Payton will likely be called upon again this week when FSU (4-1, 2-1 ACC) travels to No. 14 NC State (4-1, 0-1) at 8 p.m. Saturday in Raleigh, N.C. ACC Network will broadcast the game.

Matt Zenitz talked about the intel he was hearing about how well the LSU football team looked, particularly on defense for Brian Kelly.

Why Patrick Payton should enter the transfer portal FSU's defense is under new management under Tony White. The scheme has switched from 4-2-5 to 3-3-5.

LSU football landed Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton from the transfer portal. What he brings to the Tigers.

TALLAHASSEE – Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton does things as a pass rusher that, frankly, are hard to explain. Payton’s rare combination of length within a 6-foot-5 frame, bend ...

Payton attributes the work that goes unseen to the on-field success this season as the Seminoles remain perfect with a 12-0 record. "Just taking the preparation as best as you can.

LSU football signed three edge rushers with Power Four experience as part of its 2025 transfer portal haul, which ranked first in the nation. One of those ends is Patrick Payton, the class ...

FSU is partnered with Powerade/Body Armour. Last year, Jared Verse received an NIL deal from Powerade and is entering his rookie season for the Los Angeles Rams after being selected 19th overall in ...

Patrick Payton doesn’t necessarily need this reminder. He got his hand on a whopping 10 passes at the line of scrimmage last season and forced two fumbles.

TALLAHASSEE — Patrick Payton arrived at Florida State as a 205-pound linebacker, knowing he would need to add weight. He has evolved into a nearly 240-pound defensive end, one who is now known ...

Why Patrick Payton should declare for the NFL Draft Jul 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton speaks to the media during ACC Kickoff at Hilton Charlotte Uptown.