Ionata is the son of former FSU offensive lineman Joey Ionata, who played for the Seminoles from 1984-88. Ionata was a full-time starter during his final two years with the program and was an AP All-American honorable mention in 1988. The younger Ionata also has an older brother, Joseph Ionata, who signed with Alabama in 2023.

FSU, which is already spending nearly $300 million to renovate Doak Campbell Stadium, can’t afford to fire Mike Norvell

With the losses of offensive linemen Darius Washington and Maurice Smith to the NFL, alongside defensive tackle Josh Farmer, who declared for the NFL Draft, defensive end Patrick Payton and Marvin Jones, Jr., to the NCAA Transfer portal, head coach Mike Norvell has had to make significant adjustments on both sides of the ball.

Florida State's coaching staff is staying busy on the road. The Seminoles have been traveling all over the country to meet with prospects and extend new scholarship offers. Head coach Mike Norvell and defensive coordinator Tony White made their way through the Sunshine State on Wednesday.

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell promised in a Booster meeting Tuesday that his 2025 team will represent FSU the way it "deserves."

The Florida native has built a strong relationship with Hand and offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn dating back to their time at UCF. He picked up an offer from the Knights and vis

Florida State beefed up its running back room for the 2026 season on Monday by landing a big-time pledge from the Tallahassee area.

Florida State has been busy on the in-state recruiting trail, and added a commitment from another Sunshine State player after a successful Junior Day. Amari Clemons, a four-star running back out of Marianna,

Florida State coach Mike Norvell and his staff land a commitment from 4-star RB Amari Clemons. He talks about his decision.

Following a disappointing 2-10 2024 campaign, Mike Norvell and the Seminoles lose a blue-chip quarterback recruit via de-commitment.

South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks will host quarterback target Brady Smigiel, who recently decommitted from Florida State.

Losses to Georgia Tech, Boston College and Memphis started the year from hell. There were blowout losses and some close defeats in ACC play. The Seminoles finished the season by getting whacked by rival Florida, 31-11. National title runner-up Notre Dame beat FSU, 52-3.