The updated injury report for FSU just dropped Saturday night, and it’s a gut punch for the Seminoles heading into their ACC opener against the SMU Mustangs on Monday. What started Friday as one thing has definitely taken a turn for the worse for some key players, setting up a wild kickoff inside Doak Campbell Stadium.
SMU’s Injury List Is Still Brutal For Monday’s Showdown
First up, let’s talk about the SMU Mustangs. Their injury situation hasn’t budged one bit since the initial report, and that means they’re still facing some serious holes. They’re going to be without a whole crew of guys, starting with their running back room, where Link Rhodes, Christian Rhodes, and EJ Kelly are all out. That’s a massive hit to their ground game. On the offensive line, Abel Hoopii is out. Their defense is also feeling the pain, with linebackers Kenneth Goodwin III and Caden Marshall sidelined, plus cornerback Deuce Gilbert. Seriously, that’s a ton of talent missing.
It’s not all doom and gloom on the “out” list for SMU, but they’ve got some question marks, too. Wide receiver Daylon Singleton, along with safeties Ahmaad Mosses and Jaden Miller-Jones, are all questionable for the game. The good news, if there is any, is that they don’t have anyone listed as probable or doubtful.
FSU’s Report Took a Turn, And It’s Not Pretty
Now, let’s get to the Florida State side of things, because their updated report is where the real drama is. Wide receiver Tae’Shaun Gelsey and defensive back K.J. Kirkland were initially listed as questionable, but now? They’ve both been downgraded to doubtful for the game. That’s a huge blow, especially with tight end Gavin Markey also joining them in the doubtful category. Losing three potential impact players to the doubtful list just days before a big ACC opener? That’s rough, plain and simple.
The bad news doesn’t stop there for the Seminoles. Defensive lineman Darryll Desir was looking good, initially listed as probable, but his status has now shifted to questionable. You never want to see a guy move in the wrong direction on the injury report. It’s not all bad, though, as FSU does have a decent number of players listed as probable. This includes cornerback Quindarrius Jones, safety Ashlynd Barker, running backs Amari Thomas and Zay Parks, linebacker Caleb LaVallee, offensive lineman Bradyn Welch-Joiner, and defensive lineman Kevin Wynn. Still, FSU has players who are definitively out, like wide receiver Devin Carter and defensive backs Chuck Kennon, Karson Hobbs, and Jordan Crutchfield. This team is going to have to dig deep.
This ACC opener for both FSU and SMU is gonna be wild with all these injury shifts. You can catch the action on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday. With so many key guys out, questionable, or hobbled, every snap is gonna count big time in this one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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