The Daily Nole — Aug. 27, 2018: FSU to Reportedly Name Starting QB

It’s Monday, Florida State fans. As you start your new week, 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

Big news is expected to break on Monday as Florida State football is expected to name a starting quarterback for next week’s opener against Virginia Tech. This is according to a report from 247Sports’ Josh Newberg.

Fall camp wrapped up on Sunday and most believe that redshirt junior Deondre Francois will emerge as the starter. Francois was the 2016 ACC Rookie of the Year, but appeared in just one game last season before suffering a season-ending patella tendon injury.

The most likely to unseat Francois is sophomore James Blackman. Blackman started 12 games in Francois’ absence last season. Also vying for the job is redshirt freshman left-hander Bailey Hockman.

Between the Lines

FSU soccer defeated Middle Tennessee State on Sunday, 5-0.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Monday.

News and Notes

Athlon Sports lists Florida State’s 1999 team as the second best preseason No. 1 of all-time.

Former FSU outfielder James Ramsey will join the baseball staff as a volunteer assistant.

FSU has named redshirt junior Deondre Francois the starting quarterback for next week’s opener against Virginia Tech.

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