The Daily Chop, Dec 17, 2025, read worldwide
Thanks to Chop contributors Lea Ann, Melissa, and Patrick
http://groups.google.com/group/daily-chop?lnk=The Daily Chop archives - Past editions
http://nolefan.org/summary/http://www.nolefan.org/Seminole football, basketball, baseball database
http://www.nolefan.org/barnes/index.htmlFlorida State Times Articles
Charlie Barnes, Executive Director - Seminole Boosters
http://www.nolefan.org/garnet/index.htmlGarnet and Old by Jim Joanos
http://fsu.edu/Florida State University website
https://nil-ncaa.com/Estimated NCAA Athlete Revenue Sharing 2025-26:
___________________________________________
FSU FOOTBALL:
https://seminoles.com/news/2025/12/16/football-acc-opponents-named-for-2026-seasonACC Opponents Named for 2026 Season
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/florida-states-2026-acc-football-opponents-officially-announced-on-tuesday-266741196/Florida State's 2026 ACC football opponents officially announced on Tuesday, as ACC announces format changes
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/fsu-football-expected-major-hit-transfer-portal-jabril-rawls-FSU football expected to take major hit in transfer portal
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-football-tight-end-randy-pittman-transfer-seminoles-266772582/Starting TE Randy Pittman is slated to transfer from FSU
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-veteran-lb-omar-graham-jr-is-entering-the-transfer-portal-266562275/FSU veteran LB Omar Graham Jr. is entering the Transfer Portal
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-de-jaden-jones-intends-to-enter-the-transfer-portal-266742246/FSU DE Jaden Jones intends to enter the Transfer Portal
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-sophomore-rb-kam-davis-set-to-enter-the-transfer-portal-266731332/FSU sophomore RB Kam Davis set to enter the Transfer Portal
https://chopchat.com/do-the-transfer-departures-mean-that-the-players-are-giving-up-on-mike-norvellDo the transfer departures mean that the players are giving up on Mike Norvell?
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/what-to-make-of-the-expected-departures-of-dbs-jabril-rawls-and-edwin-joseph-from-fsu-266730024/What to make of the expected departures of DBs Ja'Bril Rawls and Edwin Joseph from FSU
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/fsu-db-signs-major-sports-agency-college-football-offseason-chaos-jabril-rawls-FSU DB signs with major sports agency amid college football offseason chaos
FSU Football DB Ja'Bril Rawls Has New Representation
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/longformarticle/fsu-football-wide-receiver-offseason-outlook-duce-robinson-266767571/Offseason Outlook: Wide Receiver/Tight End | It's being built, now it needs to be retained
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-football/five-offensive-players-fsu-football-must-retain-2026-season-micahi-danzy-Five offensive players FSU football must retain for the 2026 season
Tight End Randy Pittman, Jr. (scratch that one)
https://247sports.com/longformarticle/the-signees-in-fsus-2026-recruiting-class-that-could-make-the-earliest-impact-266675897/The signees in FSU's 2026 recruiting class that could make the earliest impact
https://www.tomahawknation.com/florida-state-football-fsu-seminoles-college-cfb-acc-norvell-team-roster-schedule-game/124852/transfer-portal-norvell-malzahn-coaching-changes-tracker-espn-on3-247-general-managerWhat position groups should FSU prioritize in the portal?
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/longformarticle/fsu-football-transfer-portal-preview-running-back-266692671/Portal Possibilities: Running Back
https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2025/12/16/fsu-football-colton-joseph-transfer-portal/87796325007/FSU Seminoles expected to pursue transfer QB Colton Joseph
https://fsuwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/fsu/recruiting/2025/12/16/fsu-football-notre-dame-zay-hasan-commits/87790970007/Blue-chip FSU target commits to Notre Dame
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-recruiting/four-future-fsu-football-players-star-state-title-games-across-state-efrem-white-Four future FSU football players star in state title games across the state
___________________________________________
FSU BASKETBALL:
https://seminoles.com/news/2025/12/16/mens-basketball-magee-leads-four-seminoles-in-double-digit-scoring-in-florida-states-loss-to-daytonMaGee Leads Four Seminoles in Double-Digit Scoring in Florida State's Loss to Dayton
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/article/fsu-mens-basketball-falls-under-500-as-they-suffer-their-fifth-consecutive-blowout-loss-266782129/FSU men's basketball falls under .500 as they suffer their fifth consecutive blowout loss
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/seminoles-drop-fifth-straight-fall-at-dayton-97-69/ar-AA1SuUjp?ocid=BingNewsVerpSeminoles drop fifth straight, fall at Dayton, 97-69
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fsu-blown-once-again-sloppy-022325469.htmlFSU blown out once again in sloppy, foul-filled road loss to Dayton
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/fsu-basketball-has-five-players-foul-out-in-blow-out-loss-to-dayton/ar-AA1Sugjz?ocid=BingNewsVerpFSU basketball has five players foul out in blow out loss to Dayton
https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/dayton-takes-double-digit-lead-into-halftime-vs-florida-state/HDAZVUOG2NH25N2KYS6Q27TAYY/Dayton sets UD Arena record by making 40 of 47 free throws in rout of Florida State
https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/extra-work-on-free-throws-in-practice-pays-off-for-dayton-in-victory-vs-florida-state/FZ6WCYGGQ5CYBNDSBQKQR6EUXA/Extra work on free throws pays off for Dayton in victory vs. Florida State
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/javon-bennett-scores-25-in-dayton-s-97-69-win-over-florida-state/ar-AA1Suq2h?ocid=BingNewsVerpJavon Bennett scores 25 in Dayton's 97-69 win over Florida State
https://www.si.com/college/fsu/florida-state-seminoles-college-basketball/3-takeaways-as-fsu-basketball-loses-fifth-straight-game-falls-to-dayton-flyers-3 takeaways as FSU Basketball loses fifth straight game, falls to Dayton Flyers
1.FSU's Frontcourt is Worse Than I Imagined
https://seminoles.com/documents/2025/12/17/Florida_State_69__Dayton_97.pdfBox Score
https://seminoles.com/galleries?gallery=340Photo Gallery
___________________________________________
OTHER FSU SPORTS:
https://seminoles.com/news/2025/12/16/womens-soccer-trio-selected-to-best-xi-teams-by-top-drawer-soccerTrio Selected to Best XI Teams by Top Drawer Soccer
https://seminoles.com/news/2025/12/16/womens-volleyball-ewing-henke-and-nicholson-earn-csc-academic-all-district-honorsEwing, Henke and Nicholson Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
___________________________________________
'NOLES IN THE PROS:
https://gmenhq.com/brian-burns-two-word-postgame-comment-new-york-giants-fans-bracing-disasterBrian Burns' two-word postgame comment has Giants fans bracing for disaster
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-offer-positive-message-keon-225642786.htmlBills offer positive message to Keon Coleman amid tough second season
https://dairylandexpress.com/asante-samuel-jr-just-made-packers-nightmare-in-week-15-even-worse-01kckttes1n7Asante Samuel Jr. Just Made Packers' Nightmare in Week 15 Even Worse
https://www.therams.com/video/matthew-stafford-jared-verse-playing-rainy-conditions-rookies-growth-short-week-prepMatthew Stafford & Jared Verse on playing in rainy conditions, rookie growth & a short week of prep
_________
https://www.winnipegsun.com/sports/basketball/rested-raptors-look-revived-scottie-barnes-late-heroics-seals-win-over-miami-heat/article_b3313bfd-2f1b-432e-b022-43c2225040ed.htmlRested Raptors look revived, Scottie Barnes' late heroics seals win over Miami Heat
https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/onsi/news/amid-historic-success-devin-vassell-is-spurs-proof-of-concept'It's Incredible': Amid Historic Success, Devin Vassell is Spurs’ Proof of Concept
___________________________________________
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE NEWS
___________________________________________
ACC FOOTBALL:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/acc-football-tiebreakers-2026-opponents-9-game-schedule/ACC pledges fix to tiebreakers after title game fiasco, announces 2026 opponents for new nine-game schedule
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/acc-announces-2026-league-opponents/ar-AA1StFHm?ocid=BingNewsVerpACC announces 2026 league opponents
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/accs-shift-to-new-football-scheduling-model-will-have-12-of-17-teams-playing-9-league-games-in-2026/ar-AA1StRmp?ocid=BingNewsVerpACC’s shift to new football scheduling model will have 12 of 17 teams playing 9 league games in 2026
https://dukewire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/duke/football/2025/12/16/duke-qb-darian-mensah-to-consider-declaring-for-2026-nfl-draft/87788346007/Duke QB Darian Mensah reportedly considering entering 2026 NFL draft
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/clemson-loses-four-star-safety-target-to-acc-foe/ar-AA1Stj4l?ocid=BingNewsVerpClemson loses four-star safety target to UNC
___________________________________________
ACC BASKETBALL:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboard/_/seasontype/2/group/2ACC Men's Basketball Scoreboard
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/college-sports/acc-basketball-race-likely-between-louisville-duke-any-surprises/ar-AA1SvM0n?ocid=BingNewsVerpACC basketball race likely between Louisville, Duke. Any surprises?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/jon-scheyer-becomes-fastest-coach-to-100-wins-in-acc-history-after-no-3-duke-s-first-half-scare-vs-lipscomb/ar-AA1Su17z?ocid=BingNewsVerpJon Scheyer becomes fastest coach to 100 wins in ACC history after No. 3 Duke's first-half scare vs. Lipscomb
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47329022/louisville-men-basketball-mikel-brown-jr-vs-tennessee-lower-back-injuryLouisville's Brown (back) sidelined in loss to Vols
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/freshman-shelton-henderson-scores-30-034411158.htmlFreshman Shelton Henderson scores 30 as UM tops FIU 98-81 in local rivalry game
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/bucs-battle-early-fall-77-58-at-no-12-north-carolina/ar-AA1SvS0I?ocid=BingNewsVerpBucs Battle Early, Fall 77–58 at No. 12 North Carolina
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/unc-basketball-to-play-georgia-in-2026-2028-seasons/ar-AA1StfsD?ocid=BingNewsVerpUNC basketball to play Georgia in 2026, 2028 seasons
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/syracuse-basketball-rightfully-retires-two-more-player-s-numbers-among-a-very-impressive-list/ar-AA1St24X?ocid=BingNewsVerpSyracuse basketball rightfully retires two more player's numbers among a very impressive list
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL/BASEBALL/MISC NEWS:
___________________________________________
OTHER FOOTBALL:
https://247sports.com/college/florida-state/longformarticle/college-football-transfer-portal-2026-top-10-players-dylan-raiola-dj-lagway-266709429/College Football Transfer Portal 2026: Top 10 players after Dylan Raiola, DJ Lagway enter
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/they-don-t-score-touchdowns-but-marching-bands-drive-every-moment-of-college-football/ar-AA1SsaYi?ocid=BingNewsVerpThey don't score touchdowns, but marching bands drive every moment of college football
(Then pay the band.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/football/florida-linked-to-acc-transfer-qb-after-dj-lagway-departure/ar-AA1StQSQ?ocid=BingNewsVerpFlorida linked to ACC transfer QB after DJ Lagway departure
According to a report by On3's Pete Nakos, the Gators have been in contact with Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47325382/cignetti-wins-2nd-straight-ap-coach-yearHoosier history: Cignetti wins 2nd straight AP Coach of the Year
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-bianchi-michigan-dirtiest-program-103000994.htmlMichigan, the dirtiest program in college football, has betrayed its players, fans and proud history
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/how-nil-has-transformed-ohio-state-s-recruiting-from-star-chasing-to-strategic-roster-building/ar-AA1Sv7LA?ocid=BingNewsVerpHow NIL has transformed Ohio State’s recruiting from star-chasing to strategic roster building
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/4-reasons-why-matt-campbell-100210120.html4 reasons why Matt Campbell and Penn State football fit so well now
https://greengoldandbold.com/unlike-some-programs-usf-has-adapated-to-the-new-reality-of-college-football-01kcmh4k06e1Unlike some programs, USF has adapated to the new reality of college football
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/espn-names-worst-team-in-history-of-college-football-playoff/ar-AA1SsUTu?ocid=BingNewsVerpESPN names worst team in history of College Football Playoff
And, the worst team on his list, at No. 64, was this year's Tulane Green Wave team that finished 11-2.
https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/sports/2025/12/wvu-football-great-garrett-ford-sr-has-died-at-80/WVU football great Garrett Ford Sr. has died at 80
He spent one year with the Broncos, and then came back to Morgantown in 1970, becoming WVU’s first African American assistant coach. Ford coached under Bobby Bowden.
___________________________________________
OTHER BASKETBALL:
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/scoreboardMen's College Basketball Scoreboard
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/college-basketball-top-10-bubble-team-net-rankings-tested-michigan-remains-no-1/ar-AA1St5oO?ocid=BingNewsVerpCollege basketball top 10, bubble team NET rankings: Tested Michigan remains No. 1
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6892135/2025/12/16/college-basketball-team-rankings-watchability/Men’s college basketball watchability rankings: The season’s 10 most entertaining teams
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/last-night-in-college-basketball-winning-isn-t-always-enough-for-bubble-teams/ar-AA1SsG22?ocid=BingNewsVerpLast night in college basketball: Winning isn't always enough for bubble teams
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-12-16/15-mens-college-basketball-teams-outperforming-preseason-expectations15 men's college basketball teams outperforming preseason expectations
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/florida-falls-out-of-espn-college-basketball-power-index-top-10/ar-AA1StRrr?ocid=BingNewsVerpFlorida falls out of ESPN College Basketball Power Index Top 10
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/purdue-basketball-demoralizes-opponents-helping-them-become-top-offense/ar-AA1SvSMg?ocid=BingNewsVerpPurdue basketball 'demoralizes' opponents, helping them become top offense
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/what-taniya-latson-is-gaining-while-scoring-less-for-south-carolina-womens-basketball/ar-AA1SvwWK?ocid=BingNewsVerpWhat Ta'Niya Latson is gaining while scoring less for South Carolina women's basketball
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/tennessee-basketball-s-rick-barnes-finally-gets-what-he-s-looking-for-on-defense-in-rout-of-louisville/ar-AA1Sw2y3?ocid=BingNewsVerpTennessee basketball’s Rick Barnes finally gets what he’s looking for on defense in rout of Louisville
https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/neiko-mundey-texas-am-commitment-midseason-enroll-reclassify-266609564/Texas A&M adds four-star guard Neiko Mundey as a midseason enrollee
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mavs-cooper-flagg-makes-basketball-124950043.htmlMavs' Cooper Flagg makes basketball history never even done by LeBron James
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/shaq-reveals-his-desire-to-become-an-nba-franchise-owner-i-am-working-on-it/ar-AA1SuHGI?ocid=BingNewsVerpShaq reveals his desire to become an NBA franchise owner: "I am working on it"
___________________________________________
MISC COLLEGE NEWS:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2025-became-college-sports-foia-105500400.htmlHow 2025 Became the Year of the College Sports FOIA Request