Florida State football enters bye week ahead of challenging schedule

Florida State enters a bye week with uncertainty regarding its defensive performance, having surrendered nearly 1,000 total yards this season. Head coach Mike Norvell faces pressure from the fanbase as the program prepares for a stretch where four of the next five opponents are ranked inside the top 25, beginning with Alabama. While football activity pauses, other Florida State athletic programs remain active, including the soccer team which begins ACC play against NC State today. The men's basketball staff also finalized recent personnel updates, including the appointment of Chris Kent as head coach of the Austin Spurs. Additional organizational shifts include Justin Lindner’s promotion to assistant coach and the arrival of Sam Logwood to the staff. Meanwhile, former players continue their professional seasons, with Renardo Green recording an interception in the NFL and Cameron Vaughn Smith hitting his 20th home run of the season.

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