff, and administrative staff totaled $55.35 million, with $31 million of that going towards coach compensation and $24.35 million to support and administrative staff.


Revenue from the university's major sports

  • Football
    • Contributions: $38.2 million
    • Ticket sales: $23.6 million
    • Media rights: $17.8 million
    • Direct institutional support: $4.1 million
  • Men's basketball
    • Contributions: $5.9 million
    • Ticket sales: $1.4 million
    • Media rights: $4.5 million
    • Direct institutional support: $636,774
  • Baseball
    • Contributions: $2.2 million
    • Ticket sales: $1.4 million
    • Media rights: none
    • Direct institutional support: $409,291
  • Women's basketball
    • Contributions: $1 million
    • Ticket sales: $146,708
    • Media rights: none
    • Direct institutional support: $530,123
  • Softball
    • Contributions: $870,194
    • Ticket sales: $262,432
    • Media rights: none
    • Direct institutional support: $670,967
  • Soccer
    • Contributions: $440,531
    • Ticket sales: $73,993
    • Media rights: none
    • Direct institutional support: $670,710

There’s no way to know yet where the Seminoles rank nationally in terms of revenues and expenses — they usually rank somewhere inside the top 15 to 20 schools — but some universities’ reports have been released in recent days.

Southeastern Conference program Missouri announced $191 million in athletics expenses for this most recent year, and $182 million in revenue. The Tigers received $25.7 million in direct institutional support.

Big Ten power Ohio State, which is always among the largest spenders in college athletics, reported expenses of about $320 million, which was up from $295 million the previous year. The Buckeyes field more than 35 sports teams (compared to Florida State’s 20), and they have about twice as many athletes on campus. OSU reported $112 million in direct institutional support.

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