Florida State football has announced the hire of Adam Scheier as the Seminoles’ new special teams coordinator.

The losses span every level of the roster. Interior offensive lineman Coleton Price, the top-ranked IOL transfer in Cooper Petagna's 247Sports portal rankings, is gone. Linebacker Keaton Thomas leaves after leading the team with 99 total tackles, while safety DJ Coleman and linebacker Emar'rion Winston take proven defensive snaps with them.

The Florida State Seminoles have been hit hard by the NCAA Transfer Portal as players seek either better-paying or playing opportunities. While the 'Noles have landed athletes at key positions, the two-week transfer window ending on January 16 has allowed multiple schools to poach promising talent in Tallahassee.

Florida State freshman wide receiver Jayvan Boggs has withdrawn from the transfer portal and will return for the 2026 season.

Ohio State lands its likely replacement for Caleb Downs as Florida State transfer safety Earl Little Jr., a second-team All-ACC honoree in 2025, commits to the Buckeyes.

Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Joshua Raymond has entered the Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He previously played for the Vanderbilt Commodores. Joshua Raymond played his high school football at Lake Mary in Florida.

Florida State football loses defensive back Edwin Joseph as the former Seminole commits to Ole Miss following a turbulent exit.

The defense has taken the brunt of the attrition. Despite retaining Ja’Bril Rawls and Ashlynd Barker, a veteran starter for the Seminoles is headed to the 2025 National Championship Team.