If Florida State wants a spot in the College Football Playoff, the Seminoles will have to start the journey without presumptive starting quarterback Sean Maguire.
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Florida State, ranked No. 4 in the AP Top 25 poll, opens the season September 5 vs. “But, you know something, he’ll keep working”.
Florida State quarterback Sean Maguire has a broken bone in his right foot, putting freshman Deondre Francois in position to open the season as the starter.
Francois and Maguire were locked in a tight battle during the first week of fall camp to lead the Seminoles.
Francois was seen taking snaps with the first team during the open portion of practice.
As a junior, he threw for 1,520 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. FSU defensive back Derwin James had to undergo a similar procedure before the start of fall camp.
“Some good, some bad, but I’m pleased”, Fisher said.
Jimbo Fisher watches as Deondre Francois goes through a practice drill.
Maguire needs foot surgery and is expected to miss four weeks, Safid Deen of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The injury occurred Wednesday, on the second day of practice.
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Although Maguire won’t be on the field for a while, Fisher said he expects that Maguire will continue to maintain a regular presence at team meetings and during practice – same as he did while sidelined during the spring.
