Florida State was hit with a Level II NIL violation by the NCAA for one of their assistant coaches helping facilitate an NIL deal for a potential transfer. Said coach got in contact with the recruit, helped set up a visit and transported him to an off-site location to meet with a booster who offered him a deal around 15,000 dollars per month for his first year at FSU. The booster then contacted him and his family after the meeting via phone calls and text messages.
Shortly after, the transfer withdrew his name and stayed at his own school. FSU was hit with multiple penalties including:
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Shortly after, the transfer withdrew his name and stayed at his own school. FSU was hit with multiple penalties including:
- A three-year disassociation from the booster
- One-year disassociation from the collective
- $5,000 fine + 1% of football budget
- 5% reduction in scholarships over two-year period (total of 5 scholarships)
- Reduction in football recruiting communications for six weeks during 2023-24 and 2024-25.
NIL-related recruiting violation occurred in Florida State football program - NCAA.org
A Florida State assistant football coach violated NCAA rules when he facilitated an impermissible recruiting contact between a transfer prospect and a booster, according
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