{"id":351066,"date":"2026-07-24T13:21:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/351066\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:21:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:21:16","slug":"fsu-football-fall-camp-depth-chart-projection-special-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/351066\/","title":{"rendered":"FSU Football Fall Camp Depth Chart Projection: Special Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"68\">Florida State&#8217;s roster went through a significant overhaul this offseason.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6b\">That included the special teams unit, as the Seminoles will field a new starting kicker and punter for the third straight season, along with changes elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/florida-state-seminoles-recruiting\/florida-state-lands-reclassified-de-coming-off-breakout-season-meshi-dobson-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE: Florida State Lands Reclassified Defensive End Coming Off Breakout Season<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6l\">Not to mention, there&#8217;s a new special teams coordinator in town. Adam Scheier takes the reins following John Papuchis&#8217; departure to Missouri.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6o\">With so many moving pieces, how will the Seminoles&#8217; depth chart stack up on special teams?<\/p>\n<p>Kicker:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01ky8tp992rykjhfkaz2.jpg\" alt=\"Gabe Panikowsk\" title=\"Gabe Panikowsk\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"71\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma State kicker Gabe Panikowski poses for a photograph during the Oklahoma State Cowboys football media days in Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Saturday, Aug., 2, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"75\">1. Gabe Panikowski, RS Sr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"78\">2. Conor McAneney, So.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7b\">This battle might not be fully complete, but Panikowski likely has the edge coming out of the spring, considering McAneney missed a significant portion of team activities following an arrest.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7e\">Panikowski redshirted in 2025. The year prior, he finished 15\/15 on field goal attempts at Idaho State, earning the Fred Mitchell Award, which goes to the best non-FBS kicker.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7h\">McAneney&#8217;s charges were reduced in April, leading to his reinstatement on the roster. The sophomore went 7\/10 on field goal attempts last season.<\/p>\n<p>Punter:<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">1. Daniel Hughes, Jr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7q\">2. Carter Jula, RS So.\/Ethan Post, RS Fr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7t\">The punter from down under, part two? That&#8217;s certainly a story Florida State fans are following as Hughes walks in Alex Mastromanno&#8217;s footsteps.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7w\">It didn&#8217;t sound like Hughes fully pulled away from the competition during the spring. Can Jula or Post make a splash in fall camp?<\/p>\n<p>Long Snapper:<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"82\">1. Clay Bowers, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">2. Alex Nocco, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"88\">Bower has appeared in 45 career games and won a national championship at North Dakota State. Nocco was with Florida State last year but didn&#8217;t make an appearance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8b\">Experience wins out.<\/p>\n<p>Kick Returner:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01ky8tqq3e6w8txqb4q3.jpg\" alt=\"Samuel Singleton Jr\" title=\"Samuel Singleton Jr\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8o\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nov 23, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Samuel Singleton Jr. (28) runs the ball against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers during the second half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\">1. Samuel Singleton Jr., RS Jr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">2. Micahi Danzy, RS So.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">The combination of Singleton Jr. and Danzy has the potential to be electrifying. The kickoff return game was disappointing in 2025. FSU only fielded 11 kicks, with Singleton Jr. getting involved on just two of those.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\">Singleton Jr. was an All-American returner in 2024, bringing a kickoff back for a touchdown against Duke. Danzy simply brings Olympic-level speed to the table that the Seminoles need to take advantage of.<\/p>\n<p>Punt Returner:<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\">1. Jasen Lopez, Fr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9a\">2. Devin Carter, Fr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-32\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9d\">The punt return wasn&#8217;t any better, and arguably lost Florida State the game against North Carolina State.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9g\">The Seminoles appear to be willing to rely on youth, as true freshman wide receivers Jasen Lopez and Devin Carter took most of the reps back in the spring.<\/p>\n<p>Kickoff Specialist:<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-35\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9m\">1. Gabe Panikowski, RS Sr.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Florida State Football Schedule:<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9s\">Saturday, August 29 vs. New Mexico State &#8211; Tallahassee &#8211; 7:00 p.m. ET on The CW<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-38\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9v\">Monday, September 7 vs. SMU \u2013 Tallahassee &#8211; 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-39\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9y\">Saturday, September 19 at Alabama \u2013 Tuscaloosa, Ala. &#8211; 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-40\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a1\">Saturday, September 26 vs. Central Arkansas \u2013 Tallahassee (Family Weekend\/Hall of Fame)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-41\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a4\">Saturday, October 3 vs. Virginia \u2013 Tallahassee (Cancer Awareness)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-42\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a7\">Friday, October 9 at Louisville \u2013 Louisville, Ky. &#8211; 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-43\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aa\">Saturday, October 17 at Miami \u2013 Miami Gardens, Fla.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-44\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ad\">Saturday, October 31 vs. Clemson \u2013 Tallahassee (Military Appreciation)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-45\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ag\">Saturday, November 7 at Boston College \u2013 Chestnut Hill, Mass.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-46\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aj\">Saturday, November 13 at Pitt \u2013 Pittsburgh, Pa. &#8211; 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-47\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"am\">Saturday, November 21 vs. NC State \u2013 Tallahassee (Homecoming\/Seminole Heritage\/Athlete Alumni Reunion)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-48\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ap\">Friday, November 27 vs. Florida \u2013 Tallahassee &#8211; 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-50\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aw\">Sign up for our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/florida-state-seminoles-college-basketball\/facebook.com\/NoleGameday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nolegameday?s=21&amp;t=nyCeWGVWMsSpULqWCupqGA\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>\u00a0, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nolegameday\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\">Follow<\/a><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Florida State&#8217;s roster went through a significant overhaul this offseason. 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