JUST IN: Four-Star Wide Receiver Finally Clears the Air Regarding the True Reason Behind Decision to Decommits from Florida State Football…
Florida State is losing recruits as their season spirals downward.
The Seminoles are off to a rough start in 2024, and their recruits are beginning to take notice. On Tuesday, four-star wide receiver Malik Clark announced his decision to decommit from Florida State, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports.
“BREAKING: Four-Star WR Malik Clark has Decommitted from Florida State, he tells me for @on3recruits,” Fawcett reported on X (formerly known as Twitter). “The 6’3 185 WR from Rock Hill, SC had been Committed to the Seminoles since July. Holds a total of 40 Offers.”
Clark, hailing from Rock Hill, SC, has reopened his recruitment, with North Carolina and South Carolina emerging as key contenders. His departure weakens Florida State’s recruiting class, especially at the wide receiver position.
After a crushing loss to SMU that dropped them to 1-4, head coach Mike Norvell faces the challenge of righting the ship. After narrowly missing a College Football Playoff spot last season, the Seminoles now have to fight hard just to secure a bowl game in a grueling ACC schedule.
Is Florida State’s Season Over?
If measured by their preseason aspirations, Florida State’s season is likely over. With three ACC losses already, even an 8-4 finish likely won’t be enough for a conference championship berth or a top-12 ranking for an at-large playoff spot.
While a bowl game is still within reach, the team’s quarterback play must drastically improve. Whether DJ Uiagalelei or backup Brock Glenn steps up, the quarterback position is a glaring issue that needs immediate attention.
Uiagalelei, a once-promising transfer, has struggled, completing under 54% of his passes with four touchdowns and six interceptions through five games. Norvell has hinted at a potential quarterback change after Uiagalelei’s poor performances, including being benched in the fourth quarter against SMU for Glenn. Glenn, who had two difficult starts as a freshman last season, may get another chance, though Florida State’s remaining schedule, featuring three ranked teams, won’t make it easy.
Florida State’s season isn’t entirely lost, but without a major turnaround in quarterback play, reaching six wins and earning a bowl game seems challenging.
