Mike Norvell provides update on Jordan Travis, Jared Verse after injuries vs Louisville

Jordan Travis’ injury in the second quarter of Florida State’s game against Louisville created plenty of question marks for Mike Norvell and Co. The Seminoles headman then provided an update on their starting quarterback, as well as star defender Jared Verse.

Travis has been ruled out for the rest of the game, Norvell told ESPN’s Paul Carcaterra at halftime, and was seen on crutches on the sideline. That means it’s Tate Rodemaker’s show the rest of the way in the Friday night showdown.

In addition, Verse was seen in street clothes, Carcaterra said. That’s a huge blow to the Seminoles defense considering Verse leads the team in sacks.

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Travis was trying to get out of the pocket when a Louisville defender landed on his left leg. He then was helped off the field and called for help once he got the ball out. Once he left, it meant Florida State had to turn to Tate Rodemaker under center.

Travis was off to a hot start in the game, completing his first 11 passes. But he struggled after that, going 13-for-17 for 157 yards and two touchdowns at the time of his injury. He was also trying to help Florida State come back from a 21-14 deficit in the second quarter on the road.

Florida State defensive end Jared Verse also left the game with an injury

Defensive end Jared Verse, who leads the Seminoles in sacks through two games, also got shaken up in the second quarter and walked gingerly off the field. He headed directly to the medical tent once he got to the sideline and was later seen with a brace on his left knee. After Jordan Travis headed back to the locker room, Verse was seen walking back that way, as well.

Verse, a high-profile transfer portal addition from Albany, had a team-high 3.0 sacks through Florida State’s first two games of the 2022 season.

Florida State got off to a hot start to the year, defeating Duquesne and LSU out of the gate. The Seminoles will try to pull away from Louisville to make it a 3-0 start Friday night on the road at Cardinal Stadium.