Mike Norvell
FILE - Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin walks along the sideline during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Nov. 20, 2021. College football's traditional signing period, which starts Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, is now overshadowed by transfer moves and Kiffin has assembled one of the best groups of transferring players in the country. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Top transfer portal classes heading into signing day

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 01, 2022 01:33 AM EST

Collins Hill High School wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) watches warm-ups before the Class 7A title high school football game against Milton at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. Hunter, the No. 1 high school football recruit in the country, pulled a signing day shocker Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, deciding to attend Jackson State and play for coach Deion Sanders after being verbally committed to Florida State for months. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Top recruit spurns Florida St to play for Prime, Jackson St

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Florida State defensive back Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (3) runs past Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida tops rival FSU 24-21 for 3rd straight in series

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2021 04:06 PM EST

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) drops back to pass under pressure from Boston College defensive lineman Izaiah Henderson (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Bowl game, bragging rights at stake for rivals FSU, Florida

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2021 09:38 AM EST

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) tries to break free from a sack by Florida State defensive end Keir Thomas (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Travis throws for 3 TDs, Florida State holds off BC, 26-23

Ken Powtak Nov. 20, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) looks to hand off the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Florida State at Boston College 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:43 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) drops back to hand off during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Atlanta. Boston College won 41-30. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
No surprise: Jurkovec's return has Boston College rolling

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 18, 2021 06:29 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates with teammates after his 13-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Oklahoma loss boosts Cincinnati's hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2021 09:57 PM EST

Travis sparks late rally as Florida State beats Miami 31-28

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 13, 2021 07:35 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State delivered a comeback that belongs among the great down-to-the-wire finishes in the history of the...

Florida State and Miami fans mill around the "Unconquered" statue by Fritz White outside the south entrance to Doak S. Campbell Stadium before an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Miami (FL) at Florida State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 03:19 PM EST

Florida State coach Mike Norvell applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. N.C. State won 28-14. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Miami, Florida St renew rivalry with tangible goals looming

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 11, 2021 12:30 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, celebrates with players after Miami beat Georgia Tech 33-30 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Amid Miami-FSU week, Diaz reveals a tie that binds programs

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 09, 2021 02:50 AM EST

After taking a direct snap, Florida State running back Jashaun Corbin (0) dives for the end zone and scores a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. N.C. State won 28-14. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Leary tosses four TDs as NC State defeats Florida St.

Bob Ferrante Nov. 06, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

Ten-year-old Ariana Hearn poses with two Florida State students dressed up in garnet and gold outside Doak S. Campbell stadium before an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
North Carolina State at Florida State 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Florida State aims to derail NC State's division title hopes

Bob Ferrante Nov. 04, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) completes a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Shipley's TD saves Clemson in 30-20 win over Florida State

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 30, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) is seen during the Tiger Walk before an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Florida State at Clemson 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 02:45 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell questions the field judge in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Florida State defeated UMass 59-3. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Clemson's Swinney: Getting treated like he has the 'plague'

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 28, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson QB: Uiagalelei vs Phommachanh compete to start

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EDT

Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Florida St. shreds UMass 59-3 to win third straight game

Bob Ferrante Oct. 23, 2021 03:25 PM EDT