What FSU's early success means for 2026 recruiting class

Florida State had a major summer on the recruiting trail, vaulting into the top 15 of the composite rankings after a slow start following last year's debacle. It’s easy to build up classes before recruits see games get played, and so heading into August, the question then became whether the Seminoles were going to be able to maintain that momentum once the season rolled around. A 2-0 start that includes a season-redefining win over Alabama and a record-setting 74-point victory helps answer that. On the latest episode of the Florida State of Recruiting podcast, the Three Stars (Josh Pick, NoleThruandThru and Tim Alumbaugh) break down how the Seminoles’ on-field success is translating to the trail, which positions remain key priorities, names to watch and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices