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Even with likely Heisman candidate Jordan Travis, FSU focuses on QB competition

When an injury to Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis in last season’s Louisville game forced the Seminoles to turn to backup Tate Rodemaker, it showcased the importance of developing depth at the position.

Rodemaker entered with 1:37 left in the first half and threw an interception on his second pass attempt, yet the redshirt sophomore would bounce back to throw 2 touchdown passes, leading FSU to a come-from-behind 35-31 win against the Cardinals on Sept. 16.

While Travis would return to guide Florida State to wins in seven of its next 10 games and a No.