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.

A lot is riding on the 2025 season for the Norvell and the 'Noles and they kick off on August 20 against Alabama for the first home-and-home matchup in the series. Whether or not this year's transfer class and coaching staff will be as successful as ones in the past remains to be seen, but Norvell thinks that they hit a home run.

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

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

Despite a lackluster season on the football field, Florida State ‘s recruiting momentum has remained intact. The Seminoles signed a top-20 class in 2025 — even with a number of high-profile decommitments. And in 2026, they’re off to a fast start — even after four-star quarterback commit Brady Smigiel backed off his pledge on Sunday.

Florida State's coaching staff is staying busy this month. The Seminoles have been making ... On Friday, FSU head coach Mike Norvell made his way through the Sunshine State. He took the time ...

The Florida State Seminoles are gearing up for spring camp ... ahead of what could be a significant year for head coach Mike Norvell and the 'Noles. Norvell held a "Vision of Excellence New ...

After two disappointing seasons to start Mike Norvell’s career with Florida ... With Castellanos set to be a senior next year at Florida State, the Seminoles' current options behind him going ...

The idea of Miami Dolphins QB coach Darrell Bevell joining the Las Vegas Raiders as offensive coordinator has come closer to becoming reality. Bevell interviewe

Amari Clemons is a four-star running back from Marianna, Florida, and as one of the more sought-after running backs in his class, he's had plenty of options as it relates to college football.