FSU tailback Lucas to miss remainder of season

David Hale, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 9, 2024, 12:08 PM ET

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• College football reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware.Florida State will lack tailback Jaylin Lucas for the remainder of the season

, coach Mike Norvell said.Florida State does not launch details on injuries, however Norvell said that Lucas has a remaining redshirt he can use

and would have two years of eligibility remaining. Norvell stated he expects Lucas going back to FSU in 2025.”I’m still really excited about what his future is as a Seminole,”Norvell stated, “however it’s unfortunate we’re going to lose him for the rest of the season. “Lucas became part of the Seminoles ‘running back rotation and is among the most explosive kick returners in the country. A transfer from Indiana, he completed

last season with 572 return backyards and a touchdown.FSU expected its running game to be the strength of its offense in 2024, but through an 0-2 start, the Seminoles rank 128th nationally in rush lawns per game(59.5)and Lucas has actually had just 2 brings for 13 lawns. He’s likewise had 3 catches for 39 lawns as a receiver.Norvell said he expects some of Florida State’s more youthful running backs, including highly touted freshman Kam Davis, to fill deep space left by Lucas ‘injury.”Our ideas are with him as he’s jumping into the rehab part of recovery, and I understand he’ll do a fantastic task of continuing to help the guys on the field.