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Warchant TV: Productive RB, Florida State freshmen discuss summer development

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Florida State RB Gavin Sawchuck (L), Josh Raymond (Top L), Brunno Reus (Lower L), Chavez Thompson (R) met with media on Thursday

Florida State stayed busy throughout the offseason bolstering its roster and may have acquired one of the more impactful pieces of it’s rebuild late in the progress.

On Thursday, former Oklahoma running back Gavin Sawchuck who committed to FSU in early May, discussed his decision to start anew.

“Lot of time things don’t go your way, it’s about how you respond,” Sawchuck said when asked how the staff addressed last year’s struggles. “That’s what we’re trying to do.”

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Vanderbilt OL transfer Josh Raymond, PK Brunno Reus and OL Chavez “Sandman” Thompson also met with media on Thursday and shared their initial impressions of the Florida State program.

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Florida State will open the 2025 season in a newly renovated Doak Campbell Stadium when they host Alabama on August 30.

Alabama opened as a 9 point favorite and the line has moved to anywhere between 10.5 and 11 on several sportsbooks

FSU finished in last place in the ACC and below .500 for the fifth time in seven years and third time under Mike Norvell.

Alabama failed to win 10 games for the first time since 2007, its first season under former head coach Nick Saban. The Crimson Tide lead the all-time series 3-1 including the most recent clash, a 24-7 win in 2017

Florida State’s winter window portal haul ranked 23rd in the nation with 16 additions and 22 losses. The spring transfer window has closed though the Seminoles remain active in pursuing prospects.

Florida State’s high school recruiting class for 2025 finished inside the On3 Top 20 team rankings and features DL Kevin Wynn who earned accolades at the US Navy All-Star Game.

Check the Premium Recruiting Board for the latest updates on visitors, positional hot boards and more as Florida State host Junior Days in 2025.

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