Ionata is the son of former FSU offensive lineman Joey Ionata, who played for the Seminoles from 1984-88. Ionata was a full-time starter during his final two years with the program and was an AP All-American honorable mention in 1988. The younger Ionata also has an older brother, Joseph Ionata, who signed with Alabama in 2023.

Florida State will continue its slate of junior days in Tallahassee this weekend. The Seminoles will be bringing in recruits from multiple classes to meet with the new coaching staff and learn more about the program.

Florida State's coaching staff is staying busy on the road. The Seminoles have been traveling all over the country to meet with prospects and extend new scholarship offers. Head coach Mike Norvell and defensive coordinator Tony White made their way through the Sunshine State on Wednesday.

Losses to Georgia Tech, Boston College and Memphis started the year from hell. There were blowout losses and some close defeats in ACC play. The Seminoles finished the season by getting whacked by rival Florida, 31-11. National title runner-up Notre Dame beat FSU, 52-3.

The Seminoles are making an important addition to their front office to help with the ever-changing tide of college athletics.

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Florida State football' s early enrollees want to make a good impression in their first year as Seminoles. FSU signed 20 freshmen, and 15 have already enrolled. Unfortunately, there won't be a spring showcase this year, so fans won't be able to witness the incoming players being put on display at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Florida State athletics is preparing for the upcoming impacts of the House Settlement by reportedly hiring Josh Turner as CFO and deputy AD.

Florida State faces California. Our college basketball odds series has our Florida State California prediction, odds and pick for Wednesday.

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Florida State faces the California Golden Bears after Taylor Bol Bowen scored 20 points in the Seminoles' 91-78 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 18 points, Mady Sissoko and Rytis Petraitis had double-doubles and California defeated Florida State 77-68 on Wednesday night.