The Daily Chop, Oct 13, 2025

[Bill Swartzbaugh]

The Daily Chop, Oct 13, 2025, read worldwide

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FSU FOOTBALL:
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/fsu-football-struggles-lead-exit-ap-top-25-poll-pitt-
FSU football's struggles lead to exit from AP Top 25 Poll
Well, duh.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/fsu-receives-no-votes-in-us-lbm-coaches-poll-after-latest-loss/ar-AA1OkcWm?ocid=BingNewsVerp
FSU receives no votes in US LBM Coaches Poll after latest loss
Well, duh.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2025/10/12/fsu-football-qb-tommy-castellanos-acc-sticking-together/86544394007/
'Chin up, chest out': How FSU football is handling its losing streak

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/2025/10/12/losing-football-fsu-famu-devoted-fans-sour-moods-acc-swac-mike-norvell-james-colzie/86653783007/
FSU football, FAMU football struggles leave devoted fans questioning direction of programs

https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2025/10/12/fsu-football-bryant-mcfadden-defense-pitt/86659520007/
Former FSU great crushes defense, 'nothing is working'

https://chopchat.com/former-fsu-great-says-talent-isn-t-the-issue-at-fsu-and-he-s-right
Former FSU great says talent isn't the issue at FSU, and he's RIGHT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbylLKy8QRQ
Florida State's LOSS to Pitt is INEXCUSABLE
Bryant McFadden had plenty to say after FSU's latest loss

https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/former-fsu-football-star-jordan-travis-strong-words-mike-norvell
Former FSU football star Jordan Travis has strong words on Mike Norvell
Jordan Travis isn’t happy either with FSU football’s latest losses.

https://saturdayblitz.com/mike-norvell-s-days-are-numbered-after-seminoles-stunning-loss-to-pitt
Mike Norvell's days are numbered after Seminoles' stunning loss to Pitt

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/80-million-college-football-coachs-job-in-serious-doubt-amid-latest-firings-insider/ar-AA1OksCa?ocid=BingNewsVerp
$80 million college football coach's job in 'serious doubt' amid latest firings: Insider

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2025/10/11/florida-state-football-mike-norvell-struggles/86543659007/
FSU football remains consistently inconsistent after loss to Pitt

https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/21-notes-fsu-football-34-31-loss-pittsburgh-panthers-micahi-danzy-
21 notes to remember from FSU football's 34-31 loss to Pittsburgh
Notes on performances, historical info, and career stats for the Seminoles.

https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/longformarticle/fsu-football-defense-bad-pass-rush-pitt-256612507/
Abandoned space, pass-rush impotency lead to FSU's poor passing down defense vs. Pitt

https://www.tomahawknation.com/florida-state-football-fsu-seminoles-college-cfb-acc-norvell-team-roster-schedule-game/120486/thoughts-loss-pitt-panthers-streak-acc-conference-play-schedule
There is no more debate, this is what the Mike Norvell era at FSU is: 3 thoughts from FSU’s third-straight loss

https://www.tallahassee.com/videos/sports/college/fsu/football/2025/10/12/fsu-footballs-gus-malzahn-talks-offensive-injuries-what-needs-work-for-seminoles/86666048007/
FSU football's Gus Malzahn talks offensive injuries, what needs work for Seminoles

https://www.tallahassee.com/videos/sports/college/fsu/football/2025/10/12/fsu-footballs-tony-white-talks-what-improvements-the-defense-needs/86666049007/
FSU football's Tony White talks what improvements the defense needs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEU3mI9cs0Q
DC Tony White: “Turn them loose”

https://chopchat.com/tony-white-s-defense-at-fsu-changed-once-ucla-job-opened-up
Tony White's defense at FSU changed once UCLA job opened up
I'm no conspiracy guy, but the results and eye test don't lie.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2025/10/12/fsu-football-qb-tommy-castellanos-acc-sticking-together/86544394007/
FSU football QB Tommy Castellanos wants team to stick together after third straight loss

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/2025/10/13/fsu-football-improvements-to-avoid-losing-record-acc-mike-norvell-tony-white-gus-malzahn/86661891007/
FSU football coach Mike Norvell, Seminoles must make these improvements to salvage season

https://www.footballscoop.com/2025/10/11/pitt-coach-pat-narduzzi-has-message-for-florida-state-seminoles-o-line
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi has message for Florida State, Seminoles O-line

https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-extends-offer-to-juco-edge-rusher-256664130/
FSU extends offer to JUCO edge rusher

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UP NEXT:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-state-football-huge-betting-favorite-in-acc-trip-to-stanford-cardinal/ar-AA1OkfGQ?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Florida State football huge betting favorite in ACC trip to Stanford Cardinal

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/bet-at-your-own-risk-for-fsu-football-s-saturday-night-matchup-against-stanford/ar-AA1OjNzo?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Bet at your own risk for FSU football's Saturday night matchup against Stanford

https://stanforddaily.com/2025/10/12/stanford-plays-sloppy-in-loss-to-smu/
Stanford football recent loss defined by missed opportunities

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/recap-stanford-penalizes-themselves-at-smu/ar-AA1OjBzW?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Recap: Stanford penalizes themselves at SMU

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/stanford-meets-florida-state-in-acc-action/ar-AA1OkBXC?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Stanford meets Florida State in ACC action

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OTHER FSU SPORTS:
https://seminoles.com/news/2025/10/12/womens-volleyball-noles-fall-to-no-4-pitt
Noles Fall to No. 4 Pitt

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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
https://www.nfl.com/videos/derwin-james-jr-s-first-int-of-2025-slams-the-door-shut-on-dolphins-comeback-hopes
Derwin James Jr.'s first INT of 2025 slams the door shut on Dolphins' comeback hopes

https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/los-angeles-chargers-news/60980/chargers-place-dt-dashawn-hand-on-ir-sign-ot-bobby-hart-to-active-roster
Chargers place DT Da’Shawn Hand on IR, sign OT Bobby Hart to active roster

https://jetsxfactor.com/2025/10/11/jets-must-learn-from-prior-mistake-with-jermaine-johnson/
Jets must learn from prior mistake with Jermaine Johnson
Jermaine Johnson hasn't played in weeks for the New York Jets, and the team must do a better job of preserving its pass rusher.

https://thejetpress.com/jermaine-johnson-return-rescue-jets-sinking-defense-01k74z0n5g1h
Jermaine Johnson’s return could rescue the Jets’ sinking defense

https://www.therams.com/video/rams-jared-verse-infiltrates-backfield-sack-ravens-tyler-huntley-week-6
HIGHLIGHTS: Rams OLB Jared Verse infiltrates the backfield to sack Ravens QB Tyler Huntley

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https://raptorsrapture.com/raptors-urgently-need-scottie-barnes-improvement-lead-revival-initiate-offense-shot-creation
Raptors urgently need this Scottie Barnes improvement to lead their revival

https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/malik-beasley-may-go-silent-on-free-agency-until-nba-makes-decision-01k7cnjnzgdm
Malik Beasley May Go Silent on Free Agency Until NBA Makes Decision

https://basketnews.com/news-232904-former-nba-guard-makes-history-in-a-win-against-real-madrid.html
Former NBA guard Trent Forrest makes history in a win against Real Madrid
He made all 19 of his free throws, matching the best perfect free-throw record in ACB history.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/spurs-devin-vassell-scores-18-points-in-win/
Spurs' Devin Vassell: Scores 18 points in win

https://www.news-gazette.com/patrick-williams-is-looking-for-a-niche-not-stardom-can-he-find-it-in-year/article_c81755f6-a4e0-523a-9b9f-fd479bfad31e.html
Patrick Williams is looking for a niche, not stardom. Can he find it in Year 6 with the Bulls?

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https://heavy.com/sports/mlb/new-york-yankees/luke-weaver-prediction/
Yankees Predicted to Re-Sign Pitcher Who Struggled in Postseason on 3-Year Deal

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https://lastwordonsports.com/golf/the-tour-is-doing-fine-without-brooks-koepka-says-chamblee/
“The Tour Is Doing Fine Without Brooks Koepka,” Says Chamblee

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/acc-football-power-rankings-after-week-7-pitt-clemson-make-statements/ar-AA1OkveK?ocid=BingNewsVerp
ACC Football Power Rankings after Week 7: Pitt, Clemson make statements
No. 12: Florida State Seminoles (3-3, 0-3 ACC)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/in-the-acc-florida-state-is-toast-and-three-teams-are-standing-out/ar-AA1OjV9r?ocid=BingNewsVerp
In the ACC, Florida State is toast and three teams are standing out

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/13/sports/boston-college-football-takeaways/
A bad season for Boston College football gets even worse, and other takeaways at the midpoint

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/clemson/football/2025/10/12/clemson-football-dabo-swinney-cade-klubnik-availability-smu/86657993007/
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney gives early indication on Cade Klubnik status vs SMU

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/the-question-duke-must-answer-coming-out-of-bye-week/ar-AA1Ok5sz?ocid=BingNewsVerp
The Question Duke Must Answer Coming Out of Bye-Week

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/acc-matchup-features-no-2-miami-fl-against-louisville/ar-AA1Okx4r?ocid=BingNewsVerp
ACC matchup features No. 2 Miami (FL) against Louisville

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ACC BASKETBALL:
https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2025/10/13/louisville-cardinals-basketball-gm-brian-kloman-uofl-revenue-sharing-nil-acc-mbb-general-managers/86353021007/
How is U of L hoops approaching revenue sharing, GM role? Kelsey explains

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/stanford-forward-chisom-okpara-is-ready-to-take-next-step/ar-AA1OjWXm?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Stanford Forward Chisom Okpara is Ready to Take Next Step

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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46573111/indiana-soars-no-3-ap-top-25-texas-usc-re-enter-poll
Hoosiers vault to No. 3 in poll; Texas, USC back in

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6710188/2025/10/12/college-football-scores-results-week-7/
Indiana’s statement, Penn State’s implosion and more college football Week 7 takeaways

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/10/11/college-football-winners-losers-week-7/86652656007/
Alabama, Penn State lead college football winners and losers from Week 7

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46568047/deion-sanders-endorses-buffs-fans-storming-field-fine
Sanders endorses fans rushing field as fine looms

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/famu/2025/10/12/famu-rattlers-football-frustrating-tailspin-nccu/86467887007/
FAMU football in shambles after latest loss? 'We've got to play better.'

https://www.tallahassee.com/sports/#:~:text=Hear%20from%20James%20Colzie%20on%20why%20FAMU%20football%20didn%27t%20play%20good%20enough%20to%20beat%20NCCU
Hear from James Colzie on why FAMU football didn't play good enough to beat NCCU

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46572090/sources-oregon-state-fires-coach-trent-bray-0-7-start
'Not acceptable': Oregon State (0-7) fires Bray

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/what-s-next-for-james-franklin-after-penn-state-firing/ar-AA1OmuWD?ocid=BingNewsVerp
What’s next for James Franklin after Penn State firing?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46575973/uab-blazers-fire-football-coach-trent-dilfer
UAB fires coach Dilfer amid 2-4 start to 3rd season

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MISC SPORTS NEWS:
https://www.thegolfinggazette.com/throwbacks/the-pga-tour-decision-which-was-quickly-scrapped-after-kenny-perry-claimed-it-ruined-the-greatest-week-of-his-life/
The PGA Tour decision which was quickly scrapped after Kenny Perry claimed it ‘ruined the greatest week’ of his life