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The Florida State Seminoles gain a particular edge with the Protect College Sports Act, due to the transfer portal. Stricter transfer rules and regional recruiting will likely keep top talent like Ousmane Kromah, Landen Thomas, Micahi Danzy, and more FSU players in Tallahassee rather than transferring to rival programs. Brian Smith breaks down how the new one-time transfer policy could limit player departures, benefiting Florida State's roster stability as it competes with powerhouse programs for elite athletes.
The episode spotlights the deepest tight end group FSU has fielded in years, featuring Landen Thomas, Desirrio Riles, Xavier Tiller, Corbyn Fordham, and Chase Lofton. Discussion centers on offensive flexibility, blocking concerns, and the potential for sophomores and freshmen like Loftin and Tiller to make an immediate impact. Can Florida State capitalize on this positional depth and improved transfer rules to reclaim dominance in in-state recruiting and rise in the college football ranks?
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"THE GOOD NEWS: How the Protect College Sports Act HELPS Florida State Football" is an episode of Locked On Seminoles - Daily Podcast On Florida State Seminoles Football & Basketball. Runtime 16 min. Published August 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.