Fisher says Akers won’t play wildcat

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State freshman running back Cam Akers primarily played quarterback as the nation’s No. 3 high school prospect and a five-star recruit in Mississippi.

But with true freshman quarterback James Blackman ready to make his debut in place of injured starter Deondre Francois, FSU coach Jimbo Fisher reaffirmed Akers will not be playing in any wildcat formations for the Seminoles. So long to the Wild-Cam, for now. “How about just let him play tailback? Guys, just calm down,” Fisher said to media after Thursday’s practice. “The guy has played one game as a tailback. How is he going to learn a second position? Just let the guy play tailback. There’s a lot to go that goes into that, and he’s a really good tailback.

“So let’s just get him going at tailback first. We’ve got some good quarterbacks.”

Akers passed for 3,128 yards and 31 touchdowns while rushing for 2,105 yards and 34 scores during his senior season. During his FSU debut against Alabama, Akers led all Seminoles with just 30 yards on 10 carries.

As for Blackman, Fisher was happy with how he finished practice this week.

“I was pleased,” Fisher said of his new starting quarterback. “Hopefully, he’ll play well.”

■ FSU reserve receiver Malique Jackson (leg) is the only player who will be sidelined for the game.

Next game: FSU vs. NC State, Saturday, noon, ABC