Who is Florida State Backup Quarterback? What Happened to DJ Uiagalelei?

Who is Florida State Backup Quarterback?

Florida State's backup quarterback is Brock Glenn. He's a redshirt freshman in his second season with the team, listed behind DJ Uiagalelei on the depth chart. Glenn played in five games during the 2023 season, including two key games—the ACC championship and the Orange Bowl.

Despite his struggles in those games, where he had low passing stats, Glenn was a young player who stepped in when needed due to injuries to other quarterbacks. Before joining Florida State, he was a three-star recruit and originally committed to Ohio State before choosing the Seminoles.

What Happened to DJ Uiagalelei?

DJ Uiagalelei, Florida State's starting quarterback, has struggled recently. After an interception he threw nearly led to a touchdown for Boston College, fans at Doak S. Campbell Stadium began chanting for Brock Glenn, a backup quarterback. Uiagalelei, who joined Florida State from Clemson and Oregon State, was highly regarded but hasn't met expectations so far.

He had a poor performance in a loss to Georgia Tech and another disappointing game at home against a lower-ranked team. In the first two games of the season, he's completed 40 of 69 passes for 463 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Florida State Quarterbacks 2024

The quarterbacks on Florida State's 2024 roster are:

• DJ Uiagalelei
• Brock Glenn
• Luke Kromenhoek
• Trever Jackson (freshman)
• Michael Grant (redshirt freshman)
• Dylan McNamara (redshirt sophomore)

Florida State Coach

Florida State's head coach is Mike Norvell. Born on October 11, 1981, he has a background as a college football player and coach. He played wide receiver at the University of Central Arkansas, where he set school records. Norvell started his coaching career at Tulsa and later worked at various schools, including Memphis, where he became known for his high-scoring offenses.

He became Florida State's head coach in December 2019. Under his leadership, the Seminoles have seen significant improvements, including a 10–3 season in 2022 and a perfect 12–0 record in 2023. Despite an undefeated season in 2023, the team was left out of the College Football Playoff but won the ACC Championship. Norvell has been recognized with several coaching awards for his achievements. He is married to Maria Norvell, and they have a daughter.

Florida State Seminoles

The Florida State Seminoles football team represents Florida State University in college football. They play in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The team is coached by Mike Norvell and plays at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.

Florida State has a storied history with three national championships, nineteen conference titles, and six division titles. They have had three undefeated seasons and are known for a long streak of top-four finishes in the AP Poll and consecutive winning seasons. The team also boasts impressive records for winning streaks in both overall games and conference games.

Notable achievements include producing three Heisman Trophy winners and over 300 professional players, with several inducted into various football halls of fame. The Seminoles are named after Fred Biletnikoff and Bobby Bowden, both legends in football. The program has a strong winning percentage, many bowl game appearances, and numerous bowl victories, including five Orange Bowls.