Sad News: Florida State quarterback kneel injury has cost him his career

FLORIDA, TALLAHASSEE (AP) – Jordan Travis, a senior quarterback for Florida State, says his season will end because of the serious leg injury he suffered on Saturday.

Travis was taken off the field in the first quarter of the 58-13 victory over North Alabama after his left leg was put in an air cast. On Sunday, he shared updates on Instagram, some of which featured teammates from the Seminoles surrounding him in the hospital room.

Travis said in a statement published on X, formerly known as Twitter, “I truly cannot thank everyone enough for the many thoughts, prayers, and messages that have been sent my way.” “My teammates, coaches, the Florida State community, and people worldwide have shown me so much support. Despite the fact that my playing days as a Seminole are over due to the injury, I will always cherish the wonderful memories I made at FSU.

It’s been a dream come true to play quarterback at Florida State University. I am eternally grateful, honored, and humbled.

On Saturday, the No. 5 Seminoles (11-0, No. 4 CFP) take on Florida (5-6). Tate Rodemaker will start at quarterback for FSU. In his professional career, Rodemaker has completed 60.2% of his passes for seven touchdowns and five interceptions.

Rodemaker finished 13 of 23 throws on Saturday for 217 yards and two touchdowns. In 31 passes this fall, he has five touchdown passes and no interceptions.

Coach Mike Norvell of Florida State stated, “Didn’t shock anybody that was on our team because we’ve seen him do that before.” “I’ve been sending them the same message for, like, three years now. Now that you have the chance, go be who you are. I am very confident in his abilities.

Florida State and Travis have not released any specific information regarding Travis’ ailment or potential surgery.

When Travis arrived at Boston College in 2019 as a sixth-year athlete, few could have predicted how much of an all-around quarterback he would become. With 66 touchdowns and 20 interceptions, Travis’ 8,715 passing yards at the end of his undergraduate career rank second in program history. With 10,676 offensive yards, he leads the program’s all-time record. He also ranks in the top five of FSU’s all-time records for completions, touchdown passes, and quarterback victories.

“I love that this program will talk about Jordan indefinitely, and it won’t just be about his playing ability,” Norvell remarked.

Travis’ plans to travel to Gainesville for Saturday’s game or to watch Florida State play ninth-ranked Louisville (10-1, No. 10 CFP) in the ACC title game on December 2 are unknown.

There are still five unbeaten Power Five teams, including Florida State. Washington’s recent victories over Utah and Washington State may cause them to move ahead of FSU in the CFP rankings.

With Travis out of the picture, the Seminoles will take on one of their fiercest opponents before trying to win the ACC for the first time since 2014.

According to Travis, “all of our goals are still up ahead, so the journey this team set out on is not over yet.” “I am thrilled to be by my brothers’ sides every day as we press forward with our offensive. We have all we need and nothing more. The work is not yet done.