While all eyes have been on the NFL, Florida State's redshirt junior quarterback Tate Rodemaker has decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, a move that's shaking up the college football world. This comes right before the Seminoles' high-stakes Orange Bowl clash against Georgia. A decision like this doesn't just ripple; it creates waves.
Rodemaker, who stepped up after Jordan Travis suffered a season-ending injury, showed promise in his limited time as the starter. He took the reins in November, leading the Seminoles to a win against North Alabama and then a victory over Florida, finishing the regular season with a perfect 12-0 record. Despite his efforts, Rodemaker sat out the ACC Championship due to a concussion, and now, he's sitting out of Florida State's future plans.
So, why the sudden exit? It seems the Seminoles' active pursuit of other quarterbacks in the transfer portal might have played a part. With names like Oregon State's DJ Uiagalelei and Washington State's Cam Ward floating around, it looks like FSU is playing the field, leaving Rodemaker to reassess his place in the team's pecking order.
Rodemaker's decision puts FSU in a tight spot for the Orange Bowl. With Brock Glenn, the only other scholarship quarterback who has seen action this season, likely to start against Georgia, the Seminoles' quarterback situation seems as unsettled as a fumble in the fourth quarter.
This move by Rodemaker isn't just a transfer; it's a statement. In the high-stakes game of college football, where the transfer portal giveth and taketh away, players like Rodemaker are taking control of their destinies. Whether this is a smart career move or a desperate Hail Mary, only time will tell.