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Jordan Travis praises Tate Rodemaker after comeback victory over Louisville

Barkley-Truaxby: Barkley Truax09/17/22BarkleyTruax
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Florida State‘s backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker was forced into Friday’s 35-31 victory over the Louisville Cardinals on the road following a first-half leg injury to starter Jordan Travis. Despite a rocky start, Rodemaker was able to lead the ‘Noles back from a halftime deficit to remain unbeaten on the season.

Following the victory, Travis, who returned to the sideline in the second half of Friday’s game on crutches and in a boot, was the first to congratulate his fellow cohort on his comeback performance.

“TATE RODEMAKER!!!!! I couldn’t be happier AT ALL. No one knows what that kid has been through. God is great all the time! Great win,” Travis tweeted after midnight Saturday morning.

Rodemaker finished the game completing 6-of-10 passes for 109 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

Mike Norvell provides update on Jordan Travis, Jared Verse after injuries vs Louisville

Jordan Travis’ injury in the second quarter of Florida State’s game against Louisvillecreated plenty of question marks for Mike Norvell and Co. The Seminoles headman then provided an update on their starting quarterback, as well as star defender Jared Verse.

Travis has been ruled out for the rest of the game, Norvell told ESPN’s Paul Carcaterra at halftime, and was seen on crutches on the sideline. That means it’s Tate Rodemaker’sshow the rest of the way in the Friday night showdown.

In addition, Verse was seen in street clothes, Carcaterra said. That’s a huge blow to the Seminoles defense considering Verse leads the team in sacks.

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Travis was trying to get out of the pocket when a Louisville defender landed on his left leg. He then was helped off the field and called for help once he got the ball out. Once he left, it meant Florida State had to turn to Tate Rodemaker under center.

Travis was off to a hot start in the game, completing his first 11 passes. But he struggled after that, going 13-for-17 for 157 yards and two touchdowns at the time of his injury. He was also trying to help Florida State come back from a 21-14 deficit in the second quarter on the road.