Florida State vs. Miami: Pre-Game Injury Updates For The Seminoles And Hurricanes
Kickoff is closing in for Florida State's home game against the Miami Hurricanes in Doak Campbell Stadium. This will be the first of two in-state rivalry games over the next three weeks as the Seminoles stake their claim for another possible state championship.
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Ahead of the contest, there are multiple players to watch for the Seminoles to see who will be available during the game. Star wide receivers Johnny Wilson and Keon Coleman are expected to return after missing the win over Pittsburgh.
Outside of those two, defensive tackle Dennis Briggs, wide receiver Hykeem Williams, wide receiver Deuce Spann, defensive back Jarrian Jones, defensive back KJ Kirkland, and defensive back Edwin Joseph have been unavailable in recent weeks.
Plus, Miami is dealing with some injuries of their own as quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has been playing at less than 100% for most of the season. Defensive back Daryl Porter went down during the Hurricanes' most recent loss to North Carolina State.
NoleGameday will be keeping an eye on the players mentioned above and more to determine who is available to play on Saturday. Follow along below for updates before the Seminoles kick off against the Hurricanes.
— Keon Coleman, Johnny Wilson, Deuce Spann, and Hykeem Williams are all warming up early in pregame. It'll be interesting to see if Spann and Williams come out in full pads later.
— I didn't see defensive back Akeem Dent or linebacker DJ Lundy warming up. They may come out as the game continues to draw closer.
— Lawrance Toafili is on the field and he doesn't look hampered after being forced to leave the win over Pittsburgh early. It seems like he should be available to play today.
— Miami will reportedly start true freshman Emory Williams over veteran Tyler Van Dyke. Over his last four starts, Van Dyke has been dealing with various injuries while throwing five touchdowns to ten interceptions.
— I did not spot Miami defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. warming up with his position group. No one is wearing full pads yet so that could change.
— Jordan Travis is warming up in full pads. No sign of a limp after he looked to be dealing with some pain late in the win against Pittsburgh. Brock Glenn is also out there and he's still sporting a wrap around his left wrist.
— Keon Coleman, Johnny Wilson, Hykeem Williams, Deuce Spann, Kentron Poitier, and Destyn Hill are all in full pads. A great sign for the Seminoles.
— Miami has Tyler Van Dyke, Emory Williams, and Jacurri Brown warming up at quarterback.
— Defensive back Akeem Dent, defensive back Jarrian Jones, linebacker DJ Lundy, running back Lawrance Toafili, offensive lineman Robert Scott, and offensive lineman Darius Washington are in full pads.
— Defensive tackle Dennis Briggs is back after missing the last two games.
— Wide receiver Darion Williamson and defensive back Edwin Joseph are not available for the Seminoles.
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