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Florida State linebacker depth weakens before Alabama matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 10:07 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Florida State linebacker depth weakens before Alabama matchup

Summary

Florida State University faces significant linebacker depth issues ahead of its game against Alabama on Saturday, September 19. Freshmen linebackers Izayia Williams and Daylen Green will miss the rest of the season due to injuries, while veteran Blake Nichelson is also expected to be sidelined. These developments follow a loss to SMU and come as FSU prepares for a key matchup at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Remaining players in the rotation include Chris Jones, Caleb LaValle, and Omar Graham Jr., among others. Head coach Mike Norvell expressed optimism that younger players will seize opportunities resulting from these absences.

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•Izayia Williams and Daylen Green out for the season.
•Blake Nichelson expected to miss significant time.
•FSU faces Alabama on September 19 at 3:30 p.m.
•Remaining linebackers include Chris Jones and Caleb LaValle.
•Norvell hopes younger players will step up in expanded roles.

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10:07 AMYahoo Sports — FSU football linebacker depth takes major hit before Alabama

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Florida State's linebacker depth took a major hit. With three Seminoles sidelined, Alabama week will test FSU's depth and next-man-up mentality.
— Yahoo Sports

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