Florida State rallies with backup QB, moves to 3-0 in win over Louisville

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The Florida State Seminoles remained undefeated Friday night, moving to 3-0 on the season with a 35-31 win over Louisville. 

Florida State, in its third season under head coach Mike Norvell, lost starting quarterback Jordan Travis to a lower leg injury in the second quarter, but backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker brought the Seminoles back from a first-half deficit for its first 3-0 start since the 2015 season. 

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis is helped off the field after suffering an injury while being sacked during a game against the Louisville Cardinals Sept. 16, 2022, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky.  (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"That was an example of what this team is built on," Norvell said. "It was a special night. That is one that I will remember forever. That was an incredible atmosphere. We’ll talk about that heart and that identity."

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Rodemaker came in after Travis injured his leg trying to escape a sack in the second quarter. Travis completed his first 11 passes Friday night, finishing the game 13-for-17 for 157 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. 

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Rodemaker led Florida State to three, 75-yard touchdown drives in the second half, finishing the game 6 of 10 for 109 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. 

Camren McDonald of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates with fans after a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium Sept. 16, 2022, in Louisville, Ky.  (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

"The first half I just kind of got