Jordan Travis on making Maxwell Preseason Award watch list: 'It really matters what's at the end of the season'

Jordan Travis isn’t letting being named to the Maxwell Preseason Award Watchlist go to his head.

The Florida State star is focused solely on the end goal, which is being the quarterback to lead the Seminoles to success. During ACC Media Days, the Florida State quarterback gave an insightful take when it came to the honor.

“I try not to get caught up in that. It really matters what’s at the end of the season,” stated Travis. “It’s a blessing from the man upstairs, and I’m very grateful for that.

“I just try to focus on this football team and getting wins for this football team and just coming to work every single day and being a leader that I need to be.”

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Last season, Travis finished the campaign 122 for 194 passing for 1,539 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was effective on the ground as well, rushing for 530 yards and seven touchdowns. At the end of the season, Travis earned the team’s Offensive MVP award. He was one of four ACC players to pass for more than 1,500 yards and rush for more than 500 yards.

If Jordan Travis can put it all together in 2022, he’ll be on the radar for multiple awards — but it’s evident he simply wants to bring victories to the Seminoles.

Mike Norvell on Jordan Travis: ‘Taken his game to a new level’

Moreover, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell is tooting his quarterback’s horn with confidence this spring. Jordan Travis returns for the Seminoles after helping the team reach a 5-7 finish and Norvell says he has made big leaps this offseason to take more command of the offense. His progress has allowed his head coach to give him the starters title for 2022 with little to no suspense.

“I was asked a question in one of our press conferences after practice and I think it speaks to the talent we have in that room, the growth from Tate Rodemaker, AJ Duffy, I was asked if that was something that was going to be open and available,” Norvell said on the ACC Network earlier this offseason. “We’re always competing but I think Jordan has clearly established himself as the starting quarterback here at Florida State. I’m really excited about what he has shown and what he has done.

“You saw the steps that he took throughout the season last year and he’s really taken his game to a new level this offseason. His understanding of the offense, the finer details, and his overall control and command. Yes, he’s being pushed daily by the guys in that room but it’s not so much a competition against each other. He’s going out trying to be the best version of himself. I think he’s going a great job leading his team. That was a question that was asked and it’s a pretty firm answer.”