Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker has reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reported Monday that “a source close to the family” said Rodemaker made the “incredibly difficult” decision to enter the portal and will not play in the Orange Bowl on Saturday against Georgia.
Rodemaker took over starting quarterback duties after Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending left leg injury against North Alabama on Nov. 18.
“This decision to enter the portal was incredibly difficult,” the source close to the family told 247Sports. “However, with the unforgiving nature of the calendar relative to transfer portal players and bowl games and limited opportunities remaining for transfer quarterbacks, the family felt this move was in Tate’s best interest. Florida State has quite publicly recruited multiple quarterbacks in this transfer cycle, so Tate and his family reluctantly came to the decision that now was the time to move on.”
Rodemaker was 32-of-56 passing this season for 510 yards and five touchdowns. He started in one game this season against Florida on Nov. 25 in Gainesville, guiding the Seminoles to a 24-15 win and a perfect 12-0 regular season.
He was expected to start in the ACC Championship game against Louisville on Dec. 2 but did not play due to concussion protocol. Rodemaker did dress for warm-ups, but freshman Brock Glenn started and played the entirety of the game. Rodemaker changed into street clothes once the game had started.
The source cited that FSU recruiting quarterbacks out of the transfer portal played a part in Rodemaker’s decision to enter the portal. Both Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and Washington State quarterback Cam Ward have made official visits to FSU.
Neither Uiagalelei nor Ward have decided as to where they will be playing next season.
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2023-12-25 20:13:30
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