FSU Football vs. Georgia Bulldogs: Pre-Game Injury Updates For The Orange Bowl
Kickoff is closing in for Florida State's final game of the 2023 season. The 13-0 Seminoles will conclude their campaign against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl inside of Hard Rock Stadium in a top-10 matchup.
Ahead of the contest, there are multiple players to keep an eye on for the Seminoles to see who will be available during the game. Obviously, quarterback Jordan Travis, quarterback Tate Rodemaker, quarterback AJ Duffy, running back Trey Benson, running back Lawrance Toafili, running back Rodney Hill, running back CJ Campbell, tight end Jaheim Bell, tight end Markeston Douglas, wide receiver Keon Coleman, wide receiver Johnny Wilson, offensive lineman Bless Harris, offensive lineman Qae'Shon Sapp, offensive lineman Daughtry Richardson, defensive end Jared Verse, defensive tackle Fabien Lovett, defensive tackle Malcolm Ray, defensive tackle Ayobami Tifase, linebacker DJ Lundy, cornerback Renardo Green, cornerback Jarrian Jones, and safety Akeem Dent won't be playing for various reasons such as injury, transfer, or professional aspirations.
The offensive line has been beaten up throughout the season with center Maurice Smith and offensive tackle Robert Scott fighting through injuries. Offensive guard Casey Roddick was also limited down the stretch after seeing limited time in Florida State's victory over Florida in the regular-season finale.
Wide receiver Hykeem Williams hasn't played since FSU's win over Duke in October. He dressed out in the ACC Championship but didn't end up earning a snap during the game.
As for the Bulldogs, they have a couple of guys who could decide to sit out of the contest such as star tight end Brock Bowers and offensive tackle Amarius Mims. Both players are with the team in South Florida.
NoleGameday will be keeping an eye on the players mentioned above and more to determine who is available to play on Saturday. Follow along below for updates before the Seminoles kick off against the Bulldogs.
— The specialists are one of the first position groups to take the field. Hykeem Williams, Destyn Hill, and Deuce Spann are all dressed out in full pads after dealing with different injuries throughout the season.
— Starting center Maurice Smith is warming up in full pads. He looks ready to go after fighting through a series of injuries at different points of the year.
— Joshua Farmer and Braden Fiske are not dressed out. It appears that they will both miss the game due to injury. That leaves the Seminoles with Dennis Briggs, Darrell Jackson, Daniel Lyons, and KJ Sampson as the only scholarship defensive tackles on the depth chart.
— It is worth noting that defensive end Patrick Payton and defensive tackle Malcolm Ray are fully dressed out and warming up. Payton has flirted with entering the portal while Ray is officially listed in the NCAA Transfer Portal.
— FSU's linebackers are on the field and warming up. Veteran Tatum Bethune is in street clothes while watching the rest of his unit prepare. That means the Seminoles will be down Bethune and DJ Lundy while star Kalen DeLoach WILL PLAY.
— Quarterback Jordan Travis, running back Lawrance Toafili, and defensive back Edwin Joseph are with the team on the sideline but unavailable due to injury.
— Georgia will be missing a handful of players that include tight end Brock Bowers, offensive lineman Amarius Mims, wide receiver Rara Thomas, cornerback Julian Humphrey, linebacker Smael Mondon, and linebacker Damon Wilson.
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