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.

FSU, which is already spending nearly $300 million to renovate Doak Campbell Stadium, can’t afford to fire Mike Norvell

A lot is riding on the 2025 season for the Norvell and the 'Noles and they kick off on August 20 against Alabama for the first home-and-home matchup in the series. Whether or not this year's transfer class and coaching staff will be as successful as ones in the past remains to be seen, but Norvell thinks that they hit a home run.

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.

The Florida native has built a strong relationship with Hand and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn dating back to their time at UCF. He picked up an offer from the Knights and vis

Florida State beefed up its running back room for the 2026 season on Monday by landing a big-time pledge from the Tallahassee area.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell and his staff land a commitment from 4-star RB Amari Clemons. He talks about his decision.

Florida State has been busy on the in-state recruiting trail, and added a commitment from another Sunshine State player after a successful Junior Day. Amari Clemons, a four-star running back out of Marianna,

With the losses of offensive linemen Darius Washington and Maurice Smith to the NFL, alongside defensive tackle Josh Farmer, who declared for the NFL Draft, defensive end Patrick Payton and Marvin Jones, Jr., to the NCAA Transfer portal, head coach Mike Norvell has had to make significant adjustments on both sides of the ball.

After two disappointing seasons to start Mike Norvell’s career with Florida State, he showed significant improvement with back-to-back 10-win seasons highlighted by an ACC Championship and 13 ...

Despite a lackluster season on the football field, Florida State ‘s recruiting momentum has remained intact. The Seminoles signed a top-20 class in 2025 — even with a number of high-profile decommitments. And in 2026, they’re off to a fast start — even after four-star quarterback commit Brady Smigiel backed off his pledge on Sunday.

Newberry City Commissioner Tim Marden said Mike New has been part of a "very successful chapter" in the city's history.