Florida State quarterback Everett Golson's college career is reportedly over, as the transfer quarterback did not travel with the team to the Peach Bowl for personal reasons, according to Brendan Sonnone of the Orlando Sentinel. "He's home on a personal issue," said head coach Jimbo Fisher, via The Palm Beach Post. Golson is reportedly dealing with the death of a very close family member, according Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports.
Golson has had an up and down career playing at both Notre Dame and Florida State, and his final season in Tallahassee was no different. The Seminoles quarterback earned the starting spot over Sean Maguire and started the season with great numbers and a 6-0 record. It began to all fall apart against Georgia Tech as Golson struggled to find the endzone and threw a crucial interception that led to their first loss of the season.
Golson would miss time with concussion like symptoms, and after Maguire's poor performance against Clemson, he was given a second chance. It didn't last long, though, as Golson only attempted nine passes and threw two interceptions in his final collegiate start against North Carolina State.
Golson started his college career with an amazing run to the National Championship at Notre Dame, but he would eventually lose his starting job to Malik Zaire at the end of the 2014 season and in spring practice. Golson is currently considered by some the 19th best quarterback available in the 2016 NFL Draft and will likely go undrafted. The Florida State quarterback has been inconsistent throughout his college career and will need to work on his accuracy and turnovers if he wants to make it at the next level.
The Seminoles will look to Maguire in the Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve, and he faces arguably his toughest game of the season against the Houston Cougars. Maguire is in his junior season and has thrown 1,128 yards with nine touchdowns to two interceptions. Fisher will try to establish strong ground game early with running back Dalvin Cook, as he can open the Seminoles' offense early with big plays.
