In a stunning endorsement that has fans buzzing, Netflix Sports has named Florida State University the most improved team in the ACC heading into the 2025 season. The media giant, known for its deep-dive sports docs and recruiting intel, cited FSU’s revamped coaching staff, portal dominance, and explosive young talent as the key reasons for its forecast.
“This isn’t the same team that went 2–10,” reads Netflix’s preseason scouting feature. “FSU has turned over its identity—on purpose and with precision.” The praise comes as the Seminoles roll into fall camp with swagger, hunger, and high expectations.
At the center of the revival is quarterback Tommy Castellanos, a dual-threat transfer from Boston College who’s already emerged as a team leader. His dynamic skill set—blending mobility, toughness, and playmaking instincts—has coaches and analysts circling FSU games on their calendars.
“Castellanos might be the most underrated QB in the ACC,” said Netflix analyst Sam Riedel. “He’s got that Jordan Travis energy, but with an even grittier edge. He makes something out of nothing—and he’s fearless.”
But it’s not just a quarterback story. The arrival of true freshman running back Ousmane Kromah has added instant electricity to the backfield. Kromah, a 5-star phenom out of Georgia, turned heads in spring camp with his burst, vision, and surprising power.
Sources close to the team describe Kromah as a “Nick Chubb type with more receiving polish.” Head coach Mike Norvell has already teased multiple packages designed to get him on the field early and often—especially in tandem with Castellanos for read-option nightmares.
Fueling the transformation is FSU’s aggressive use of the transfer portal, bringing in more than a dozen high-impact players across both lines and the secondary. Standouts like DB Earl Little Jr., OL Richie Leonard IV, and DL Darrell Jackson Jr. give the team instant experience and physicality.
The coaching staff reboot is equally bold. Gus Malzahn, the former UCF and Auburn head coach, is now FSU’s offensive coordinator, while Tony White brings his aggressive 3-3-5 defensive scheme as the new DC, fresh off a top-15 finish with Nebraska’s defense.
Together, Malzahn and White form a seasoned, championship-minded duo who are already leaving their fingerprints all over this team. Players rave about the clarity, speed, and confidence the new systems provide.
“Last year, we were reacting. This year, we’re attacking,” said LB Blake Nichelson. “Everything’s different—the energy, the coaching, the accountability. It’s like a whole new program.”
Netflix analysts project that FSU will finish in the top three of the ACC, with potential upset wins over Miami and Clemson. Their data models show a projected seven-win improvement from last year—the largest jump in the Power Five.
While the rest of the college football world sleeps on Florida State, Netflix is already rolling the cameras—and perhaps history is, too. With talent, leadership, and a chip on their shoulder, the Seminoles are poised to rewrite their story in 2025. And this time, it’s streaming live.