So much of the conversation around the Florida State football program has become about the future.

And so much about that conversation hinges around the quarterback position.

The last two weeks, redshirt freshman Brock Glenn and true freshman Luke Kromenhoek have split reps leading the FSU offense. Kromenhoek has completed 9 of 21 passes (42.9%) for 80 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions along with 69 rushing yards while exhausting half of his redshirt eligibility this season.

Current NCAA rules allow football players to take part in four games in a regular season while still being eligible for a redshirt. The problem for the Seminoles is that they have four games left this regular season. So if they are going to keep utilizing the rotating two-quarterback system and Kromenhoek stays healthy the rest of the way, he would finish with six games played and not be eligible for a redshirt.

In a season like this one, it's fair to wonder if the redshirt should be burned. Kromenhoek may not have a need for five years in college football if he develops as expected for the top-100 prospect in the 2024 class that he was coming out of high school.

However, the redshirt may be something that is better taken just as a precaution and to maximize Kromenhoek's opportunities and eligibility in college football.

Asked what the plan for Kromenhoek is and what could determine whether he'll redshirt or be available the rest of the season, FSU coach Mike Norvell didn't give much away on Tuesday.

"We're working through all things with a 'this week' focus. That's our mindset and approach with all of our guys, especially when it comes to decisions like that," Norvell said. "This is a week and it's going to be as good as we can be, continue to improve."

The wild card that Norvell brought up in response to a follow-up question is the potential "5 for 5" plan. It's an idea that has been bandied about by coaches and the AFCA that the NCAA should implement a widespread rule that would remove redshirts as a whole and give all college athletes five years to play their sport as much as they are called upon.

This rule has become more desirable in the wake of a number of college football players, most notably UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka, elected to sit the rest of this season after appearing in four games to preserve their redshirt for their next transfer destination.

However, it hasn't been reported yet that the NCAA is considering this option and it may still be a bit off in the future if it is the future of eligibility in college athletics.

"I think there is a different value now (to a redshirt)," Norvell said. "In all reality, I know there's been talk about the 5 for 5, that's a possibility. I'm probably banking to more of that's going to be a reality than not. But, obviously, there are still things that has to go through. We'll see where it all goes."

Three FSU true freshmen are already past the redshirt threshold this season in tight end Landen Thomas, wide receiver Lawayne McCoy and running back Kam Davis. Another, tight end Amaree Williams, has played four games and is likely to go past the threshold Saturday vs. North Carolina. Kromenhoek and three more offensive players have played in at least two games this season and could become ineligible for redshirts if they remain active participants down the stretch of the season.

"I think when you do look at the long-term, some guys physically or developmentally need that time. Especially when you look at the lines of scrimmage, you want guys to be physically prepared and ready when they step out there. We've seen the good of it and we've also seen the bad of it in some of those situations," Norvell said when it comes to pondering redshirt evaluations. "There's all different parts of it. We want to make sure that guys are maximizing their time and not to push them if they're not physically or even emotionally ready sometimes. But on the flip side of it, making sure that if they are that we take advantage of the opportunity."

If FSU were to end up redshirting Kromenhoek this season, either out of its own desire, the family's desire or for any other reason, the next question becomes which two remaining games should the freshman get reps in.

Could he benefit from playing in FSU's game against FCS opponent Charleston Southern Nov. 23 to build some confidence entering the offseason? Or would he be better served playing in two of FSU's remaining three games against more talented FBS teams (UNC, Notre Dame and Florida) to get a better taste of what it's going to take for him to succeed entering an expected position battle with Glenn for the 2025 starting job this offseason?

There's no definite right answer to this question. It's just another one that Norvell may have to answer over the next few weeks before a critical offseason.

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