Florida State injury updates

Norvell outlines timelines for key players ahead of the opener against Alabama.

Norvell Updates Injury Status as Preseason Camp Winds Down

Florida State shifts toward Alabama as preseason camp winds down. Coach Mike Norvell says the team is in a healthy position heading into a long game-week stretch before the opener, with several players returning from injuries and a few two-deep players listed as questionable for the upcoming week.

Brock Glenn is expected to rejoin practice next week after missing most of fall camp with a lower-body injury, giving the quarterback room to compete. Gavin Blackwell returned and hit the ground running, and Landen Thomas showed his presence after returning from an earlier injury. Squirrel White is listed as limited and could be sidelined for the opener, with Kevin Wynn’s lingering issue possibly stretching into Week 1. On the depth side, Jayson Jenkins has gained confidence after missing spring practice, and Jacob Rizy has emerged as a starting-spot contender. Norvell stressed that depth and competition remain central as the team prepares for the Alabama challenge.

The updates reveal a clear plan: nurture health while building a rotating lineup that can handle early-season attrition. The returnees raise the floor for both sides of the ball, but the roster still carries questions at receiver and along the defensive front. If the team can keep these players healthy, Florida State could start the season with a workable, competitive depth chart rather than lean on a specific unit.

Looking ahead, the opener against Alabama will test how well this recovery-and-rotation approach translates to real-game pressure. The coaching staff must manage reps and recovery through a prolonged game-week rhythm, aiming to avoid flare-ups while keeping fresh legs for a high-profile start. A successful Week 1 health period could set a confident tone for the rest of the season, even if some players are still working back to full speed.

Highlights

The first true test will come when Alabama arrives, and depth will be the deciding factor.