FSU football to retire Sebastian Janikowski's number 38 during opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Florida State University football will retire Sebastian Janikowski's number 38 in a ceremony during their season opener against New Mexico State on August 29. Janikowski is recognized as one of the best kickers in college football history, playing for FSU from 1997-1999 and contributing to the team's 1999 national championship. His accolades include 66 made field goals and 126 point-after tries during his college career. He becomes the 13th Seminole to have his number retired, joining notable players such as Deion Sanders and Jameis Winston.
- •Janikowski played for Florida State from 1997-1999.
- •He contributed to the 1999 national championship team.
- •His number 38 will be retired on August 29.
- •Janikowski is a member of the 2013 FSU Athletics Hall of Fame.
- •He holds multiple kicking records from his time at FSU.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — FSU football retiring Sebastian Janikowski number during season opener
"The number 38 will never be worn again by a member of the Florida State football team, as Sebastian Janikowski is set to have his number retired.
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