Florida State will be missing several key pieces when Clemson comes to Tallahassee on Oct. 31, with starting cornerback Quindarrius Jones among the Seminoles’ players listed out on the first injury report.
The Tigers, 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the ACC, face Florida State, which enters at 3-4 and 1-3, at 7 p.m. on ACC Network.
Jones had already dealt with injuries earlier this season, sitting out games against Central Arkansas and Alabama before returning for matchups with Virginia, Louisville and Miami. Now he’s back on the sidelines.
Florida State’s injury list also includes leading rusher Ousmane Kromah, who was hurt against Miami on Oct. 17 and is out for the season after suffering a fracture and dislocation in his left ankle. The Seminoles are also expected to be without multiple defenders, including starting linebackers Chris Jones and Omar Graham Jr., though both are listed as probable. Jones leads the team in tackles.
Clemson’s report is shorter, with backup wide receiver Gordon Sellars III listed as questionable because of a concussion.
The Tigers’ injury report also includes Corian Gipson, Polo Anderson, Shavar Young Jr., Cole Turner, David Eziomume and Mason Wade as out.
Florida State’s report, meanwhile, shows a long list of unavailable players: Samuel Singleton Jr., Karson Hobbs, Jamari Howard, Blake Nichelson, Izayia Williams, Daylen Green and Noah LaVallee are all out, while DB K.J. Kirkland is questionable. Along with Malachi Marshall, Jordan Crutchfield, Mikai Gbayor and Caleb LaVallee, Omar Graham Jr. and Chris Jones are listed as probable.
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