On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network

OTB: The Cosmic IRS is here, and the tax is coming due

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses the following topics: - The pipeline to the NFL has never been worse for FSU while current peers are thrivin...

OTB: Alarming but not surprising (Final week of spring practice, QB indecision, & recruiting)

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench recaps Florida State's final week of spring practice and discusses Mike Norvell's comments on the Seminoles' quarterback ...

OTB: Recapping the offense's performance throughout spring camp

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State held its final scrimmage and padded practice of spring camp on Saturday. Mike Norvell called it a 'good third scrimmage for us' after r...

OTB: Scrimmage Scoop, Nick Williams is checking off boxes, and more

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses Noles247's scoop from FSU's recent spring scrimmage. We also talk about early impressions of Nick Williams and ...

🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you fro...

OTB: Spring Camp Intel - DL Size, Ashton Daniels surpassing expectations, and more

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Florida State's spring camp underway, this episode of On The Bench discusses intel from the Seminoles' first couple of practices. We dive into ...

Jon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket. To learn more about listener data and our priv...

OTB: A potluck of a roundtable

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench is a roundtable featuring Chris Nee, Brendan Sonnone, Trey Rowland, Coach AB, and Kevin Little. The guys previewed spring...

OTB: Can FSU baseball beat Banana Ball?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses FSU's spring practice starting and potential practice availability. It also discusses reopening the recruiting ...

OTB: Exploring the Nee Brain, hoops climbs to .500, baseball starts strong

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses whether Florida State truly has a QB battle, recaps baseball's opening weekend and basketball's win over BC, an...

OTB: Defensive portal grades, hoops on a roll, and a baseball preview

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses Florida State's defensive portal haul, FSU basketball's recent win streak, and the upcoming baseball season. Y...

OTB: Junior Day Recap | Grading the Portal | Live reaction to Malzahn retirement

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Florida State football news cycle has had a quick start to February with the retirement of offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. This episode of On T...

Schedule Release, IN-DEPTH TE2 TALK, Is Klubnik still at Clemson?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Zach makes his fearless predictions for the 2026 season as FSU's schedule is set, and we ponder what do it mean? A positive game of Buy or Sonnone e...

OTB: The Price of Retention, A Fundamental Disagreement at QB

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses Florida State retaining the Desir twins, how FSU paid top dollar to keep many of their key returners, and th...

OTB: "It's lonesome" | Latest updates on the portal window

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State has received 14 commitments out of the transfer portal so far this offseason. The Seminoles have also had 35+ players depart the prog...

OTB: “On the Concrete on the Bricks” | Thoughts on FSU’s acquisition of QB Ashton Daniels

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State landed its potential QB1 out of the transfer portal on Tuesday morning. Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels announced his commitment to the S...

OTB: A Tale of Two Portal Quarterbacks, Lagway vs. Colandrea?

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses Florida State's latest portal updates, breaking down which targets the Seminoles are pursuing. The Seminoles ha...

OTB: "I'm Fine!" | Reacting to FSU's Front Office hires, previewing the portal window

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NCAA Transfer Portal officially opens in a couple of days on January 2. Florida State has revamped their front office with the reported hires of...

OTB: Happy Merry Christmas | Staff Complete | Good Players Gone

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State has rounded out its coaching staff for the 2026 football season. The Seminoles hired Austin Tucker as quarterbacks coach and Blue Adam...

OTB: Acceptance or Defiance... we'll see

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State football's offseason has seen a handful of staff moves to this point. The most recent moves included the departures of general manager ...

OTB: I call him the Iceman

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's offseason has been off to a busy start with coaching staff changes. On Wednesday, FSU hired running backs coach Kam Martin and corne...

OTB: Coaching comings and goings, a Mikerocosm

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of On The Bench discusses Florida State football's offseason and the soccer program's fifth national title. Just over a week removed from...

OTB: Dear Lane...

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's 2026 signing class has wrapped up. On Wednesday, the Seminoles signed 32 prospects. The class is ranked No. 14 in the country. This ep...

OTB: It is time to cover the offseason.

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State has reached the offseason, another crucial one for Mike Norvell after his fourth losing season in six years in Tallahassee. The Semin...

FSU vs UF Instant Reaction

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State lost it's final game against Florida which ended their bid for bowl eligibility. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...

OTB: Mike Norvell is here to stay

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday, Florida State announced that Mike Norvell will continue as the head coach in 2026. The Seminoles are coming off a 21-11 loss at NC State, f...

NSFW Instant Reaction: FSU muffs away another road game

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Special teams blunders cost Florida State yet again as they drop another road game against NC State. To learn more about listener data and our priva...

OTB Roundtable: Weighing the whys and what comes next

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trey Rowland hosts an On The Bench Roundtable with Chris Nee, Brendan Sonnone, Zach Blostein, Coach AB, and Kevin Little. The guys weigh in on the dir...

OTB: Old man happy!

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State improved to 5-5 with a 34-14 win over Virginia Tech (3-7, 2-4 ACC) on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. It was the Seminoles' fina...

You ever vacation in mad town?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State faces off against Virginia Tech in an epic primetime ACC showdown on Saturday night in Tallahassee. Just kidding, but Brendan Sonnone, ...

OTB: Another road loss and a chaotic Monday

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State moved to 4-5 on the 2025 season with a 24-10 loss at Clemson this past weekend. On Monday, Mike Norvell held an emphatic press confer...

OTB: FSU falls to Clemson

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"New November" is out the window already for the Seminoles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc...

OTB: Wivalry Game

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State travels to Clemson this weekend for its ninth game of the 2025 season. The 4-4 Seminoles and 3-5 Tigers play at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday...

OTB: Back on the saddle

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State got back in the win column this past weekend with a dominant 42-7 win over Wake Forest at Doak Campbell Stadium. The win snapped a four...

Instant Reaction: An ACC victory

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State puts together a dominant effort to take down the Demon Deacons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...

OTB: Mailbag!

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State returns to Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday night against Wake Forest. The Seminoles will be looking to snap a four-game losing strea...

OTB: C’mon Hubster & does Chris want to be here?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State is in the middle of its bye week during a four-game losing streak. On Wednesday, Mike Norvell held his weekly press conference to dis...

OTB: The One after the Statement

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State announced on Monday morning that Mike Norvell will continue through the rest of the season as head coach. This episode of On the Bench r...

OTB: A tale of two timelines... will they or won't they today?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State dropped its fourth straight game this past weekend, a 20-13 loss at Stanford. This episode of On the Bench discusses the immediate futur...

Not good enough

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It simply hasn't been good enough. Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles dropped their third straight game over the weekend, losing 34-31 to...

FSU Falls to Pitt: An Instant Reaction

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State football fails to close out another in a long line of ACC matchups against the Pitt Panthers. What does this mean for the 'Noles and hea...

Pivotal Pitt

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State is reeling after starting the season 3-0 before losing its last two games to Virginia and Miami. Can Mike Norvell and the Seminoles get...

OTB: FalloUt, more than fight needed, and moving on to Pitt

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State dropped its second straight game, a 28-22 rivalry loss to Miami, this past weekend. This episode of On the Bench recaps the Seminoles' l...

Instant Reaction: Florida State outclassed by Miami

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State falls to rival Miami in ugly fashion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pri...

OTB: Miami rivalry week, recruiting impacts, & beyond enemy lines w/Josh Darrow

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The top-20 matchup between Florida State and Miami kicks off in two days from Doak Campbell Stadium. This episode of On the Bench gives an in-depth pr...

OTB: Freaky Friday in Charlottesville; Concerns for the Future?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State suffered a 46-38 double overtime loss at Virginia this past Friday, the Seminoles' first loss of the season. This episode of On The Benc...

OTB: Falling flat in Charlottesville NSFW

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reacting to the loss against Virginia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

OTB: A deep dive into the Virginia Cavaliers & score predictions

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State travels to Charlottesville this Friday to put their 3-0 record on the line against Virginia (3-1, 1-0 ACC). Kickoff is scheduled for ...

OTB Instant Reaction: A historic afternoon

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State steamrolled Kent State on their way to a historic afternoon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...

OTB: Where is Merrimack, Kent State vs. ETAM, and head coach openings

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the Bench returns with host Chris Nee, Zach Blostein, and Brendan Sonnone (from his Subaru). This episode previews the Kent State game, discusses r...

OTB Roundtable: Transforming expectations for the 2025 season

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trey Rowland hosts a bye week Roundtable, joined by Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee, Zach Blostein, Kevin Little, and Adam Brown. 1:49 Intro 5:34 Bigges...

OTB: Handling business, blasting into the bye week

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State showed maturity and growth in a 77-3 blasting of East Texas A&M this past Saturday. FSU enters its first bye week 2-0 and ranked No. 10 ...

FSU Instant Reaction: Beatdown in Doak | FSU 77 - E Texas A&M 3

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State demolished FCS East Texas A&M and Trey and Kevin hop on to discuss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...

OTB: Who's Addison? Onto ETAM, The Beard Is Back, And More

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State turns its attention to an FCS opponent, East Texas A&M, and there's a chance for this team to show encouraging signs of maturity if it h...

A podcast of recalibration

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FSU's 31-17 win over Alabama is a cause for celebration, and for recalibration. On the convincing and physical win for FSU, the relief and pride it e...

Winstant Reaction: Blitz Bama Blitz NSFW

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State blitzed Bama on the field Saturday afternoon and pulled off a massive win over the #8 Crimson Tide. To learn more about listener data ...

A Podcast of Projections: Bama/Season Preview

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Noles247 crew gathers On The Bench for the final time before Florida State kicks off its 2025 football season against No. 8 Alabama on Saturday. ...

2025 Team Draft: The Box Checkers vs. The Landing Stickers

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time again: Nee vs. Sonnone as the two try to formulate the best team with the Florida State roster split in half. Who won this year's draf...

The Great Collab of 2025: On The Rowl/NoleCameron Show

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We can't watch practice together, but we can bullshit together. Trey Rowland hosts a roundtable discussion to preview Florida State's 2025 season with...

Package-ability

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Noles247's Chris Nee, Brendan Sonnone and Zach Blostein hop On the Bench for our final podcast before Alabama week. We touch on the latest developmen...

Who stepped up During Identity Week? Who didn't? It's a position-by-position breakdown on OTB!!!

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Identity Week is done for Florida State. Two scrimmages, a few days in uncomfortable conditions in Jacksonville, and a lot to learn in a little time. ...

OTB: First week of fall camp (no BS)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Nee and Zach Blostein hop On the Bench to deliver a recap of Florida State's first week of fall camp. In classic Nee fashion, we go position-by...

Camp is among us, football is near | Freshman buzz

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State began preseason camp on Wednesday, and is about get into pads today. This is where our episode of OTB begins. The buzz on Jayvan Bogg...

Football is almost back

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell, along with four of his players, ventured to Charlotte, North Carolina this week to participate in ACC Kickoff. ...

Vibe Check on Act 1 of Recruiting Cycle, Board Expansion, and More

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State transitions into the in-between, about a week or so from preseason camp starting while also exiting Act 1 of the 2025 recruiting cycle. ...

Bag of Ducks

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of On The Bench, the guys discuss the latest developments with FSU recruiting, a possible naming rights deal in the works for th...

A 5-Star sort of episode

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State pulled off a huge recruiting win for CB Chauncey Kennon, giving the Seminoles one of just three five-stars to commit to Mike Norvell dur...

Rankins' Ranking, Don't Call Me Brennen, Mailbag

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's June surge in recruiting is being celebrated in the context of coming off a 2-10 season. What is the upside for this class once the du...

Introducing 'Inside College Basketball Now' with Jon Rothstein

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat...

OTB: FSU gets its QB

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State landed a commitment from four-star signal caller Jaden O’Neal this weekend, giving the Seminoles a quarterback and potential front-fac...

ZB's CBs

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Blostein led the way with a big ol' Crystal Ball prediction as Florida State wrapped up a major weekend of official visitors. Blostein explains ...

NEE IS BACK | Actual House Keeping

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Nee's triumphant return to OTB leads us to a bevy of his favorite topics. There's legitimate house keeping, a giant recap of the developments f...

Platinum-Chip Recruits | Why we do what we do | Camp and OV Szn

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Camp and OV season underway as Florida State lays the groundwork to create the foundation of its 2026 recruiting class under its revamped staff. Will...

ChatGPT ranks your MAILBAG questions

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's MAILBAG time! We answer your questions and deliver our thoughts on what has changed with Mike Norvell stepping into a CEO role, whether quarterb...

Portal Dust

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's Portal efforts in the spring window seem to be coming to a close.  We take a look at the additions, the process that FSU had in rec...

Transfer Intel + what is a Chancellor?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State is deep into the spring transfer window and we breakdown the Seminoles' two additions so far, share intel on their remaining needs and t...

OTB: Portal Process, Departures and Depth Chart

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into our thoughts on Florida State's departures to the transfer portal, their process in the portal thus far and share optimisim/concern as we...

OTB: How active will FSU be in the Portal? Spring intel, and Sonnone's crazy CB

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The spring transfer window opens up this week. How active will Florida State be and what positions will the Seminoles target? We preview the Portal -...

OTB: FSU AD Michael Alford on construction progress, the salary-cap era, and more

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FSU AD Michael Alford on construction progress, the salary-cap era, and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...

OTB: The Catwalk Stalk, Scrimmage Takeaways

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State held their second scrimmage of the spring this past Saturday and for the first and only time this spring, media was on the sidelines (ki...

OTB: Spring Scrimmage Intel, Recruiting Concerns? Basketball Portal Szn

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We breakdown the intel we gathered from FSU's first spring scrimmage this past weekend while also delving into whether we are concerned or not with FS...

'What did you say?' Sonnone's snafu, are we concerned, and spring scoop

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Skipping past Sonnone’s recent press conference snafu, this episode of On The Bench goes over some of the scoop coming out of Florida State’s spri...

OTB: Spring is here, media policy change, and the gus bus

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We spoke with head coach Mike Norvell and his entire coaching staff at Florida State yesterday and today, we're breaking down our thoughts from our co...

OTB: Can Luke Loucks inject much-needed energy into FSU hoops?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State basketball coach Luke Loucks is coming home. Can the life-long FSU fan and alum inject energy into his alma mater? Few know FSU hoops mo...

OTB: ACC and FSU settle, no more Venetian Salami

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State and the ACC are settling their lawsuit. What are the settlement details? What is Florida State getting out of it? How long will they re...

OTB: MAILBAG!

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State is progressing quickly towards spring football. The gang at Noles247's On The Bench podcast opens up the MAILBAG to take questions on ...

OTB: Did FSU do enough this offseason to lead to a drastic turnaround in 2025?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State brought in a new coordinator on each side of the ball and added more than 30 new players to the roster. But will this lead to a drastic...

OTB: Finding the ‘edge’, hoops coaching candidates, and more

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State coach Mike Norvell started up his spring booster tour over the weekend. Noles247 has been at both stops so far, so we begin today’s ep...

The ACC and ESPN of it all (plus Buy Or Sonnone, and underrated 2025 prospects)

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ACC and ESPN are opting in to a built-in extension that'll carry into 2036. Along with these reports, there's talk about re-distributing payouts ...

OTB: Shaking Up The QB Board

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's quarterback board got a sizable shakeup on Sunday evening when Brady Smigiel decommitted from the Seminoles. What is FSU's plan? FSU w...

OTB: A Junior Day Recap, ft. Pipes, Nee’s Hands, and Kernie Sims

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State held its first Junior Day of the offseason. While some of us are struggling to care about recruiting this far out, our very own Zach Blo...

OTB: Our thoughts on FSU's portal haul

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State is just about done with its winter portal haul as it makes some final additions to the group over the next week. What do we think of FSU...

OTB: Everything you could ever want to know about FSU's Top 10 Portal class (so far), and who's next

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're listening to this entire episode on the eve of New Year's Eve or even New Year's Eve itself, you're as dedicated a Florida State fan as c...

OTB: FSU's 2025 offense is taking shape

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

FSU's 2025 offense is taking shape through their additions in the Transfer Portal as of late. On this episode of On The Bench, we touch on the Seminol...

OTB: A cycle-defining recruitment

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's pursuit of Duce Robinson, Portal Hits and Misses, and More. This episode of OTB features a look at FSU's Portal strategy as we examine...

OTB: Portal and Posse

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's Transfer Portal efforts are ramping up. With three portal commitments already in the fold, the Seminoles are looking to add much more ...

OTB: The portal has cometh and taketh

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a busy time for Florida State football. Following a dissapointing 2024 season, there is a lot of change unfolding in Tallahassee. From a new-look...

OTB: Staff moves and Portal Szn

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State's offseason is in full swing with coaching changes taking place and the Transfer Portal set to begin on Monday. This episode of OTB foc...

Instant Reaction: A positive signing day for FSU?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State is in the midst of what looks like their best Signing Day finish in years. Flipping prospects like four-star running back Ousmane Kromah...

OTB: How do we feel about FSU's coordinator hires?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Florida State made aggressive plays to get what appear to be the two coordinators atop Mike Norvell's wish list in Gus Malzahn and Tony White. We go o...