Keon Coleman shares how Florida State offense is different than Michigan State

Florida State transfer Keon Coleman will soon be making his debut in garnet and gold and is feeling confident in his transition coming in from Michigan State.

Coleman led the Spartans in receiving in 2022 with 58 catches for 798 yards and seven touchdowns, but he opted to seek a new opportunity elsewhere after going through spring practice. Now that he’s spent a summer and is three weeks away from beginning his new journey at FSU, Coleman revealed how the Seminoles’ offense differs from what he’s used to at Michigan State.

“There are only so many concepts that you can run,” Coleman said. “[The playbook] is more open [at Florida State] because you have more guys that can make more plays all over the place. It’s really just an open offense, you’re just running at your tempo.”

Coleman should adjust to the ACC just fine, and will be a key factor in the receiving success in Tallahassee in 2023. Pairing him out wide with the 6-foot-7, 240-pound Johnn Wilson — Florida State may boast one of the more explosive offenses in the conference in 2023.

In 2022, Wilson caught 43 passes for 897 yards and five scores, including 8 receptions for 202 yards in the Cheez-It Bowl. Wilson and Coleman figure to be quarterback Jordan Travis‘ two favorite targets.

Plus, Coleman has surrounded himself with a wide receiving corps littered with experienced as the Seminoles return six of their top eight wide receivers from last season. Any issues with playbook retention or schematic education can be dealt with swiftly on the practice field.

Following a 10-win 2023 season, expectations are through the roof for head coach Mike Norvell, Coleman and the Seminoles. Hoping to be a major player in the ACC this season, the College Football Playoff is FSU’s ultimate goal. 2022 could be the start of a new era in Florida State football history — and fans across the country are taking notice.

With Coleman leading the charge, FSU kicks off the new season with a neutral-site matchup against LSU. Lofty expectations surround both teams this season, and a loss for either team could hurt their postseason chances before their season really even begins. Florida State will be looking to take home a victory over the Tigers for a second consecutive season.

The marquee matchup is set for Sunday, Sept. 3 in Orlando at 7:30 p.m. ET live on ABC. LSU is a 2.5-point favorite heading into August.