The #4 Florida State Seminoles look to defend their ACC title this Saturday night in Charlotte as they face Coastal Division champion Georgia Tech. Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage for the best preview you will find online.

They also discuss the following:

• Is Florida State being used as a pawn to sell tickets for the College Football Committee? 
• What did the win over Florida say about FSU as a whole 
• Did off-field distractions finally catchup to Jameis Winston against Florida 
• Is it time for Nebraska and Michigan to have a reality check about their future and hiring a realistic coach

#3 Florida State Seminoles vs. Florida Gators Game Preview

It's the best rivalry in college football - Florida State vs. Florida and Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor have your full game preview.

• Can the Noles get off to a fast start and spoil Will Muschamp's final game? 
• Where is the Florida defense vulnerable and who from Florida State can exploit those opportunities. 
• Will this be the final time Jameis Winston suits up and plays in front of the fans at Doak Campbell Stadium? 
• Who wins the other key rivalry games in college football this weekend?

Seminoles Remain 3rd With Boston College Coming To Doak

Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage for an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. The guys have a recap of the win over Miami and a full game preview of FSU vs. Boston College. They also discuss the following:

• The Florida State Seminoles remain 3rd in the College Football Playoff poll despite being the only undefeated team
• Will the Seminoles be able to overcome the stigma of a soft schedule and close wins
• What does Florida State need to do to avoid another close game this weekend against Boston College
• Who would each of the guys hire if given the chance as AD at Florida

Florida State Seminoles vs. Miami Hurricanes Preview

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One of college football's great rivalries resumes this weekend as the #3 Florida State Seminoles travel to South Florida to face the Miami Hurricanes. Join Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage as they breakdown the game and offer their picks.

The Florida State Seminoles remain undefeated in win over Virginia

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The Florida State Seminoles improved to 25-0 over the last two seasons with their win over Virginia, while week 11 brought as many questions as answers to the rest of college football. Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage recap the weekend and provide their insights into the world of college football.

#2 Florida State Seminole vs. Virginia Cavaliers Preview + Week 11 Picks

Ryan Pensy and Mike Sage preview all of the action in Week 11 while Brandon Mellor is north of the border searching for Fred Rouse and Corey Surrency.

Picks are made on Virginia vs. #2 Florida State, #5 Alabama vs. #16 LSU, #7 Kansas State vs. #6 TCU, #14 Ohio State vs. #8 Michigan State and #10 Notre Dame vs. #9 Arizona State.

Does Winston Have 'Jordan'-Like Skills + Week 10 Recap

The Florida State Seminoles remain undefeated after coming back from down 21-0 to Louisville. Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage break down all of the action and ponder if Jameis Winston has Michael Jordan like DNA.

Plus a full recap of Week 10 action including Auburn's win over Ole Miss and Florida's win over Georgia.

College Football Playoff Week One Rankings + Noles vs. Louisville Preview

The inaugural College Football Playoff rankings are out and Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage are here to offer their expert advice. Who was left out and who has the most to gain? Those questions and more are answered in this episode of the Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

The guys also preview the #2 Florida State vs. #25 Louisville Thursday night game. Can the Seminoles avoid the upset behind the playmaking abilities of Jameis Winston? The guys make their picks and discuss the addition of Jacques Patrick.

Noles Have A Bye So It's Time To Head To Vegas

With the #1 Florida State Seminoles on a bye, Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor offer their best shot at the week 9 lines. They preview every game in the Top 25 including Mississippi State vs. Kentucky, Ole Miss vs. LSU, Alabama vs. Tennessee and South Carolina at Auburn.

Notes Display Fight Of A Champion In Win Over Notre Dame

#2 Florida State fought through adversity to defeat #5 Notre Dame in a game of the year contender. Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor break down all of the action and discuss how the Seminoles played with the spirit of a champion to remain undefeated.

They also discuss what teams with one loss will need to do the remainder of the season to win style points with the College Football Playoff Committee, and debate if Will Muschamp will be the head coach of the Gators when they take the field on November 1st.

#5 Notre Dame vs. #2 Florida State College Football Preview

It's the biggest game of the season for both Florida State and Notre Dame. Join Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor as they preview the game. Which of the elite quarterbacks will be able to lead his team to victory? Can Notre Dame handle the pressure of Doak Campbell Stadium in their first true road game of the season? Will the off-field distractions finally catch up with Winston and the Noles?

All this and more on the latest episode of the Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

Week 7 Recap: Noles Win and What Should Jameis Do Next

Florida State moved to 6-0 on the season with a 38-20 victory over Syracuse, but a cloud of uncertainty still hovers over the Seminoles. Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage break down all of the week seven action including the Noles win on the road.

They also discuss the Sports Illustrated article outlining the choices Jameis Winston has as student hearings are approaching for alleged misconduct in 2012. Should Jameis drop out of school or fully cooperate. What impact will it have on his NFL Draft stock?

The guys also discuss the rise of Mississippi State, and the 21-point come from behind win for Baylor. Visit ShoestringTackle.com for more information.

Week 7 Preview - Noles Remain Focused With A Top 5 Battle Looming

What will week seven deliver after a weekend of chaos? Ryan Pensy, Brandon Mellor and Mike Sage are back to preview the games of the week.

Can Florida State avoid looking ahead to their Top 5 battle with Notre Dame and post an impressive win over Syracuse? What impact will all of the injuries play on the Noles as they head on the road? These topics and more are debated.

Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M, Auburn vs. Mississippi State, TCU vs. Baylor - the guys make their picks for the top games of the week.

Chaos and pandemonium were the calling cards for week six in college football. Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. The guys are joined this week by insider Mike Sage to break down all of the games and to offer his perspective on the Noles win over Wake Forest. How will the injuries to Austin Barron and Rashad Greene impact the Noles longterm?

They also discuss the Ole Miss win over Alabama, and who has the best shot to get back in to playoff hunt after the losses this week.

Finally, the guys discuss the reports out of Buffalo that Jimbo Fisher offered less than flattering assessment of EJ Manuel during the scouting process.

Week 6 Preview: Who Will Come Away Victorious

Week six is underway in the college football season, and Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast.

After #2 Oregon fell at home to Arizona, which other undefeated teams will escape this weekend. The guys break down all of the big games including Alabama at Ole Miss, Wake Forest at Florida State, Oklahoma at TCU, LSU at Auburn, Texas A&M at Mississippi State and Stanford at Notre Dame.

Noles Pull Away From NC State To Remain Undefeated

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new episode of the Shoestring Tackle podcast. The #1 Florida State Seminoles avaoided upset with a 2nd half charge led by Jameis Winston. We discuss what the Seminoles need to do to re-capture their swagger from a season ago.

The first major college coach was relieved of his duties this weekend at Kansas. Who will want to take the reigns from Charlie Weis? As a tire fire burns at Michigan, how much longer can Brady Hoke survive.

Listen to the latest episode of the Shoestring Tackle podcast.

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back for an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. The Florida State Seminoles were able to battle adversity and come away with a huge win in overtime over Clemson. Ryan and Brandon discuss the game and the players of the game.

They also discuss the situation surrounding the game and the Friday night suspension of Jameis Winston.

Finally, they close with the upsets in College Football in week four and the teams that could be on the outside looking in for the College Football Playoff.

CFB Week Four Preview - Can The Noles Win Without Jameis?

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back for an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. Breaking news out of Tallahassee as Jameis Winston has been suspended from the first half of the Florida State vs. Clemson game. What is the impact, and can the Noles still find a way to win?
What lessons does the administration at Florida State need to learn in dealing with a crisis situation? We discuss the impacts of the latest mess, plus make picks for week four.

Jameis Winston Suspended For First Half Against Clemson

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Florida State officials suspended reigning Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston for foolish behavior on campus Tuesday.  Below is the statement from Interim President Garnett S. Stokes and Athletic Director Stan Wilcox:

9-17-2014

As the university's most visible ambassadors, student-athletes at Florida State are expected to uphold at all times high standards of integrity and behavior that reflect well upon themselves, their families, coaches, teammates, the Department of Athletics and Florida State University.  Student-athletes are expected to act in a way that reflects dignity and respect for others.

As a result of his comments yesterday, which were offensive and vulgar, Jameis Winston will undergo internal discipline and will be withheld from competition for the first half of the Clemson game.

The University and athletics department will have not further comment on the matter.

Interim President Garnett S. Stokes

Athletic Director Stan Wilcox

Should make for an interesting Jimbo Fisher Call-In Show tonight...

College Football Week 3 Recap - Maximizing Your FSU vs. Clemson Weekend

Week three is in the books and Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back for an all-new Shoestring Tackle Podcast. They dissect all of the games from last week and the impact on the College Football Playoff.
They also get you ready for Clemson vs. Florida State with advice from two season veterans on how to enjoy the entire weekend in Tallahassee, not just gameday.

College Football Week 3 Preview - What Have The Noles Learned About Clemson During Their Bye

It's week three in college football and Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new podcast previewing the action.

What did the Noles learned in their bye week preparing for the Clemson Tigers? Is this a make or break game for the South Carolina Gamecocks? Can Tennessee pull a huge upset in Norman?

These topics and more will be discussed on an all-new Shoestring Tackle podcast.

College Football Week Two Recap: When AD's Take The Field, Nothing Good Happens

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor are back with an all-new episode of the Shoestring Tackle Podcast recapping week two in college football. 

Florida State defeated Citadel, but in the process lost several key members of their defense. How will these injuries hurt the Noles moving forward? 

Pat Haden was fined for going onto the field during the USC vs. Stanford game, the guys look back at a former FSU AD who had a track record of wanting in on the action. 

Finally the guys give their picks for who would be the best fit as coach at SMU.

College Football Week Two Preview - Early Season Matchups

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor return to the airwaves to preview week two in college football. What, if any, distraction will there be for the #1 Florida State Seminoles with the internal investigation of Jameis Winston? Can the Noles build upon their win over Oklahoma State to an inferior Citadel squad?

The guys also discuss and make their picks for the following games: USC vs. Stanford, Michigan vs. Notre Dame, Michigan State vs. Oregon and Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State.

College Football Week One Recap - Should FSU Be Concerned?

Ryan Pensy and Brandon Mellor return to the airwaves to break down week one in college football.

Should the #1 Florida State Seminoles be concerned after their six point win over Oklahoma State?

The guys break down this, and other games that were the focus of week one.