McKenzie Milton
FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson rushes in on Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md.. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Hutchinson, Milton, Weaver honored for college comebacks

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2021 01:37 PM EST

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson rushers against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Hutchinson was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten team in results released Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Hutchinson leads Mayo Clinic Comeback Player semifinalists

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2021 10:22 AM EST

Ten-year-old Ariana Hearn poses with two Florida State students dressed up in garnet and gold outside Doak S. Campbell stadium before an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
North Carolina State at Florida State 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 03:39 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Florida State aims to derail NC State's division title hopes

Bob Ferrante Nov. 04, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Michael Welch, right, with the Florida State Checker Boys, get made before an NCAA college football game against Massachusetts in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Massachusetts at Florida State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

FILE - Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross (8) plays during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton and Clemson receiver Justyn Ross, both of whom faced potential career-threatening injuries, are among the nominees for college football's Comeback Player of the Year award. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
FSU's Milton among nominees for Comeback Player of Year

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 07, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham passes first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Louisville at Florida State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

Wake Forest rolls past mistake-plagued Florida State 35-14

By J.d. Brasier Sep. 18, 2021 07:31 PM EDT
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Sam Hartman threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns, and A.T. Perry grabbed seven passes for 155 yards and a TD as Wake Forest...

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman passes against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Florida State at Wake Forest 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Florida State freshman Danny DiSalvo gets fired up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Jacksonville State Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Jacksonville State at Florida State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 06:57 PM EDT

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) scrambles in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Florida State using 2 quarterbacks to confuse opponents

Bob Ferrante Sep. 10, 2021 11:34 AM EDT

Notre Dame kicker Jonathan Doerer (39), right, and Notre Dame holder Jay Bramblett (19) react after making the game-winning field goal in overtime of an NCAA college football game against Florida State Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Notre Dame won 41-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 8 Notre Dame host Toledo, eager to crank up run game

By John Fineran Sep. 09, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

Alabama offensive lineman Evan Neal (73) places the leather helmet from the "Old Leather Helmet Torphy" on head coach Nick Saban's head after they defeated Miami in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Column: College football survives 1st week of player pay

By Tim Dahlberg Sep. 06, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell arrives before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
Notre Dame at Florida State 9/5/2021

Sep. 05, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 1, 2021, file photo, Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) looks to pass during the Blue-Gold NCAA spring football game in South Bend, Ind. Offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has seen the offense come together behind quarterback Jack Coan, a grad transfer from Wisconsin, and preseason All-American candidates in running back Kyren Williams, tight end Michael Mayer, center Jarrett Patterson and guard Cain Madden, another grad transfer.(AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Friends, now foes in No. 9 Notre Dame-Florida State matchup

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 04, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2019, file photo, Notre Dame defensive back Kyle Hamilton looks on during an NCAA football game in Louisville, Ky. Hamilton was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team defense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble, File)
No. 9 Notre Dame travels to Florida State for season opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Miami starting quarterback D'Eriq King does drills during NCAA college football practice, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Coral Gables, Fla.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 10 Tar Heels, Hokies seek upper hand in ACC matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

FILE - Florida State quarterback McKenzie Milton answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Thursday, July 22, 2021, file photo. Milton, who won his last 24 starts at UCF, now is attempting a comeback with Florida State and competing with Jordan Travis for the right to open the season as the Seminoles’ starting quarterback.(AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Transfer time: New rule brings college football free agency

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2021 02:47 AM EDT

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Florida State looks to climb back to respectability in ACC

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 19, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
FSU's Milton ready to return 2 years after gruesome injury

By Steve Reed Jul. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EDT