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

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.

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.

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.

New Texas Uniforms

Texas has joined the long list of Nike schools to update their uniforms this fall.

For more photos of the updated uniforms, visit the Texas Equipment staff on Twitter.