Plus, the freshman wide receiver class that looked destined for greatness is having an instant impact this season.
In the new era of the sport, transfer quarterbacks are often well-compensated, semi-professional athletes. They’re still young people capable of highly erratic performance in pressure situations, but they are less immune than ever to public criticism for their performance.
So far, this season has been worse. Leonard failed to complete a single pass of 20 yards or longer against the Northern Illinois Huskies, and his second interception of the day launched the Huskies’ winning field goal drive. The Fighting Irish are one of five FBS teams yet to throw a touchdown pass; they’re tied for 126th nationally in yards per attempt at 5.1; and their overall pass efficiency rating is 130th.
Vandagriff was 3-for-10 for 30 yards with an interception while taking 29 yards in sacks. He was replaced in the fourth quarter by Rutgers Scarlet Knights transfer Gavin Wimsatt, who is more mobile but no more effective as a passer, completing 3-of-7 throws for 14 yards and an interception. But Uiagalelei is who he is, and largely who he has been throughout his college career—not pinpoint accurate and not a willing runner. Florida State’s greater failing to start this season was in building his supporting cast, which is light on playmaking receivers and breakaway running backs. The offensive line is an unexpected weakness as well., Auburn Tigers
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