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FSU football: 10 things that will define Noles’ 2021 season

By Kelvin Hunt

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Chief Osceola and Renegade of the Florida State Seminoles planet the flaming spear on the 50 yardline before the game against the Boston College Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 11, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State defeated Boston College 45 to 7. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Chief Osceola and Renegade of the Florida State Seminoles planet the flaming spear on the 50 yardline before the game against the Boston College Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 11, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State defeated Boston College 45 to 7. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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FSU football has a lot of variables that could impact how the season goes in 2021, which could make or break things for Mike Norvell as he heads into his second season.

Positive signs coming out of fall camp and on the recruiting trail, which has FSU football fans feeling optimistic after finishing 3-6 last season.

Here are 10 things FSU football fans can look for that will define the 2021 season for the Noles (in no particular order).

10. Injury Luck

The Noles had awful injury luck over the past few years, dating back to 2016 when Derwin James was lost for the season against Charleston Southern.

The following season saw Deondre Francois injured in the season opener. The program had some underlying issues, but that injury seemed to hit the NOS button on helping FSU football get to where it has gone.

We’ve seen injuries to players on the offensive line, wide receivers, and the secondary over the past couple of years.

I mentioned it on the Built For Playmakers Podcast this week. I believe the starters are solid and Mike Norvell can win 6-7 games with them if there are no major injuries.

However, the reserves concern me since there’s a considerable drop-off in their level of play. If the Noles have good injury luck, it’ll mean FSU will show improvement on the field in 2021.

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