Jordan Travis opens up on what it means to have opportunity at Manning Passing Academy

As far as the offseason goes, one impressive accomplishment is to be selected to participate in the Manning Passing Academy. After taking part in the event in Thibodaux, Louisiana this weekend, Florida State QB Jordan Travis knew what an honor it was to be in attendance.

Travis spoke on his experience while at Nicholls State University in an exclusive interview with Warchant. He said that it was a blessing to be surrounded by the hosts of the camp as well as the other quarterbacks and that, at times, he had to pinch himself considering he was there.

“It’s a blessing from the man upstairs, obviously, to be here,” Travis said. “Obviously with Peyton and Eli, the rest of the quarterbacks across the country that are top guys. It’s a blessing to talk to them and hear their perspective on things, how they see things, and what goes on at their school with their teammates. It’s an awesome experience.”

“When I got the invite, it was pretty cool. I talked to Coach Norvell, obviously. (It’s) just a blessing, man,” said Travis. “Talking with Jameis (Winston), who was here, and things like that? It still hasn’t hit me looking around at all this and seeing the kids. It’s pretty cool.”

Travis took part and soaked in everything from the Manning Passing Academy over the weekend. However, the Seminole quarterback wasn’t available during the media sessions on Friday nor did he participate in the throwing competitions or skills challenges.

Travis earned his opportunity after breaking out as a player during FSU’s 10-3 season in 2022. He posted career-highs across the board with 3,214 passing yards and 24 touchdowns on a 64% completion rate. He also rushed for seven more scores while only accounting for five interceptions on the season.

That production helped Florida State post their best year since 2016 and win their first bowl game, a victory over Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl, since 2017.

Travis has officially arrived as many expect a lot out of him as he heads into his sixth college season with his teammates in Tallahassee. Still, even with his success that earned his distinction as an MPA selection, he couldn’t help but feel blessed, as well as a little amazed, that he was there over the weekend.

Travis has goal to win national championship, not Heisman Trophy

Jordan Travis has a preference when it comes to accolades at Florida State and within college football: a national championship.

Sure, a Heisman Trophy would be nice, as Travis is one of the popular picks this coming season. But he’d rather win every single game and deliver a title for the Seminoles.

That’s how he explained it on the Preferred Walk On Podcast.

“Yeah it’s a blessing for sure,” Travis said. “Being talked about, especially at that magnitude and how special that award is, it’s a blessing for sure. But, like I said before, man, I’m a guy that wants to win a national championship. I came here to win a national championship.”

Again, Travis couldn’t care less about the personal accolades. Heading into his sixth season, he is focused on the main thing and letting all the other chips fall where they may.

“I never said I’m coming here to win a Heisman. I care about winning the football games. After that, other things will come.”