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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TALLAHASSEE, FL – SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive End Jared Verse #5 of the Florida State Seminoles warms up before the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 9, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

DE Jared Verse

The former Albany transfer has not had the statistical season that he was hoping for, but he is still making an effort to have maximum impact on a football game. There are times where Jared Verse is consistently getting double and triple teamed by opposing offensive linemen. This is to be expected for a pass rusher that is anticipating on get selected within the first two rounds of the NFL Draft.

In regards to the Duke contest, the Blue Devils have discussed the possibility of playing quarterback Riley Leonard against Florida State. Leonard has been dealing with an ankle injury that he suffered against in their loss against Notre Dame. What makes the signal caller so special is his best ability to utilize his legs. However, if he is not a viable threat as a scrambler, the FSU’s defense could make Duke’s offense one-dimensional.

Verse could have a field day against the Blue Devils’ offensive line if Leonard is content with staying in the pocket.

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