This piece isn’t to suggest that Kevin Sperry has surpassed Brock Glenn on the depth chart for 2025, even though Sperry went into the game before Glenn against East Texas A&M. However, it’s more to talk about the positive observations from the small sample size against a bad team.
The first thing to mention is that having a legitimate offensive line makes all the difference in the world, and judging Brock Glenn’s performance the last two years without considering that fact is foolish.
Heck, Glenn performed well in his limited time as well, but this piece will focus on Sperry. He finished the game completing four of five passes for 61 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed 22 yards on three carries and showed good instincts with the ball in his hands. It’s likely he doesn’t have the burst that Castellanos does, but he can move well enough. Here are my three observations:
Poise: This is where having a legitimate offensive line is massive. It gives Sperry confidence and time to process what he’s seeing. Sperry looked in command in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage. There was not a lot of indecisiveness. He dropped back and went through his reads, and got positive yards with his legs when nobody was open. They had a designed QB draw that he sold well, which will make teams respect his legs even more. He also sold the play actions well.
Arm Talent: The first throw in the video below is perfect. He led the running back so he could catch the pass without breaking stride. Sperry seems to have good hand talent, meaning he can change speeds, depending on how far the throw needs to be. The timing on the route to Danzy at the 1:25 mark was good. The touch on the touchdown pass to Ousmane Kromah was perfect.
Grasp of the offense: Gus Malzahn said that Sperry has gotten a lot of reps in the spring and fall, especially with Brock Glenn missing some time with an injury. Sperry doesn’t know the offense as well as Thomas Castellanos, but he seems comfortable with what they are asking him to do. Again, it’s East Texas A&M, and they are not very good. However, Sperry’s ability to play fake, run RPOs, use his legs, and use touch on his passes are all very positive signs as to what he can become in this offense.
It'll be interesting to see who comes off the bench first again in the future between Sperry and Glenn. Both played well, but Sperry has much more time to develop in the system, and has a good offensive line to help expedite that. Here's to hoping FSU has several more blowouts where he'll get time to get some valuable game experience. That would be massive for him and FSU if Thomas Castellanos isn't granted another year of eligibility after this season.