As the 2025 college football season continues, the intensity isn’t limited to the practice fields, weight rooms, or packed stadiums. Inside the front office, LSU and Florida State are navigating budgets, roster management, NIL obligations, and weekly decisions that can determine competitive success far into the future.

For both programs, Teamworks General Manager (GM) has become the operational backbone, giving them real-time visibility into every decision shaping this season and beyond.

In-Season Execution and Adaptability

LSU was among the first programs to partner with Teamworks, joining the GM early access program that helped define features such as roster modeling, NIL payment workflows, and live budget dashboards. Early adoption allowed LSU to tailor GM to its specific operations before the national rollout, and provided them with a competitive advantage in the SEC.

As LSU battles through their schedule, Taylor Jacobs, Associate Athletic Director, NIL & Strategic Initiatives, emphasized the balance between preseason planning and in-season adjustments. “It’s really a combination of building out the budget in GM and distributing prior to the season, but then also role-playing and scenario planning once we’re in-season,” said Jacobs.

Florida State implemented GM in the spring of 2025, looking to sharpen its competitive edge heading into the fall season. By centralizing roster planning and financial tracking, the Seminoles gained a real-time lens on how every decision, whether roster changes, transfer opportunities, or NIL commitments, affects the program.

“Teamworks GM has made it fast and easy to get revenue share payments to our student-athletes,” said Josh Turner, Deputy Athletic Director, CFO at Florida State. “Thanks to its integration with Teamworks Wallet, payments are processed quickly, with tax deductions handled automatically for our student-athletes. That means athletes receive their money without delays or confusion, and the whole process stays compliant and hassle-free.”

Instantly see and manage how your budget is distributed across your entire roster, all in one place.

Driving Consistency Week Over Week

Now that the football season is underway, GM functions as a live command center across both programs:

• Budgets are updated in real time, giving administrators visibility into where every dollar flows.
• Rosters are managed dynamically, making it easy to adjust for injuries, transfers, redshirts, and other team needs.
• NIL and revenue share commitments can be tracked and distributed with full compliance and transparency.

Instead of scrambling to adapt when new rules are implemented or unexpected challenges arise, LSU and Florida State can see the impact of their decisions instantly and act with confidence.

A Shared Playbook for Success

Despite competing in different conferences, LSU and Florida State share a common playbook for front office success. With GM, both can react instantly, plan strategically, and keep their programs focused on winning, on and off the field. And in a sport where margins are razor-thin, that edge can make all the difference.

Learn more about how General Manager can transform your front office by visiting teamworks.com/general-manager.