Plant The Spear Podcast

Week 1 of college football gave us plenty to talk about with some wild finishes and mind-blowing results. This all sets up a big Week 2 slate with a lot of big-time games on the docket! Of course, we have to dive into FSU and dissect what the heck is going on with the Noles. Thanks and Go Noles!

Florida State falls to 1-1 after losing to SMU 27-24 in a game that SMU tried to give away. It was another ugly showing for FSU. Is this the beginning of the end for Mike Norvell? I weigh in with my reaction after a rough night in Doak Campbell Stadium. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold at boards.plantthespear.com

FSU takes on No. 19 SMU in a high-stakes Monday night matchup inside Doak Campbell Stadium. The Noles need this win in the worst way, but can they pull off the upset over a dangerous team led by Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Kevin Jennings? We break down everything you need to know and drop a prediction at the end. But first, I open with why this is a must-win game for Mike Norvell. Go Noles! Get awesome FSU at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code spear to save 10% (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community built […]

Florida State is off to a 1-0 start, but it was anything but an impressive win against an inferior opponent. We looked at the film, we dived into the numbers, and now I share our thoughts after a re-watch to try and assess what is fixable and what might be a warning of things to come. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community that’s built for those who bleed garnet and gold at boards.plantthespear.com

Florida State beats New Mexico State to start 1-0, but this game raised major red flags with a tough road ahead. We share our instant reaction. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold at boards.plantthespear.com

Welcome to the debut episode of the Road to Saturday show presented by Plant The Spear. We go live on Fridays to preview the biggest games and storylines across college football, interact with our viewers, and, of course, talk FSU Football. Join us for the week zero special as football is back! We take a stab at picking our conference winners, surprise teams and chaos agents. Who can actually win the national title and preview the games. Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan […]

Florida State is looking for a rebound season and to climb back into a crowded ACC picture in 2026. I am excited to be joined by ACC Network host and FSU Alum Taylor Tannebaum to break down the Noles, the ACC, and look ahead to the massive Labor Day matchup between FSU and SMU. We also discuss her journey to the big stage and end with some fun rapid-fire questions. Thanks and Go Noles!! Get awesome FSU gear for a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community that is […]

It’s game week for Florida State as they kick off the season this Saturday in Doak Campbell Stadium. In this episode, we bring together all the preseason talk for a final breakdown of the schedule, going game by game, and then giving our win-loss predictions. I also dive into some interesting finds from the SP+ data that point to a potentially good season for the Seminoles. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU – Join the community built for those who […]

Florida State has just reached the halfway mark of fall camp, with only two weeks left until the Seminoles kick off the 2026 season. We do a pulse check after all we’ve heard to see what areas we might feel more confident or more concerned about. We do big-picture thoughts and weigh in on each position group for offense and defense. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold at boards.plantthespear.com

Florida State football made some offseason moves to try and turn around the defense for 2026, but did they do enough? Are they lacking, loaded, or somewhere in between? We break down the Seminoles’ 2026 defense, digging into each position group to answer whether they’ll be good enough to take a step up in year two under Tony White. Thanks, and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall when you use code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold at boards.plantthespear.com

Florida State Football just wrapped up its first scrimmage of fall camp 2026. We heard from Mike Norvell and both coordinators on how things went and the team’s health status ahead of their trip to Jacksonville. Get my top takeaways from what we heard and where things stand with the Seminoles. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall FSU by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold here: boards.plantthespear.com

The Protect College Sports Act just got new life after being backed by the Big Ten and the SEC. For Florida State fans, there is one HUGE aspect we need to watch that could be a major roadblock for future realignment. We break down everything you need to know about the latest news and what it means for the future of FSU athletics. Thanks for watching, and Go Noles! Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold at plantthespear.com

Florida State’s defense underwent significant changes last year, leading to an up-and-down season. Can the Noles bounce back for a better season now in year 2 of the system with some new pieces in the mix? We break down some big-picture thoughts and assess the strengths and weaknesses from a year ago. Next week we’ll dive into the personnel, so stay tuned! Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community that’s built for those who bleed garnet and gold at boards.plantthespear.com

FSU football is looking to have a rebound season in 2026 and put itself back in the national spotlight. With plenty of talent at the skill positions, the biggest question for the offense is whether a rebuilt o-line can allow the Seminoles to tap into that talent. We break it all down from areas of confidence and concern to personnel previews and more. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold […]

As the Noles look to have a resurgence this season, they will need an “all hands on deck” approach. However, there are a few under-the-radar players who could step up and play a big role in getting FSU back where they belong. Here are our 6 picks for who stands out among the rest. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Join the FSU fan community that is built for those who bleed garnet and gold at boards.plantthespear.com

The guys from Plant The Spear wrap up ACC Football Kickoff 2026 with our final thoughts from the event. We also preview what we will be watching for as Florida State begins fall camp later this month. We close with a fun round of listener questions. Thanks and Go Noles! Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold! Find out more at boards.plantthespear.com

We caught up with Jimbo Fisher at ACC Football Kickoff to discuss Florida State football in 2026. We cover what the Noles need to do to get back to the championship standard, strengths for 2026, “the game of inches,” quarterback questions and a quick walk down memory lane. Our time was limited, but I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and getting the opportunity to speak with Coach Fisher about the Seminoles. Join the FSU fan community built for those who bleed garnet and gold. Check it out here: boards.plantthespear.com

The guys from Plant The Spear are joined by Ira Schoffel from Warchant to discuss our thoughts on how Florida State’s day went at ACC Football Kickoff, big picture thoughts on the season and Mike Norvell’s future with the program. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Join the PTS Community, built by fans, for fans. Get in the conversation here: boards.plantthespear.com

Florida State defensive back Ja’Bril Rawls spoke with the media at ACC Football Kickoff about being in year two of Tony White’s defense, new DB coach Blue Adams, and, most importantly, his hate for Miami. Watch is all here. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Join the PTS Community, built by fans, for fans. Get in on the conversation here: boards.plantthespear.com

Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels spoke with the Media at ACC Football Kickoff. He spoke on leading the Seminoles in his final season, his journey to FSU, playing in Mike Norvell’s offense and having something to prove. Watch it all here. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Join the FSU fan community that is built for those who bleed garnet and gold. Get in on the conversation here: boards.plantthespear.com

Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell sat down with media members for a Q&A session ahead of the 2026 season at ACC Football Kickoff 2026. Catch everything he had to say here. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Join the community built for those who bleed garnet and gold. The new PTS Community is live. Find out more here: boards.plantthespear.com

The 2026 ACC Football Kickoff event got underway in Charlotte today as FSU took its turn in front of the mic. We talked with head coach Mike Norvell, QB Ashton Daniels, WR Duce Robinson and DB Jabril Rawls. We discuss our top takeaways from our time with the Seminoles, where the narrative felt like less talk, more action was the only thing that matters in 2026. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Join the FSU community built by fans, for fans, and get in on the conversation with the PTS crew. Check it out here: https://boards.plantthespear.com/

Florida State is looking to rebound in 2026, and one of the strengths they are counting on is at the receiver position, led by first-team All-ACC selection Duce Robinson. The Seminoles have the talent to be good, but with questions on the offensive line and at quarterback, how good can they be? Can they unlock this offense? Who will step up as WR3? How much will the tight ends contribute? We break all this down and more in this week’s episode. Thanks for watching, and Go Noles! Join the new home for Seminole sports talk. A place that is built for […]

There are many questions surrounding the 2026 Florida State Seminoles football team, but in our opinion, running back is not one of them. The Noles return a talented young back, add a proven producer from the SEC, and will be under the direction of a coach with a proven track record. This begs the question: How good can this running back room be? We break it down in our 2026 running back position preview. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR. Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU’s quarterbacks have something to prove in 2026. After two seasons of struggles at the position and low preseason expectations for the starter, Ashton Daniels, fans are wondering whether the third time is the charm or if another disappointing season is ahead. We break down what to expect from Daniels, why or why not he can exceed expectations, and where Kevin Sperry and Malachi Marshall fit into the picture. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop Here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU football has received some rather low expectations for the 2026 season. Can they rise up and beat the odds, or is another tough year ahead for the Seminoles? We dive deep into why FSU can be better than expected, but it might not work out that way. We also discuss last week’s recruiting roller coaster and the moves being made by FSU baseball and softball. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

One of the recent headlines dominating the college sports world is the Protect College Sports Act, which attempts to rein in the runaway train that college athletics has become. From NIL to the transfer portal, super leagues, and more. We discuss the bill, what it would do, and what it means for FSU if it were to pass. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store).

It’s no secret that times have been tough for the Seminoles football program, and confidence in Mike Norvell is at an all-time low with negativity running rampant. In this episode, we discuss what it would take for him to win back that FSU fanbase, if that is even possible. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall and save 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU Be sure to subscribe to your source for fan-focused FSU coverage so you never miss an episode!

FSU AD Michael Alford laid it out at the ACC spring meetings. The resources are there to win in 2026. Period. Mike Norvell also affirmed his confidence in his playcalling. But will the Noles back it up? Is this the line in the sand for Norvell if they don’t? We read and react to the interesting comments made about the upcoming season. Thanks for watching and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall FSU by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU Subscribe to stay connected to your source […]

Florida State and Georgia have canceled their upcoming home-and-home series in favor of a possible neutral-site matchup. We break down why we understand the move, but still hate it, and how it ties into the bigger picture of modern college football. We also discuss the growing budgets and ways FSU can keep up. We close by addressing the toxic negativity surrounding the program. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

It’s no secret that FSU football has fallen on hard times, but how did this happen? We dissect a piece from ESPN’s David Hale, adding our opinions and data to uncover the real reason the Noles are struggling. We begin with our take on Ashton Daniels being named QB1 and close with the NFL Draft and why a draft drought further highlights the issues in Tallahassee. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU football has struggled with extreme highs and lows for almost a decade now. As we get further from our past success, many fans are wondering whether FSU will ever return to prominence or become the next Nebraska. We do a deep dive into where FSU stands among the elites as a program and what it would take to get back there. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall FSU by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU football is in the final stretch of spring camp. Despite practice being closed to the media, some narratives have begun to form around this team. The biggest being a brewing QB battle between Ashton Daniels and Kevin Sperry. We break it all down and also share what position groups have raised confidence and concerns through camp so far. We close with baseball updates. Thanks and Go Noles!! Get awesome FSU gear from Alumni Hall and save 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU Lock in with your source for fan-focused FSU coverage, Plant The Spear

CBS Sports recently dropped its 2026 ACC Quarterback rankings. Where does FSU land on the list, and what message does it send? We discuss this as we break down the list. We also answer questions from FSU fans, discuss the ACC Championship odds, and close with a recap of baseball’s wild week. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall FSU when you use code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

The sports betting giant FanDuel has released its 2026 regular-season win totals. What is the bar for FSU, and how do we feel about the number? We also discuss what the Noles need to do to hit the over. Next up, we recap baseball’s statement win over Wake Forest, and basketball season comes to a close. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall when you save 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU – Subscribe to stay connected to your source for fan-focused FSU coverage!

FSU basketball took No. 1 Duke to the wire in the ACC tournament on Thursday night. Although they came up short, there is reason to believe in what Luke Loucks is building. We discuss the game, season, and reasons we’re buying in for basketball. Football camp is underway, and we share the latest rumblings from practice. We close with baseball and softball talk as both programs begin ACC play this weekend.

FSU football opens spring camp this week, but not to the media. The Noles will once again stay behind closed doors during preseason preparations. We discuss the news and share takeaways from the coaches’ interviews. We also discuss basketball’s impressive turnaround and path in the ACC Tournament. We close with FSU baseball’s outlook as they prepare for a big week with two Top 25 matchups looming. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU Football is just a few short weeks away from entering spring football camp, with some big questions that need to be answered. Here’s what we’ll be watching for as the Seminoles look to bounce back in a make-or-break year for Mike Norvell. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall FSU by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU came to Arlington undefeated and left after a disappointing performance, sustaining back-to-back losses. The most recent was a dismantling at the hands of Nebraska. Hear what Link Jarrett has to say in his post-game comments. Thanks and Go Noles!

Florida State jumped out to an early lead, but couldn’t hold off the ninth-ranked Tigers, who handed FSU its first loss of the season. Hear head coach Link Jarrett’s comments on what he saw in the game and Sunday’s pitching plans. Thanks and Go Noles!

FSU enters year two under defensive coordinator Tony White. The Seminoles need a strong year from the defense to have success, but did this offseason instill confidence or concern? We break down each position group and share thoughts on how FSU’s defense might look in 2026. Thanks and Go Noles!! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

With Gus Malzahn’s retirement, head coach Mike Norvell is back to calling plays for FSU. Will we see the high-flying offense of 2022/2023 or the trainwreck of 2024? In this episode, we discuss why the change might just be better for the Noles’ offense than people think. Thanks and Go Noles!! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by saving 10% with code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

Opening day is less than a week away as FSU prepares for another exciting season. There has been a lot of change this offseason, and we are here to get you up to speed on what the Seminoles might look like in 2026. In part two of this two-part series, Gary and I continue our conversation, previewing the offense and breaking down the 2026 schedule. We close with the awesome story of Aaron’s Army and his recent signing day with FSU. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall using code SPEAR to […]

Opening day is almost here, and the FSU baseball team is about begin another exciting season. There has been a lot of change this offseason, and we are here to get you up to speed on what the Seminoles might look like in 2026. In part one of this two-part series, I am joined by Gary Davis of the Animals of Section B to talk all things FSU baseball! Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU fans got surprising news as OC Gus Malzahn announced his retirement from football effective immediately. FSU also announced a new promotion at OC. We break it all down and take listener comments and questions. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

Florida State’s 2026 football schedule is here. We break everything down from our overall thoughts, likes, dislikes, and provide a game-by-game preview of each matchup for the Seminoles! We close with a “way too early” win/loss ceiling and floor. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall when you use code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

FSU will have a new quarterback for 2026, and the battle for QB1 might have just gotten interesting. The Noles added the #1 JUCO QB Malachi Marshall to compete against veteran transfer Ashton Daniels and lone returner Kevin Sperry. Who will come out on top? We weigh each option and share our opinion on how it might play out. We close by reacting to the CFP National Championship and poking fun at Miami. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall when you use code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store) Shop […]

The offseason has been active for teams across the country, and FSU has seen its fair share of changes. With the portal window coming to a close, we grade each position group on the roster moves they have made so far. We also discuss the big news that FSU got on Thursday, as the Desir twins announced their return for 2026. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

The portal news continues for Florida State as the Noles land new commitments and endure painful losses. We break down the latest moves for FSU. We close with our reaction to the CFP semi-finals. Thanks and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall using code SPEAR to save 10% (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU

The transfer portal madness has begun, and FSU has seen its fair share of moves so far. From a new starting quarterback commitment to some potentially painful losses, we break down the latest portal news and notes for the Noles. Thanks for watching, and Go Noles! Get awesome FSU gear at a great price from Alumni Hall by using code SPEAR for 10% off (online or in-store). Shop here: https://bit.ly/Alumni-Hall-FSU