Tate, Gavin listed as questionable

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida State football team may be riddled by injuries, but hopes several players who could possibly play despite injuries can send an inspiring message rest of the team. Fisher said Thursday receivers (foot) and

(knee, ankle) are both questionable to play for the 2-5 Seminoles during Saturday’s game against Syracuse at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Junior running back who had minor knee surgery on Oct. 24, will not play against Syracuse but could return for the Seminoles against Clemson on Nov.11.

“You want to send a message? If you’re hurt or banged up and not wanting to go play, those guys are trying to crawl back in and get as healthy as they can,” Fisher said of all three players. “That sends as good a message about your team and what you’re doing as you possibly can.”

Tate, who leads the team has five touchdowns this season despite an AC separation in his left shoulder, is dealing with a recent foot injury this week.

“We don’t know if he’ll be able to play,” Fisher said of Tate. “We don’t know. He’s banged up. But he’s going to out there banging.”

Gavin, who has been sidelined since FSU’s loss to Miami on Oct. 7, returned to practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Fisher said he did not expect Gavin to return for at least two more weeks, and will wait to see how Gavin’s body responds after practice before playing him Saturday.

FSU vs. Syracuse, Saturday,12:20 p.m., ACC

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