Florida State University president John Thrasher denied school officials have communicated with the SEC about aligning with the conference.
"I want to be clear that persistent reports that Florida State has been in contact with the Southeastern Conference are untrue," Thrasher said Tuesday. "We have had no communication with the SEC or any representatives of the SEC."
Marc Ryan of ESPN Upstate reported Monday that both FSU and Clemson had made contact with the conference.
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