Mike Norvell and the Seminoles are filling out the coaching staff.
The Seminoles learned lessons about being tough physically and emotionally early in the year to finish off an impressive run to the program's fifth title.
The transfer portal will open on Jan. 2, but two prominent Seminoles have announced their intentions for 2026.
Seminoles land eight defensive linemen, including a few late flips.
Kate Ockene makes nine stops as FSU picks up its second national title under coach Brian Pensky.
It's not immediately clear if Williams will coach defensive ends and outside linebackers, but he is expected to work with Terrance Knighton.
An improved receiving corps will have an influx of six new pass-catching options in 2026.
FSU lost to Stanford in October. The Seminoles beat the Cardinal in 2023 in the national title game. They face off again on Monday.
The Seminoles play without Alex Steen, outrebound No. 7 Houston but fall short 82-67.
