Florida State coach Mike Norvell named James Blackman his starting quarterback to open the season. Blackman got the nod Tuesday after beating out Louisville transfer Jordan Travis and freshman Tate Rodemaker during fall camp. Blackman, meanwhile, showed Norvell he has all the skills and traits of whats necessary to be a very successful quarterback.The Seminoles open the season Sept. 12 at home against Georgia Tech. Although he played behind Deondre Francois in 2018, Blackman got his first taste of college football during Jimbo Fisher's final season in Tallahassee. The 6-foot-5 junior from South Bay enters this season with his fourth play-caller in as many years.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the second year in a row, Florida State has completed a recruiting class without signing a quarterback. The Seminoles have major questions and little depth at quarterback behind likely starter James Blackman. Florida State lost its two main quarterback targets when Lance LeGendre selected Maryland on Wednesday. Over the weekend the Seminoles picked up a commitment from Sandalwood quarterback Jeff Simms. FSU head coach Willie Taggart said the following after not signing a QB recruit for the second year in a row.