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Facing its worst start in nearly 50 years, Florida State football could be without one of its starting quarterbacks this Saturday against Louisville.
Jordan Travis missed the end of last week’s contest against Wake Forest with what appeared to be a shoulder injury and it’s still not clear if he’ll be good to go this week. Monday, head coach Mike Norvell said they should have a better idea of his availability as the week went along.
In his press availability after Tuesday’s practice, Norvell didn’t offer much of an update on Travis’ status, but he did confirm that if he isn’t able to go redshirt freshman Chubba Purdy would be the backup to McKenzie Milton.
It won’t matter much who is under center if the offensive line doesn’t see improvements as well.
Offensive line coach Alex Atkins said Tuesday that they’re working continuing to work on fixing the rotations across the line and cross training guys at different spots to try to find the best mix of five players.
The rushing attack has still found success week-in, week-out. Both Jashaun Corbin and Treshaun Ward are averaging north of 6.5 yards per carry this season, but it hasn’t been enough to sustain a successful offense. Ward said getting that fixed comes from the whole unit getting out of their own way.
But of course, there is much more to it than just that — especially in a three-touchdown loss to Wake Forest.
Our Triple Option team dove into the tape and broke down all the issues on this week’s episode to help you see for yourself what’s going wrong with the Seminoles.
On Saturday, they’ll have to contain one of college football’s truest dual-threat quarterbacks in Malik Cunningham, who is the playmaker for the entire Louisville offense.
There are 26 QBs in FBS with 850+ yards of offense so far — 15 in the Power 5.
— ️♈️ (@ADavidHaleJoint) September 21, 2021
Six of them are in the ACC:
Brennan Armstrong, 1313
Sam Howell, 1118
Kenny Pickett, 1046
Malik Cunningham, 941
Gunnar Holmberg, 883
D’Eriq King, 863
Former Florida State and NC State quarterback Bailey Hockman is on the move again after he decided to leave the Middle Tennessee State program.
MTSU QB Bailey Hockman has left the program. pic.twitter.com/XPCwxNC7cV
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) September 20, 2021
Alumni in the NFL
Florida State alums had another great week in the NFL, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Noles around the league had shutdown efforts leading the league and potentially bringing in some awards.
@godschild3_ https://t.co/yEvzOXYT7t
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) September 21, 2021
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— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) September 21, 2021
No. 1️⃣ and 2️⃣#NoleFamily | #NFLNoles pic.twitter.com/LFB97qUbyC
One guy to keep an eye on this week is Jacques Patrick who’s getting another crack at making a name for himself in an excellent system. The former FSU back signed a deal with the 49ers, who have seen a ton of injuries at the running back position early this season.
The #49ers are signing RB Jacques Patrick off the #Bengals practice squad, source said. Big opportunity for the onetime XFL star with injuries depleting the SF backfield.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 21, 2021
As @PFF_Jeff notes, Jacques Patrick was Cincinnati's top rusher in the preseason. He averaged 5 yards a carry and, for 230-plus pounds, he seems like he has the wheels for the stretch zone runs. Samuel + Kittle + Patrick = bruises. https://t.co/gAM5isNPn3
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) September 21, 2021
Basketball
If you’re already tired of football, Florida State hoops returns to the hardwood in just 50 days.
Just a friendly reminder….
— Florida State Men’s Basketball (@FSUHoops) September 21, 2021
5️⃣0️⃣ DAYS UNTIL TIP OFF #NewBlood pic.twitter.com/MRD0qOblIZ
Golf
Is the greatest rivalry on the PGA Tour over?
This weekend, Brooks Koepka and his nemesis — too strong a word? Not sure but I’m going with it — Bryson DeChambeau will be competing together for Team USA at the Ryder Cup despite their ongoing feud. But Tuesday, the two shared some words of encouragement on the driving range and received cheers from the crowd. They’ve both spoken about burying the feud for the country’s chances and Brooksy backed it up on Twitter.
Nothing to see here, teammates talk @b_dechambeau #GoUSA https://t.co/13gdf57Ow2
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) September 21, 2021
Meanwhile, Daniel Berger is just flat out locked in for the competition.
Academics
We close today with a salute to FSU meteorology professor Allison Wing for being recognized as one of the most innovative up-and-coming minds in science.
FSU professor recognized as one of ‘10 most brilliant scientists’ in US https://t.co/Lx4A4t1Hqh
— WCTV Eyewitness News (@WCTV) September 22, 2021