Florida State football saw a departure on the roster via transfer, as On3's Hayes Fawcett reports on Monday that redshirt freshman defensive back Cai Bates has announced that he plans to enter the transfer portal.
BREAKING: Florida State CB Cai Bates plans to enter the @TransferPortal, he tells @On3Sportsu2070u2070The 6’2 195 CB will have 3 years of eligibility left
Was ranked as a 4-Star Recruit in the 2024 Classu2070u2070https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/jRaTi2riYc— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 15, 2025Bates played in seven games this season for the Seminoles.