The Daily Chop, May 14, 2026, read worldwide
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https://nil-ncaa.com/Estimated NCAA Athlete Revenue Sharing 2025-26:
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FSU FOOTBALL:
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-football-mike-norvell-play-caller-285170815/Norvell is confident as he returns to play-calling duties: 'I expect this year to be the best year of my life'
https://chopchat.com/michael-alford-s-comments-should-have-mike-norvell-concerned-about-his-days-at-fsuMichael Alford's comments should have Mike Norvell concerned about his days at FSU
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/acc-commissioner-jim-phillips-tries-to-defend-florida-state-football-three-years-too-late/ar-AA237mTw?ocid=BingNewsVerpACC commissioner Jim Phillips tries to defend Florida State football three years too late
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/espn-creates-a-headache-for-florida-fans-with-fsu-game-start-time/ar-AA235AzR?ocid=BingNewsVerpESPN creates a headache for Florida fans with FSU game start time
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/analyst-shares-major-concerns-regarding-fsu-football-qb-situationAnalyst Shares Major Concerns Regarding FSU Football’s QB Situation
One analyst has Florida State’s QB1 ranked as QB17 among ACC quarterbacks entering 2026.
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/longformarticle/fsu-football-mike-norvell-qb-talk-ashton-daniels-kevin-sperry-malachi-marshall-285090292/Talking QBs: Mike Norvell on why Ashton Daniels is FSU's QB1, what Kevin Sperry showed in the spring, and more
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-football-duce-robinson-target-ashton-daniels-285188492/An Offseason of Calculated Risks: Can FSU effectively get the ball to its big investment — Duce Robinson
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/longformarticle/making-the-case-for-each-city-hoping-to-host-georgia-bulldogs-florida-state-seminoles-2028-sec-atlanta-charlotte-new-orleans-nashville-orlando-tampa-285155287/Making the case for each city hoping to host Georgia-Florida State in 2028
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/charges-dropped-against-man-in-fsu-football-player-shooting-case/ar-AA238nki?ocid=BingNewsVerpCharges dropped against man in FSU football player shooting case
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1004674Meet The Other Half of FSU's Pass-Catching Combo of the 90s
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/florida-state-recruiting-mid-may-111500334.htmlFlorida State recruiting: Mid-May updates
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-state-and-mike-norvell-have-four-star-prospect-back-out-of-his-official-visit/ar-AA2320nl?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1Florida State and Mike Norvell have four-star prospect back out of his official visit
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-recruiting/florida-state-seminoles-football-checks-in-blue-chip-defender-frederrick-ford-Florida State Seminoles Football Checks In On Blue-Chip Defender
Florida State is prioritizing a talented recruit out of Mississippi.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/fsu-football-takes-unexpected-recruiting-hit-as-four-star-wr-cancels-official-visit/ar-AA235RJz?ocid=BingNewsVerpFSU Football Takes Unexpected Recruiting Hit As Four-Star WR Cancels Official Visit
https://www.aol.com/articles/elite-offensive-lineman-sets-commitment-211531000.htmlElite offensive lineman sets commitment date, FSU among six finalists
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/05/13/logan-flaherty-recruiting-fsu-football/90024873007/Why FSU football is among leaders for Port Charlotte QB Logan Flaherty
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/fsu-loses-two-football-recruiting-targets-in-one-day/gm-GM0D18C1FA?ocid=BingNewsVerpFSU loses two football recruiting targets in one day
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fsu-transfer-portal-target-commits-135210760.htmlFSU transfer portal target commits to Clemson
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/fsu-lands-in-final-five-for-db-jeremiah-proctor/gm-GM3785E327?ocid=BingNewsVerpFSU lands in final five for DB Jeremiah Proctor
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FSU BASKETBALL:
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-famu-mens-basketball-tampa-285084981/FSU and FAMU men's basketball will play one another in Tampa this upcoming season
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-acc-college-football-playoff-expansion-285159919/When it comes to FSU and the ACC, everyone is all-in on the idea of expanding the playoffs to 24 teams
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/might-measure-most-athletic-guy-130000808.html“Might measure out as the most athletic guy that we’ve ever had in Florida State history:” Kameron Taylor addition brings dynamic element to FSU basketball
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FSU BASEBALL:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/5/13/baseball-no-11-fsu-hosts-miami-in-regular-season-finaleNo. 11 FSU Hosts Miami in Regular-Season Finale
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OTHER FSU SPORTS:
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/5/13/mens-track-and-field-track-and-field-opens-postseason-at-acc-championshipsTrack and Field Opens Postseason at ACC Championships
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/5/13/noles-punch-ticket-to-10th-straight-ncaa-championshipNoles Punch Ticket to 10th Straight NCAA Championship
https://seminoles.com/news/2026/5/13/isa-torres-named-a-top-10-finalist-for-usa-softball-national-player-of-the-yearIsa Torres Named a Top 10 Finalist for USA Softball National Player of the Year
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/baseball/how-florida-state-can-send-an-early-message-in-tallahassee-regional-against-stetson/ar-AA238BFE?ocid=BingNewsVerpHow Florida State can send an early message in Tallahassee regional against Stetson
https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/florida-state-secures-2027-verbal-from-pennsylvania-3a-state-runner-up-joey-curcio/Florida State Secures 2027 Verbal From Pennsylvania 3A State Runner-Up Joey Curcio
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'NOLES IN THE PROS:
https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-brian-burns-embracing-new-role-as-defensive-leaderGiants' Brian Burns embracing new role as defensive leader after Dexter Lawrence's exit
https://steelersdepot.com/2026/05/beat-writer-predicts-jalen-ramseys-primary-position-for-2026/Beat Writer Predicts Jalen Ramsey's Primary Position For 2026
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https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/devin-vassell-said-team-needed-095654120.htmlDevin Vassell said the team needed to see an "upset …
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/buster-posey-reportedly-grew-frustrated-with-patrick-bailey-before-big-sf-giants-trade/ar-AA22WRJz?cvid=6a02eab491c54ce0857a9fa5fcdbc241&ocid=iehplmemp0Buster Posey reportedly 'grew frustrated' with Patrick Bailey before big SF Giants trade
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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
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ACC FOOTBALL:
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/jim-phillips-acc-spring-meetings-wrap-up-qa-285167191/ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips wraps up ACC Spring Meetings discussing expanding CFP, 5-for-5, and much more
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/acc-s-jim-phillips-cites-fsu-snub-in-2023-in-push-for-24-team-playoff/ar-AA236Ejf?ocid=BingNewsVerpACC’s Jim Phillips cites FSU snub in 2023 in push for 24-team playoff
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48761075/acc-supports-24-team-cfp-model-gives-hope-all-teamsACC supports 24-team CFP model that gives 'hope' to all teams
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/conference-that-was-almost-cannibalized-by-the-sec-and-big-10-now-healthier-than-ever/ar-AA238Fm7?ocid=BingNewsVerpConference that was almost cannibalized by the SEC and Big 10 now healthier than ever
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/ranking-acc-starting-quarterbacks-for-2026-college-football-all-17-schools/ss-AA235w0gACC Starting Quarterback Rankings for 2026
17. Ashton Daniels, Florida State
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/clemson/2026/05/14/clemson-football-schedule-2026-dabo-swinney-lsu-cal-miami/89897758007/Why first 5 games will make or break Dabo Swinney, Clemson football in 2026
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ACC BASKETBALL:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48760515/acc-jim-phillips-not-worried-duke-amazon-dealACC's Jim Phillips 'not worried' about Duke-Amazon deal
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/duke-basketball-pursues-four-star-transfer-allen-graves-amid-roster-changes/ar-AA237oha?ocid=BingNewsVerpDuke Basketball Pursues Four-Star Transfer Allen Graves Amid Roster Changes
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-vs-miami-could-become-the-perfect-opening-night-statement-game-for-college-basketball/ar-AA235ypB?ocid=BingNewsVerpFlorida vs. Miami could become the perfect opening-night statement game for college basketball
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ACC BASEBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/acc-baseball-power-rankings-entering-final-weekend-of-regular-season/ar-AA238tFv?ocid=BingNewsVerpACC baseball power rankings entering final weekend of regular season
3. Florida State
https://www.yardbarker.com/general_sports/articles/virginia_tech_baseball_gears_up_for_pivotal_acc_finale_vs_clemson/s1_17438_43840876Virginia Tech Baseball Gears Up for Pivotal ACC Finale vs. Clemson
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OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
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OTHER FOOTBALL:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/espn-looks-like-the-last-line-of-defense-against-a-bloated-24-team-college-football-playoff/ar-AA237TTo?ocid=BingNewsVerpESPN looks like the last line of defense against a bloated 24-team college football playoff
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/ranking-college-football-s-top-5-revenge-games-of-the-2026-season/ar-AA2385Dd?ocid=BingNewsVerpRanking college football’s top 5 revenge games of the 2026 season
5. Florida State at Alabama (Sept. 19)
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/6-college-football-teams-reportedly-180551802.html6 College football teams reportedly over $40 million ahead of 2026 season
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/which-teams-have-the-most-valuable-college-football-rosters-heading-into-2026-season/ar-AA238yof?ocid=BingNewsVerpWhich teams have the most valuable college football rosters heading into 2026 season?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/college-football-qb-nil-rankings-missing-one-prominent-name/ar-AA237pyo?ocid=BingNewsVerpCollege football QB NIL rankings missing one prominent name
Why Stockton was left off the list
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/the-10-winningest-college-football-programs-of-the-bcs-cfp-era-without-a-national-championship/ar-AA237E84?ocid=BingNewsVerpThe 10 winningest college football programs of the BCS, CFP era without a national championship
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/should-college-football-adopt-an-nfl-like-schedule-release/ar-AA22MBWe?ocid=BingNewsVerpShould college football adopt an NFL-like schedule release?
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/nebraska-matt-rhule-nil-podcast/Nebraska lands $5M NIL deal with Matt Rhule, secures rights to coach's podcast and branding
The Huskers and their coach have agreed to a groundbreaking NIL agreement amid a pivotal rebuild
https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2026/05/this-could-be-the-most-dangerous-trap-game-on-ohio-state-footballs-2026-schedule.htmlThis could be the most dangerous trap game on Ohio State football’s 2026 schedule
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OTHER BASKETBALL:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7277534/2026/05/14/college-basketball-coaches-tournament-expansion/Will the NCAA Tournament expand again, and who are basketball’s most powerful coaches?
https://247sports.com/article/college-basketball-teams-spending-20-million-rosters-284193078/How much are college basketball teams spending? Why $20 million is the new baseline for competitive rosters
https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga/basketball/g-league-college-pipeline-how-former-pros-have-performed-ncaa-basketballG League-to-college pipeline: How former pros have performed in NCAA basketball
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/saint-louis-competitive-non-conference-schedule-is-exactly-what-college-basketball-needs/ar-AA232tcZ?ocid=BingNewsVerpSaint Louis competitive non-conference schedule is exactly what college basketball needs
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/the-big-ten-schedule-release-proved-this-conference-has-become-college-basketball-s-biggest-gauntlet/ar-AA231iXf?ocid=BingNewsVerpThe Big Ten schedule release proved this conference has become college basketball’s biggest gauntlet
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/arizona-may-have-quietly-landed-one-of-the-most-important-transfer-portal-big-men-in-college-basketball/ar-AA22VYe8?ocid=BingNewsVerpArizona may have quietly landed one of the most important transfer portal big men in college basketball
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OTHER BASEBALL:
https://d1baseball.com/scores/?date=20260513Scores
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MISC COLLEGE NEWS:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/these-6-teams-outside-the-top-16-could-bust-the-ncaa-softball-tournament-bracket/ar-AA23602q?ocid=BingNewsVerpThese 6 teams outside the top 16 could bust the NCAA softball tournament bracket