Florida State football, recruiting news: Can Deondre Francois surpass Lamar Jackson as the ACC’s best QB?

Football:

Lamar Jackson, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is categorically considered the best QB in the ACC entering 2017 but Deondre Francois might have something to say about that.

Francois is also the most dependable quarterback returning to the ACC. In fact, he only threw seven interceptions. That is tied for least in the ACC by quarterbacks that threw over 350 attempts. But unlike Syracuse’s Eric Dungey, the quarterback Francois is tied with, Francois only threw four interceptions in conference play.

Florida State is a huge early favorite vs. Miami in their week 3 tilt.

This is likely Derwin James’ last season in Tallahassee but don’t despair Seminole fans; in 8 years we might see someone similar to him again.

These ten coaches need to win in 2017 or they won’t be coaching at those same schools in 2018.

There are three Seminoles on this top 100 players of college football lists (Nos. 100-51) and one of those ’Noles hasn’t actually taken a snap yet.

At least one SEC Network analyst is picking FSU to beat Alabama:

Don’t forget to check out the latest edition of the Nolecast with Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith.

The final member of FSU’s 2017 recruiting class, the hugely talented Tamorrion Terry has arrived in Tallahassee:

Recruiting:

Florida State landed a huge (no pun intended) commitment from 4-star offensive tackle, Christian Armstrong.

5-star QB target Justin Fields took notice:

Here’s a sortable database for all the prospects at this year’s Opening event at Nike.

Alumni:

Some guy, you might’ve heard of him named Jameis Winston was back in Tallahassee this weekend hosting a bbq for homeless veterans. Curt Weiler has the lowdown on the occasion.

When it comes to receiving out of the backfield, no RB was better than Devonta Freeman according to ProFootballFocus: