FSU lists co-starters in DJ Uiagalelei, Brock Glenn at QB for Clemson game
By: Bob Ferrante - The OsceolaDJ Uiagalelei and Brock Glenn are listed with an "or" designation on Florida State's revised depth chart ahead of Saturday's game against Clemson.
Norvell said Uiagalelei had "something with his hand after the 42-16 loss at SMU. On Monday he said the Seminoles' starting quarterback will be evaluated this week.
"DJ has something that we're going to evaluate throughout the course of the week and see where it goes from there," Norvell said.
Norvell was asked if Uiagalelei was pulled due to injury or performance as the move was made after an interception return for a touchdown to extend SMU's lead to 42-16.
"When we had the pick 6 it was going to be an opportunity for Brock to go in there. I was making the change," Norvell said.
Uiagalelei is completing a career-low 53.8 percent of his passes with four touchdowns and six interceptions.
Glenn was 0 for 4 in his season debut against SMU, with one drop.
Notable depth chart updates
The "or" update at quarterback is one of several changes by FSU on Monday morning. Hykeem Williams and Kentron Poitier are now co-starters at one receiver spot. Deuce Spann as added as a co-backup behind Ja'Khi Douglas.At tight end, there are three co-starters: Kyle Morlock, Landen Thomas and Brian Courtney.
Norvell also announced guard Richie Leonard will be out for the rest of the season with an injury.
On the offensive line, there are now multiple positions with co-starters: LG Keiondre Jones or Bryson Estes, RG TJ Ferguson or Andre' Otto, and RT Jeremiah Byers as starter ahead of Jaylen Early. Robert Scott is now listed as a co-backup at left tackle while Richie Leonard IV, who missed the SMU game, has been removed.
FSU's offense has been among the nation's worst through five games, averaging just 15.2 points per game (126th among the 134 FBS teams). The Seminoles have been plagued by drops (four at SMU) as well as porous pass protection.
