The Daily Nole — Dec. 18, 2018: FSU’s Jackson to Return for Senior Season

It’s Tuesday, Florida State fans. As your day goes on and the holiday nears, 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

Brian Burns, Florida State’s best defensive end, has already declared for the NFL Draft, but the Seminoles’ best player at linebacker announced on Monday that he will stay for a senior season.

Dontavious Jackson took to social media to make the announcement after a breakthrough 2018. After recording less than 20 tackles as a sophomore, Jackson finished second on the team in 2018 with 75 stops, seven tackles for loss, a sack, an interception and a forced fumble.

Jackson played in all 12 games and started 10 for the Seminoles this past season. The Houston native came to Tallahassee as a 4-star prospect in 2016.

Between the Lines

FSU basketball defeated Southeast Missouri State on Monday night, 85-68.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.

News and Notes

FSU forward Phil Cofer was held scoreless in his season debut on Monday night.

FSU women’s hoops remains unranked in the AP Poll.

FSU baseball will begin the year ranked 10th in the Collegiate Baseball Poll.

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Mike Ferguson is the editor of The Daily Nole. Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeWFerguson