E40 S1 Bama FSU Gameweek Preview and predictions Bama vs FSU

Weather forecast: rain & thunderstorms highs in the low 80s

Dijon Lee to start and Zabian Brown to move to Husky

At Florida State The 2025 FSU football team marks a fresh start. Head coach Mike Norvell enters his sixth season, now backed by a rebuilt staff and renewed energy.

• Star wide receivers Duce Robinson and Squirrel White lead a revamped receiving corps. Running backs Roydell Williams and Kam Davis anchor the backfield, with freshman contributions emerging.
  • Offensive line strengthened by experienced transfers like Gunnar Hansen and Micah Pettus.
  • On defense, newcomers such as James Williams (edge rusher) and others bolster the front. Linebackers like Stefon Thompson and Justin Cryer are expected to stabilize the unit.
• Defensive Line: Darrell Jackson Jr. is a defensive tackle with high potential, though consistency will be key. James Williams, a defensive end transfer from Nebraska, is another important piece.
• Defensive Backs: Earl Little Jr., a safety who gained confidence in the second half of 2024, is projected for a significant role. Jeremiah Wilson, a transfer cornerback, is expected to lock down one side of the field.

• Roydell Williams (RB): An Alabama transfer, Williams adds depth and proven SEC experience to the backfield.
• Gavin Sawchuk (RB): A transfer from Oklahoma, Sawchuk is another significant portal addition who could compete for the lead role. He was highly regarded as a recruit and has the potential to be a "home run hitter".
• Ousmane Kromah (RB): A highly touted true freshman, Kromah enters a crowded running back room but possesses the talent and explosiveness to make an immediate impact.
• Defensive players

• James Williams (DE): Williams transferred with defensive coordinator Tony White from Nebraska and is expected to become an every-down defensive end for the Seminoles.System fit: Defensive coordinator Tony White's 3-3-5 scheme is designed to maximize the abilities of players like Jackson. He has a history of building "moneyball" defenses with disparate parts.
• New additions: Transfers like James Williams from Nebraska and Deante McCray from Western Kentucky are expected to make an immediate impact and provide depth.