Florida State Football, recruiting news: Duke will be without starting left tackle for game vs. FSU

Football

Florida State will be without some key starters this week’s game against the Duke Blue Devils.

On the other side of the ball, it has been reported that the Blue Devils will be without their starting left tackle, Gabe Brander, for this weekend’s match-up against the Seminoles.

A redshirt senior, Brandner has started 30 consecutive games for Duke, dating back to the start of the 2015 season. His 2,385 career snaps played is tops among Duke’s offensive players. Redshirt senior center Austin Davis is next on the offense with 1,478 snaps played.

The Seminoles’ offensive linemen, Landon Dickerson, is undergoing season-ending surgery. Be sure to check out our update.

Leading up to this weekend’s game, make sure to check out our opponent Q&A with Lauren Brownlow, writer for WRAL Sports Fan and radio personality at 999 The Fan.

Recruiting

247Sports provides us with this week’s recruiting schedule for the Seminoles as they take on the Duke Blue Devils in Durham.

Alumni

Florida State football alumni Telvin Smith had himself a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and joined the NFL Network to talk about it.

FiveThiryEight’s Ty Schalter goes into the reasons why FSU football alum, Kelvin Benjamin, is the clutchest receiver.

Other Sports

FSU Women’s soccer beat in-state rival the Florida Gators in a shut out.