Florida State makes final decision on Hykeem Williams, Jeremiah Byers vs Boston College

Florida State is once again in primetime action, facing off against Boston College Monday night. However, the Seminoles will go into the game shorthanded thanks to a few injuries.

There are four players in total in total for head coach Mike Norvell heading into the game. Wide receiver Hykeem Williams and right tackle Jeremiah Byers are the biggest two. Neither will see action against Boston College in the team’s second game of the season.

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Williams did not play in the season opener against Georgia Tech, missing out due to the same injury. Earlier in the week, Norvell was “hopeful” Williams would be able to play. But it has not worked out and Florida State will be down a wide receiver.

Byers is a new issue though, starting across the pond while protecting quarterback DJ Uiagalelei. He has been a staple in the program throughout the past two years, starting in every game during the 2023 season and in the Week 0 matchup as well.

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Two backup linebackers, Omar Graham Jr. and Shawn Murphy, will be out too. Florida State confirmed as such to On3’s Warchant a couple of hours ahead of kickoff.

Paul Finebaum: Florida State ‘is in trouble,’ but College Football Playoff hopes are still alive

Paul Finebaum doesn’t believe the College Football Playoff is out of reach for Florida State, even after their demoralizing loss to Georgia Tech in Ireland.

During the latest edition of Get Up on ESPN, Finebaum explained that while Mike Norvell’s team may have had their spirits crushed, they need to get back on the horse and recapture their motivation. The season is far from over for the Seminoles.

“No. I mean, they’re not in great shape, but the hyperbole is going to have to pause for a few minutes, because Greeny, one loss does not end your season,” Finebaum said to Mike Greenberg, regarding whether Florida State’s CFP hopes went up in smoke in Ireland. “It’s a conference loss, and I think that’s the most important thing, because in the new world, the ACC champion would end up getting a bid to the playoffs. So, that puts them in a problematic situation.

“I think, really, ultimately, where Florida State is in trouble, is their schedule. They have Notre Dame later, which plays for the at-large bid. They also have Miami, a number of other key games, including Clemson. So, they’re in trouble. And you know, their fans won’t be able to sue their way into the Playoff this year, like they tried last year.”

That’s the reality for Florida State — as Finebaum basically put it, the Seminoles still control their own destiny. If they win against their stiffest competition, Norvell and company will likely do enough to get into the Playoff.