Top 3 things Mike Norvell must do to salvage the 2024 season

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Start DJ Uiagalelei Against Clemson

I know fans don't want to see DJ Uiagalelei at quarterback again. However, they have no shot to beat Clemson this week, and it'll be the best defense FSU has faced all season. That would not be a smart move to throw Brock Glenn in as a starter with a bye-week coming after this game.

I'd give Uiagalelei a chance to face his former team, and maybe you can catch lightning in a bottle with him motivated to beat them. I doubt it, but Uiagalelei wasn't terrible in the first half against SMU. At the very least, you're preventing Brock Glenn from facing an elite defense, possibly getting hurt, and lowering his confidence.

I'd go to Uiagalelei and the Wild Cat with Lawrance Toafili or Kameron Davis. That keeps the clock moving and gives Clemson something they likely haven't prepared much for since Mike Norvell hasn't used it this year.