The Florida State Seminoles have become one of the premiere college football programs over the last four decades. Since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1992, the Seminoles have won the conference championship 12 times.

On April 6, 2009, Seminoles' receiver Rod Owens was arrested in Tallahassee on suspicion of DUI. He blew a .155, twice the legal limit, was booked and released on $500 bond.ESPN.com: Receiver Owens Faces DUI Charge

According to reports, Florida State staff reportedly gave "improper assistance" to athletes, which is a serious violation under NCAA policy. The penalties included a loss of scholarships, as well as losing wins in 10 sports, including 14 in football.ESPN.com: NCAA Penalties Extend to 9 FSU Sports

In March of 2009, the Seminoles football team, as well as eight other Florida State teams were discliplined by the NCAA for academic fraud violations. The school was forced to forfeit victories in 10 sports for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. The school is appealing the penalty.ESPN.com: Seminoles Aiming to Keep Victories

Though the program began in 1947, it went from being just another football team to a national powerhouse when Bobby Bowden became the head coach in 1976. Since that time, the Seminoles won national championships, in 1993 and 1999, appeared in three consecutive BCS Championship Games, from 1999 through 2001, produced two Heisman Trophy winners, Charlie Ward in 1993 and Chris Weinke in 2000, and posted 18 10-win seasons since 1977, including 14 consecutive 10-win seasons spanning from 1987 through 2000.

In addition to the award-winning exploits of Ward and Weinke during their Heisman campaigns, many great Seminoles have had outstanding professional football careers. This list of greats includes Deion Sanders, Fred Biletnikoff, Warrick Dunn, Terrell Buckley, Derrick Brooks, LeRoy Butler, Peter Boulware, Corey Simon, Brad Johnson, Anquan Boldin and Laverneus Coles. Additional FSU football alumni include current Texas head coach Mack Brown, ESPN College GameDay studio analyst Lee Corso and Emmy Award winning actor Burt Reynolds. In 2008, safety Myron Rolle won a Rhodes Scholarship and may study neurosurgery at the University of Oxford.ESPN.com: Florida State Safety Myron Rolle Wins Rhodes Scholarship

• Alex Barron (offensive tackle)
• Anquan Boldin (wide receiver)
• Lorenzo Booker (running back)
• Michael Boulware (defensive back)
• Derrick Brooks (linebacker)
• Brodrick Bunkley (defensive tackle)
• Laveranues Coles (wide receiver)
• Antonio Cromartie (cornerback)
• Chauncey Davis (defensive end)
• Buster Davis (linebacker)
• Chris Davis (wide receiver)
• Darnell Dockett (defensive tackle)
• Warrick Dunn (running back)
• Andre Fluellen (defensive tackle)
• Letroy Guion (defensive tackle)
• Geno Hayes (linebacker)
• Mario Henderson (offensive tackle)
• Montrae Holland (offensive guard)
• Chris Hope (strong safety)
• Dexter Jackson (strong safety)
• Sebastian Janikowski (place kicker)
• Brad Johnson (quarterback)
• Travis Johnson (defensive tackle)
• Walter Jones (offensive tackle)
• Greg Jones (fullback)
• Bryant McFadden (cornerback)
• Travis Minor (running back)
• Eric Moore (defensive end)
• Samari Rolle (cornerback)
• Orpheus Roye (defensive end)
• Ernie Sims (linebacker)
• William Thomas (offensive tackle)
• Lawrence Timmons (linebacker)
• Javon Walker (wide receiver)
• Leon Washington (running back)
• Pat Watkins (free safety)
• Ray Willis (offensive tackle)
• Kamerion Wimbley (linebacker)