Florida State heads into Saturday afternoon’s matchup at Boston College with a depth chart that looks a little different than it did earlier in the week.
The Seminoles are set for their ninth game of the 2026 season, opening a two-game road trip in Chestnut Hill against the Eagles. A loss would leave Florida State on the edge of bowl eligibility as it tries to keep a third straight disappointing season from slipping further away.
A few hours before kickoff, the Seminoles made several personnel adjustments.
The biggest offensive change came at quarterback, where junior Malachi Marshall was taken off the depth chart. That leaves Ashton Daniels and Kevin Sperry to handle the position against Boston College.
Florida State also had to reshuffle at receiver after Duce Robinson was ruled out for the season. Jasen Lopez moved into Robinson’s starting spot, while freshman Devin Carter took over Lopez’s previous backup role behind Micahi Danzy.
There were changes on the defensive line as well. Freshman Cam Brooks is now the primary backup to Darryll Desir at defensive end after making his debut last week, following an Achilles tear early in the offseason.
Inside, Deamontae Diggs shifted to the interior because of injury and is listed behind Mandrell Desir at one of the defensive tackle spots. On the other side, Daniel Lyons is the top starter with Kevin Wynn sidelined.
The depth chart also listed the following position battles: K.J. Kirkland, Sr.
OR Antonio Cromartie Jr., So.; Ricky Knight III, Jr. OR Jordan Crutchfield, Fr.; and Conor McAneney, So.
OR Gabe Panikowski, 5th year.
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