As if things couldn’t get any worse for the Florida State Seminoles, a recent report from 247Sports indicated quarterback DJ Uiagalelei had surgery on his injured throwing hand and could miss the rest of the season – which would likely end his collegiate career.
Uiagalelei could apply for a medical hardship waiver if he does end up missing the season, but because he has played over 30% of FSU’s games it is unlikely he would have it approved.
Uiagalelei spent the first three seasons of his career at Clemson before transferring to Oregon State in 2023, and then coming back to the ACC to take over Mike Norvell’s club.
The veteran quarterback didn’t have a great month with the ‘Noles, completing a career-low 53.8% of his passes with four touchdowns and six interceptions in five games. Florida State went 1-4 in those contests.
After Uiagalelei exited Florida State’s Week 5 loss to SMU, Brock Glenn stepped in under center. Glenn failed to complete an attempt on four passes, and is now set to start Saturday’s game against Clemson.
The four-star prospect was the 21st ranked quarterback in the 2023 class, and he completed 19 passes for 239 yards and a pair of touchdowns as a true freshman last season.