Noles News: Duce Robinson named as one of college football’s most important players

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - JULY 31: Wide Receiver Duce Robinson #0 of the Florida State Seminoles works out during practice at the Albert J. Dunlap Athletic Training Facility on the campus of Florida State University on July 31, 2026 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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FSU held its first scrimmage of the fall on Tuesday, with head coach Mike Norvell saying there were explosive plays on both sides:

He also confirmed that FSU has been in contact with compliance and former players who might return to Florida State following a recent ruling that granted an extra year of eligibility to the class of 2022:

ESPN’s Bill Connelly broke down 40 of college football’s most crucial players, with Duce Robinson earning a spot on his list:

FSU has major ACC spoiler potential in 2026 thanks to a schedule featuring Miami, SMU, Clemson and Louisville. And if the new Ashton Daniels-to-Robinson connection is strong, the Noles might have some sleeper contender potential as well. Despite QB limitations, 6-foot-6 Robinson gained 1,081 receiving yards and averaged 2.9 yards per route in 2025, and Daniels is a more prototypical passer than last year’s starter, Tommy Castellanos.

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Tyriq Withers says he experienced “a holistic journey of ego death” after winning the Orange Bowl in 2016:

“I could have kept playing, and potentially been in the league for four or five years. Why I played sports was to prove something to my mom. Self-worth was poured into if I… pic.twitter.com/uTvK2LCYzB

— Variety (@Variety) August 4, 2026

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FSU baseball will play a fall exhibition game in Pensacola for the third consecutive season, facing off against Auburn on Saturday, October 10 at 2 p.m. ET:

Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Tuesday, August 11, at 10 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. CT, at BlueWahoos.com.

FSU returns to Blue Wahoos Stadium for a Fall Ball contest for the third time in as many seasons. The Seminoles played Auburn in 2024 and Mississippi State in 2025 in front of sell-out crowds at the home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, the Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins.

Florida State’s complete Fall Ball schedule will be announced at a later date.

Avery Treadwell talks about how being intentional with summer training is going to prepare the Noles for the season.

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