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FSU special teams undergoes overhaul following disappointing 2025 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

FSU special teams undergoes overhaul following disappointing 2025 season
Summary

Florida State University is restructuring its special teams unit after a lackluster 2025 season marred by critical miscues. The Seminoles made changes to coaching and personnel, hiring Adam Scheier from UNLV to enhance performance. Key additions include kicker Gabe Panikowski, punter Daniel Hughes, and long snapper Caleb Bowers. The unit aims to improve its kicking game, which struggled with a 63.2% field goal success rate last season, and revitalize the return game. The upcoming season will be pivotal in measuring the effectiveness of these changes.

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  • •Adam Scheier replaces John Papuchis as special teams coordinator.
  • •Gabe Panikowski transfers in as a key kicker for the team.
  • •FSU's special teams made just 63.2% of field goal attempts in 2025.
  • •Daniel Hughes and Caleb Bowers also join the revamped unit.
  • •The return game is expected to feature Samuel Singleton Jr. prominently.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 FSU Position Previews: Special teams
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Look for FSU’s special teams to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season

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