Seminole Sunday Sauce — June 14, 2026: FSU’s Walker Wins National Championship in 100 Meters
After winning the national championship in the 60 meters during the indoor season, Florida State track and field’s Shenese Walker took the outdoor crown in the 100 meters at the NCAA Championships on Saturday. Walker’s performance highlighted a top-20 finish for the FSU women.
Walker finished with a time of 10.88 seconds to win her second individual national championship of the athletic year. She had already earned first-team All-American honors earlier in the day when she, Lucy May Sleeman, Liana Tyson and Micayah Holland finished sixth in the women’s 4×100-meter relay.
The FSU men kicked things off on Wednesday with three athletes earning second-team All-America honors. Neo Mosebi had the best finish of the night, placing 11th in the 100 meters — five spots ahead of teammate Durian Moss. In the long jump, Curtis Williams placed 15th.
The FSU women got started on Thursday as Rylee Blade became the first Seminole to earn first-team All-American recognition. She finished seventh in the 10,000 meters.
The FSU men closed things on Friday with three All-American recognitions. Shamar Reid had the best finish for the FSU men, claiming sixth in the discus. In the 110-meter hurdles, Andre Korbmacher earned first-team honors with a seventh-place finish while Zach Extine wasn’t far behind in ninth — good for second-team recognition.
On the women’s side, Kayla Pinkard was the final FSU athlete to earn All-American recognition, earning second-team honors after placing 10th in the triple jump on Saturday. The FSU women finished 19th overall. The FSU men finished 42nd.
Arkansas claimed the national championship on the men’s side. Georgia won the women’s team outdoor national championship. The 4-day event in Eugene, Ore. caps the athletic year for FSU.
FOOTBALL
Recognitions: None
Commitments: Jernard Albright, 4-star S* (No. 169 overall*); Sean Green, 4-star WR* (No. 190 overall*); Jayden Miles, 4-star RB* (No. 388 overall); Olrick Johnson, 3-star LB* (No. 1,152 overall*)
Decommitments: Gregory Batson, 4-star LB* (No. 407 overall*)
2027 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 51 nationally, 14th in ACC* (10 total commitments)
Wrap-up: FSU finally seems to have some positive momentum on the recruiting trail.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2027 Recruiting Class Rank: N/A (0 total commitments)
Wrap-up: Less than five months separate us from year No. 2 under head coach Luke Loucks.
Track and Field
Ranking: Men No. 28 USTFCCCA, No. 6 South Region; women No. 35 USTFCCCA, No. 7 South Region
Past Week: Men finished 42nd at NCAA Outdoor Championships; women finished 19th
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU had several strong showings during the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
Men’s Golf
Ranking: No. 23 Golfweek Coaches Poll
Recognitions: Luke Weaver (All-ACC, Golfweek All-America first team, GCAA All-America second team); Jack Whaley (GCAA All-America honorable mention)
Wrap-up: FSU has its fair share of seniors, but Tyler Weaver and Jack Whaley are both eligible to return.
Baseball
Record: 40-19
Ranking: No. 11 Baseball America; No. 7 Perfect Game; No. 12 D1Baseball; No. 9 USA TODAY Coaches; No. 10 NCBWA; No. 10 seed NCAA Tournament
Recognitions: John Abraham, P (ABCA All-Southeast Region first team, NCBWA All-America second team); Wes Mendes, P (ABCA All-Southeast Region first team, NCBWA All-America third team, Perfect Game All-America second team, ABCA All-America second team, Baseball America All-America second team); Bryson Moore, P (ABCA All-Southeast Region second team)
Wrap-up: The transfer portal has been abuzz for the Seminoles. FSU will hope for a better 2027.
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