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As the Florida State Seminoles gear up for Saturday's matchup against the Boston College Eagles—their first game without Mike Norvell as head coach since 2020—they will also be missing star wide receiver Duce Robinson. ESPN insider Pete Thamel reported that Robinson suffered a torn ACL in last weekend's loss to Clemson and will be out for the rest of the 2026 season, including the Boston College game.
Robinson had been one of the few bright spots for Florida State this year, leading the team with 483 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 24 receptions over the first eight games. Before joining the Seminoles, he began his college career at USC and transferred to Tallahassee in 2025. In his first season with Florida State, he also led the team in receiving, tallying 56 catches for 1,081 yards and four scores.
The dynamic playmaker chose to return for a final college season instead of entering the NFL Draft, a decision that now appears to have backfired. With his eligibility exhausted, Robinson has likely played his last college snap unless he receives an NCAA waiver or a court order granting him additional eligibility.
Key Analysis
Robinson's injury is a significant blow to a Florida State offense that has struggled for consistency. His production accounted for a large share of the Seminoles' passing attack, and his absence will force younger receivers to step up. The timing is especially harsh for Robinson, who bet on himself by returning to school to boost his draft stock but now faces a long rehabilitation instead. The Seminoles will also be without Norvell for the first time in six years, making this a challenging transition period for the program.
Originally reported by saturdaydownsouth.