Mike Norvell Confirms FSU Cornerback Quindarrius Jones Out for Remainder of 2025 Season
Florida State will be without a key veteran in its secondary moving forward.
Up to this point, the Seminoles have avoided major injuries midway through the 2025 season. However, that luck has changed ahead of their sixth game, as head coach Mike Norvell announced that junior cornerback Quindarrius Jones will miss the rest of the year due to injury.
Jones Injured vs. Miami, Requires Surgery
Norvell revealed Monday that Jones sustained an injury during the first half of the team’s recent matchup against Miami. The injury is serious enough to require surgery, officially ending his season.
“Unfortunately, Q suffered an injury early in the game that will need surgery, and he’ll be out for the season,” Norvell said. “He’s someone who gives everything to this team, so it’s disappointing news for him and for us.”
Jones had served as FSU’s third cornerback, a key depth role that now becomes an open opportunity for others to step up.
Adjustments in the Secondary
In response to the injury, Florida State has already shuffled its depth chart. Redshirt freshman Cai Bates and freshman Ricky Knight III are now listed as co-backups behind redshirt sophomore Ja’Bril Rawls at corner.
True freshman Shamar Arnoux has also shifted to safety, where he will back up Edwin Joseph.
Norvell emphasized the need for the defensive backfield to rise to the challenge, starting with how they approach practice.
“That’s a group that continues to push itself,” Norvell said. “Now we need to see guys take advantage of the opportunity. Whether it’s Charles [Lester III], Bates, Ricky Knight — they all have to be ready.”
He also highlighted Arnoux’s progress: “Shamar played some at field safety last game and made a couple nice plays. We want to see him keep developing — he’s trending in the right direction.”
Jones’ 2025 Stats and What’s Next
In five games this season, Jones recorded seven total tackles, including one for loss, along with one pass breakup.
Florida State returns to action this Saturday, October 11, when they face the Pittsburgh Panthers. Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. on ESPN.
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