Mike Norvell confirms QB Tommy Castellanos' waiver for an added year of eligibility for 2026 was denied. Attorney Darren Heitner posted on Twitter about it earlier. Heitner also told me an appeal is pending.
"This decision reflects a unified commitment to competing in the rapidly evolving landscape of college football, while maintaining continuity within the program," said FSU president Dr. Richard McCullough.
Only teams in the playoff era to lose 5 games when winning the yardage differential by at least 40:
2014 Washington State
2022 Iowa State
2025 Florida State
FSU is the 6th team to lose 4 when having at least a 60-yard advantage.