FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Point out quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not participate in in the Orange Bowl and Brock Glenn will start off versus Ga on Saturday, the Seminoles stated Monday.
Previously in the day, 247Sporting activities and The Athletic noted Rodemaker intends to enter the transfer portal.
Rodemaker participated in open up practices main up to the Christmas crack. The Seminoles (13-) arrived in Fort Lauderdale on Christmas night time to start off final preparations for the matchup with Georgia (12-1) and Florida Point out coach Mike Norvell spoke of Glenn’s looming start just after having off the plane.
Glenn also started off the ACC championship game for Florida Condition.
“Definitely enthusiastic to see him take the stage from his very first start out to his second get started,” Norvell reported. “A ton of confidence in what he’ll be equipped to do, what he’ll be able to carry out. It is aspect of the new age of college or university athletics. I know Brock is going to be fired up and excited for the opportunity that he has.”
A redshirt junior quarterback, Rodemaker stepped in for wounded Jordan Travis on Nov. 18 to manual Florida State to a acquire in excess of North Alabama. A week later on, he led Florida Condition to a victory at Florida. In 2023, Rodemaker concluded 32 of 56 passes for 510 yards with 5 touchdowns and no interceptions.
Glenn has concluded 10 of 25 passes for 90 yards this season, commencing for the Seminoles from Louisville in the ACC championship activity. Early enrollee Luke Kromenhoek, who signed on Wednesday, is also established to be part of the group for bowl techniques.
The Seminoles have also welcomed in Washington Condition transfer Cam Ward and Oregon Condition transfer DJ Uiagalelei for visits in December. Neither quarterback has produced a choice about in which he will enjoy in 2024.
Florida Point out will be shorthanded for the bowl sport. Functioning back again Trey Benson, wide receiver Johnny Wilson and defensive stop Jared Verse have all entered the NFL draft early and opted out. Limited conclusion Jaheim Bell and defensive tackle Fabien Lovett are coming into the draft but have not clarified if they will engage in in the bowl activity.
“It’s about the gamers that are listed here and the do the job that they set in,” Norvell mentioned. “I’m grateful for each player that we have.”
Georgia is scheduled to arrive in South Florida late Tuesday afternoon.
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