Lawayne McCoy has missed a large chunk of preseason camp due to injury as well as Florida State’s first two games. But the sophomore returned to practice recently and could make his 2025 debut for the Seminoles on Satuday.

Coach Mike Norvell said he's "hopeful" McCoy will play against Kent State (3:30 p.m. on ACC Network). McCoy has been sidelined due to an undisclosed injury in preseason camp. Norvell previously called McCoy a “tier 1” receiver, a pass-catching option who can be productive. McCoy had six catches for 52 yards in 10 games in 2024.

Starting receiver Squirrel White, who injured his hand/wrist in FSU’s second game, took part in practice this week but is questionable. White has two catches for 47 yards.

FSU’s quarterbacks have been able to distribute passes well. Six Seminoles caught passes against Alabama, although only Jaylin Lucas, Duce Robinson and White are receivers. As FSU emptied the bench against East Texas A&M, 11 Seminoles caught passes. That included eight receivers, even when factoring in tight end Chase Loftin (who is on the depth chart as a receiver).

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