Sebastian Janikowski's No. 38 jersey retired by Florida State on Aug. 29
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Florida State will retire Sebastian Janikowski's No. 38 jersey during its college football opener against New Mexico State on Aug. 29. This marks Janikowski as the 13th Seminole to receive this honor. He had a distinguished college career, winning two Lou Groza Awards and setting several records. Janikowski's accolades include the only two-time Lou Groza Award winner distinction and a pivotal role in leading Florida State to its second national title in 1999. He is also a nominee for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class.
- •No. 38 jersey retirement ceremony scheduled for Aug. 29
- •Janikowski was a two-time Lou Groza Award winner
- •He played for Florida State from 1997 to 1999
- •Janikowski holds several kicking records at Florida State
- •He is a nominee for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Sebastian Janikowski joins 12 Florida State greats with No. 38 jersey retirement
"The two-time Lou Groza Award winner is the only kicker taken in Round 1 in the last 26 NFL drafts.
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