It’s that time of year again—college football bowl season AND transfer portal chaos. While the NCAA still struggles to manage the ever-growing transfer market, teams are making bold moves to secure talent before the season even wraps up. And while it’s no surprise to see Florida State among the top 10 in the portal rankings, what’s truly shocking is their surprisingly low NIL value.
According to On3 Sports, the Seminoles sit at No. 8 overall in the transfer portal standings, but their adjusted NIL value is a mere $268,000. This places them as one of the lowest teams in the top 25, trailing behind even Miami, which is sitting at a staggering negative $62,000 in NIL value.
In the modern era of college football, winning often comes down to who can offer the biggest financial incentives. Despite Florida State’s strong transfer portal presence, their modest NIL resources raise eyebrows as they try to rebuild a program that finished a disappointing 2-10 this season. The question now is: Can they compete in this new, money-driven landscape?
