FSU freshman wide receiver Devin Carter suffers back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
FSU true freshman wide receiver Devin Carter will miss the start of the 2026 season due to a back injury. He sustained multiple transverse process fractures during a practice collision after previously dealing with bruised ribs. Carter had shown promise throughout fall camp and was expected to play as a true freshman. His absence creates an opportunity for other players in the wide receiver corps, which will be led by Duce Robinson and Micahi Danzy. FSU is scheduled to face New Mexico State on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
- •Devin Carter suffers multiple transverse process fractures in his lower back.
- •Carter was expected to have a significant role as a true freshman.
- •FSU's season opener is against New Mexico State on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
- •Duce Robinson and Micahi Danzy will lead the wide receiver corps in Carter's absence.
- •Carter had previously worn a green non-contact jersey due to bruised ribs.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — FSU football injury report: Freshman Devin Carter battling back injury
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — FSU freshman wide receiver suffers back injury
"After a standout spring, Florida State Seminoles freshman WR Devin Carter has been battling injuries during fall camp.
"FSU true freshmen wide receiver Devin Carter has a back injury and will miss the start of the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:12 PMFSU football injury report: Freshman Devin Carter battling back injury
After a standout spring, Florida State Seminoles freshman WR Devin Carter has been battling injuries during fall camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:03 PMFSU freshman wide receiver suffers back injury
FSU true freshmen wide receiver Devin Carter has a back injury and will miss the start of the 2026 season.
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