Keon Coleman scores 3 TDs in FSU debut to help raise expectations for Noles - ESPN

ORLANDO, Fla. — After Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman put together a dominant performance in a statement win over LSU on Sunday night, he was asked what he was most grateful for after such a big game.

Coleman has been at Florida State for only a handful of months, after transferring from Michigan State in mid-May. But no one would know it just from watching how he fit seamlessly into an already strong offense. Coleman caught nine passes for 122 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-24 victory over the No. 5 Tigers that will only serve to heighten already sky-high expectations for No. 8 FSU this season.

«Really, just being thankful for the opportunity,» Coleman said. «Coach [Mike Norvell] saying yes to me and believing in me. I'm grateful for my teammates, getting to show them the hard work that we have been putting in the whole summer is paying off and getting to show a glimpse of what I can do, and not only me, just what our whole receiver room and the rest of the team can do.»

Norvell, sitting next to Coleman at the postgame news conference podium, turned to him and said, «I'm grateful for you saying yes, too,» eliciting chuckles from the large media contingent in the room.

Florida State already returned a vast majority of its offense, including starting quarterback Jordan Travis, starting running back Trey Benson and starting receiver Johnny Wilson. But adding Coleman showed how much further Florida State can go with yet another playmaker on its roster.

Coleman made every play on the ball when it was thrown his way — including two contested catches, one for a touchdown. Since the start of last season, Coleman has an FBS-best nine contested touchdown catches, and that ability alone is enough to elevate a team's