Florida football: Florida State injury report ahead of Gators’ clash
You thought Florida football had it bad with injuries at one point. Well, you haven’t seen the injury report for Saturday’s opponent, Florida State.
Looking at the latest injury report for Florida State really makes you sit back and take stock of how lucky we’ve had it with Florida football.
Yes, we lost our starting quarterback in Feleipe Franks, but Kyle Trask has filled in nicely.
We did have a bump where a couple of our linemen were out injured, but we weathered that storm.
With regards to Florida State, the Seminoles have 17 players on their injured list. If you are keeping score at home, they have nearly as many injured as they do starting — on both sides of the football.
I would feel bad if it were anyone but Florida State. And Miami. Really hard to feel bad for the Hurricanes in any respect outside a natural disaster.
But, here is the most recent list of the Florida State walking wounded heading into Saturday’s game with Florida football:
Out
Darius Washington, offensive line
Offensive lineman Darius Washington elected to take this year as a redshirt year and is not playing.
Marvin Wilson, defensive tackle
Florida State defensive tackle Marvin Wilson recently had surgery on his hand and is not available for the rest of the season.
Ontario Wilson, wide receiver
Wide receiver Ontario Wilson suffered a broken shoulder in October and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Cyrus Fagan, defensive back
Defensive back Cyrus Fagan has been out with an unknown leg injury and has been ruled out against Florida football Saturday.
Keyshawn Helton, wide receiver
Florida State wide receiver Keyshawn Helton suffered a knee injury in the middle of October and is expected to be out for the rest of the season.
Jaiden Lars-Woodbey, defensive back
Defensive back Jaiden Lars-Woodbey suffered a lower left leg injury and will be out of Saturday’s game with Florida football.
Joshua Kaindoh, defensive end
Florida State defensive end Joshua Kaindoh suffered a right ankle injury in September and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Anthony Grant, running back
Running back Anthony Grant has been out of the lineup due to personal reasons since September, It is unlikely he will play against Florida football Saturday.
Logan Tyler, punter
Florida State punter Logan Tyler was suspended from the team for an off-field incident in September, There is currently no timetable for his return to the team.
Travis Jay, defensive back
Defensive back Travis Jay has been out of the lineup since August for personal reasons. He is unlikely to suit up against Florida football Saturday.
Christian Meadows, offensive line
Florida State offensive lineman Christian Meadows aggravated a previous shoulder injury in August and has not returned to the team.
Questionable
Ricky Aguayo, kicker
Florida State kicker Ricky Aguayo has been out of practice with an unknown illness. He is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game with Florida football.
Tre’ McKitty, tight end
Tight end Tre’ McKitty sat out against Boston College due to an ankle injury, He is listed as questionable to play against Florida football Saturday night.
Dontae Lucas, offensive line
Florida State offensive lineman Dontae Lucas injured his leg and is listed as questionable against Florida football.
Warren Thompson, wide receiver
Wide receiver Warren Thompson has been held out of games for a personal matter. It is not known if he will be ready to play Saturday at Florida.
Probable
Dontavious Jackson, defensive back
Florida State defensive back Dontavious Jackson suffered a hand injury but is listed as probable against Florida football Saturday.
Cam Akers, running back
Florida State leading rusher Cam Akers suffered a toe injury against Boston College but is expected to play against Florida football Saturday.
No. 8 Florida football will host Florida State at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.