FSU football: 3 biggest questions heading into 2021
By Kelvin Hunt
FSU football enters the second year of the Mike Norvell era, although it would be easy to discount last season due to the circumstances.
The coaches and players were dealt a raw deal, but I still it’s fair to say the team underachieved, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
We can always play the what-if game too. What if Jordan Travis starts in the season opener? What if Jordan Travis were healthy enough to start against NC State?
The odds are, the Noles probably pick up one or two more wins on the year. That doesn’t change much, but 5-5 is better than 3-6.
Despite how bad last season was, there were some glimmers of hope with Mike Norvell’s offense. It was adapted to Jordan Travis once he won the starting job during the Jacksonville State game.
The coaching staff’s ability to morph the offense was impressive, and they averaged over 30 points per game when Travis was the starter or played the majority of the snaps.
Mike Norvell has proven he can field a productive offense, but the defense is a question unto itself.
The coaching staff evaluated the players, and some decided to go elsewhere, and others decided to stay. However, the staff decided to use the transfer portal to bring in experienced players that will compete for playing time immediately.
That should speed up the turnaround provided the staff has a normal spring, summer, and fall to implement everything.
With that said, let’s take a look at three concerns heading into 2021.