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There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Florida State’s 2019 recruiting class. It appears that the Seminoles made headway with several recruits at major positions of need during a major weekend of official visits. Only one commitment is in and public so far -- PK Ryan Fitzgerald from nearby Moultrie (Ga.) -- but FSU’s staff appeared to do well in making an impact on targets like QB Lance LeGendre, DE Charles Moore, LB Eugene Asante and a trio of offensive linemen. The Noles247 Podcast goes over the intel and empties the notebook for each recruit that visited this weekend in the latest episode.

FSU is about to host a significant slate of recruits this weekend. Can the Seminoles close out strong and secure major needs? Noles247 gives you the latest information on what, and who, to look for this weekend.

A lot happened this week for FSU. James Blackman weighed his options. FSU hired a new wide receivers coach. It offered a nearby prospect at a major position of need. And a schedule came out. The Noles247 Podcast goes over all of it in the latest episode.

FSU is taking a calculated risk in waiting until late in the recruiting process to host official visitors. The Seminoles are not expected to host official visitors this weekend, and will instead load up on OVs on the weekend of Jan. 25. This strategy has worked for Willie Taggart before...will it pay off as FSU looks to close out its 2019 class?

Florida State's quarterback situation has some stability, at least for now. But how long will that last? Deondre Francois is back in the fold for the spring semester, although that situation could be complicated. And FSU is pursuing Jalen Hurts now that he's in the transfer portal. The Noles247 Podcast goes over FSU's QB situation as well as a development with a current running back in the latest episode.

FSU's recruiting efforts took a hit when WR Arjei Henderson picked rival Florida over the Seminoles. What looked to be a layup for FSU seemingly backfired, at least for now. The miss further highlights a rough stretch on the recruiting trail for FSU, and opens up more questions about the direction of the program. Josh Newberg and Brendan Sonnone recap the recent uncertainty at FSU and go over coaching changes to date in the latest episode of the Noles247 Podcast.

Florida State looks to be exiting the Early Signing Period with significant work to do at key positions such as quarterback and offensive line. It was a rough couple days for FSU as QB Sam Howell flipped to UNC and OL William Putnam chose Clemson over the Seminoles in a tight race. The Noles247 Podcast takes a look at how the last few days transpired and where FSU goes from here as it tries to rebound from a disappointing Early Signing Period.

FSU's quarterback recruiting has become a focal point in recent days amid uncertainty from Sam Howell and reports on Justin Fields looking into a transfer. The Noles247 Podcast tries to make sense of what's going on at the position and provides the latest intel on FSU's OC search as well as recruiting updates heading into the early signing period.

FSU football is in the market for an offensive coordinator following the departure of Walt Bell. The staff at Noles247 gives you the latest info on the OC coaching search, the impact Bell's departure has on QB commit Sam Howell, and more.

It wasn't perfect, but it was pleasing optically. Florida State's 22-21 win over Boston College just looked right. Even though there were flaws on both sides of the ball, the Seminoles appeared engaged, enthusiastic and physical through four quarters of football. That's reason to be excited as FSU enters its regular-season finale against Florida.

Another week, another blowout loss for Florida State. The Seminoles continue a downward spiral, raising concerns about the general direction of this program. What exactly is FSU and coach Willie Taggart doing to build something positive for the future?

FSU suffered its second straight double-digit loss, this time to N.C. State. What can Willie Taggart reasonably do, if anything, to fix the team this year? Is it time to start building for the future?

Intel on FSU's weekend of big-time visitors, including Evan Neal, Kardell Thomas, Quavaris Crouch and others.

FSU coach Willie Taggart feels like some players quit in the Seminoles' 59-10 loss to Clemson. Did he send the right message in subsequent days after reviewing the game, or did he miss the mark? The Noles247 podcast takes a macro look at the state of FSU's program in the latest episode.

Florida State put together its best showing of the season against Wake Forest, and the Seminoles just hosted an official visit for one of the top players on their recruiting board. The Noles247 Podcast does a real-time reaction to the Will Putnam official visit as well as recaps the complete and decisive victory over the Demon Deacons.