FSU football: Impact players for matchup versus Duke

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 14: Jared Verse #5 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of a game against the Syracuse Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /

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CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 16: Jordan Travis #13 of the Florida State Seminoles calls a play during the first half of the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

QB Jordan Travis

Yes, I get it… Another week where I feature redshirt senior quarterback Jordan Travis in an impact player article. However, the truth of the matter is that Travis is so beneficial to the success of this football team. His dual-threat ability will be key if the Seminoles hope to beat a top-25 opponent in the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday.

The veteran signal caller has had a successful season thus far for the Seminoles. While it hasn’t been up to Heisman Trophy winning standards, he is still listed as the fourth-best odds to win the award, according to DraftKings.

I know that there are rival Florida Gator fans out there comparing Travis and Mertz statistically, but they have to understand that the Seminoles have had the luxury of sitting starters in the second half, while the Gators have been in closer contests. The moral of the story is that Travis does whatever it takes to get his team the victory.

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