The Daily Nole — Oct. 25, 2017: Patrick Undergoes Successful Surgery

Happy hump day, Florida State fans. As you settle into fall and get ready for Friday night’s football game, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.

Lead Story

According to his Instagram post, which was later confirmed by head coach Jimbo Fisher, Florida State junior running back Jacques Patrick underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a meniscus tear.

Fisher said during his call-in show on Tuesday night that Patrick’s injury isn’t as serious as once thought, but it is still expected to keep him out for significant time. The injury was first reported on Sunday.

After playing behind Dalvin Cook, Patrick was in the midst of a career-year. Patrick had rushed for 434 yards on a 5.7 yards per carry average this season with a touchdown. The Orlando native had also caught 13 passes for 88 yards.

Between the Lines

There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Wednesday.

News and Notes

ACC men’s basketball media day takes place on Wednesday.

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