- Jacey Zembal of the Wolfpacker looks into the emergence of NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb as well as analysis as to who he may line up against on Saturday in Tallahassee.
- Tom D'Angelo, FSU beat writer for the Palm Beach Post, relays Jimbo Fisher's message that a College Football Playoff appearance is not a necessary requirement for a successful season, citing Florida State history as an example.
"I don't want anybody to think just because you don't go to the playoff — and we're all disappointed that (won't happen) — that doesn't mean you can't have significant seasons and great seasons," Fisher said.