Clark: So what should FSU do about its quarterback situation?

As you all know, the Seminoles have already taken part in their annual tradition of losing a long-time quarterback commitment in December (at least this time the QB, Luke Altmyer, was kind enough to go to another conference).

So, as it stands now, FSU has three scholarship signal-callers on the roster heading into next season. Will the 'Noles replace Altmyer with another high school prospect, such as former Southern Cal commit Jake Garcia? Or will they try to grab a QB out of the transfer portal?

The beauty of going after a transfer, of course, is that you have a much better idea of exactly what you'll be getting. For better or worse. Everett Golson and Alex Hornibrook were exactly who we thought they were when they got to Tallahassee. Which is why, you know, their old schools weren't exactly crying puddles of tears when they left.

Now you can point to D'Eriq King and Joe Burrow and even go back to Russell Wilson if you want to. There have been some major success stories in the QB transfer market. But ask yourself, what are the odds -- at this moment in time, with this current record, with this current crop of receivers -- that this program is going to be appealing enough to land a difference-making quarterback?

One that is better than your current options, anyway?

But that's the rub in this particular situation. We don't yet know exactly what you have in your current options either.

Jordan Travis has proven to be one of the most dynamic runners in the country, and Chubba Purdy looked the part of a legitimate Division-I quarterback in the second half against N.C. State. There appears to be some talent at the position. Finally.

It's not proven though. It's certainly not proven it can stay healthy. Which, you know, is a big part of playing the position.

So this is what Mike Norvell has to factor into his potential QB pursuits. As much as he might like Jordan Travis, as unique as Travis might be running this offense, here's what he's seen over the last year: Travis was too banged up in the the first (and only) spring practice in pads to participate, Travis missed most of preseason practice with an injury, Travis wasn't available the week of the Jacksonville State game to practice, Travis then hurt his hand in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame and had to come out. Travis then got banged up in the North Carolina game, came out of the Louisville game early, came out of the Pitt game early and missed the N.C. State game altogether.