FSU’s Tommy Castellanos Leaves Game with Mysterious Injury—What It Means for the Season

Florida State is steamrolling Kent State with authority on Saturday, but the Seminoles may be facing a tougher challenge off the field than on it. Leading 42-7 at Doak Campbell Stadium, the No. 9 Seminoles suddenly had their star quarterback Tommy Castellanos hobble off with an apparent lower-leg injury just before a lightning delay halted the action. Castellanos was lighting things up before the setback—connecting on 10 of 13 passes for 205 yards and scrambling for 54 yards and a touchdown. Now, all eyes are on the severity of his injury and what it means for FSU’s electric offense, which has been rolling for 108 points through two games. Freshman Kevin Sperry stepped in under center, but the Seminoles’ future momentum hinges on whether Castellanos can bounce back. This twist adds a whole new layer to an already riveting college football Saturday. LEARN MORE

Florida State football is having its way with Kent State, but may have suffered a big loss in the process.

The No. 9 Seminoles hold a 42-7 lead over the Golden Flashes on Saturday, Sept. 20, from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. However, just before a brief lightning delay suspended the game, FSU star quarterback Tommy Castellanos left the game with an apparent lower-leg injury.

Castellanos had been 10 of 13 passing for 205 yards and an interception, to go along with seven carries for 54 yards and a touchdown. Freshman backup Kevin Sperry took over for Castellanos.

Here’s the latest on Castellanos’ injury:

Tommy Castellanos injury update

Late in the second quarter, Castellanos dropped back to pass when several Kent State defenders rolled up on his leg as he fired a pass to Lawayne McCoy. His foot was caught under a pair of linemen in the process. According to the Tallahassee Democrat ― part of the USA TODAY Network ― Castellanos immediately motioned to be removed from the game before limping off.

Sperry took over for Castellanos for a single play before a lightning delay. However, following the lightning delay, Castellanos did not come out of the locker room with the rest of his teammates.

Several minutes later, Castellanos did run back onto the field to join his teammates. However, Sperry continued to take the reps at QB.

Castellanos, a transfer from Boston College, led the Seminoles to an upset victory over Alabama in Week 1. He has led an FSU offense that scored 108 points over its first two games, and added 35 points while he was in the game on Sept. 20.

This story will be updated.