Analyst suggests how Florida State should handle retaining their young stars

Oct 18, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Mandrell Desir (93) warms up before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images | Stan Szeto-Imagn ImagesFlorida State football has been on the negative side of the headlines over the past two years. The bleeding hasn't stopped, as Mandrell and Darryll Desir have announced that they would be entering the transfer portal.

This is very bad news, as the Desir Twins were one of the few bright spots in what was a miserable stretch to end the 2025 season. There was a time when the fan base thought defensive coordinator Tony White was…