With Dalvin Cook out against Syracuse, Florida State had to turn to former five-star running back recruit Jacques Patrick, a freshman.
Credit Jimbo Fisher for knowing his personnel and calling plays to fit the young talent. At 6'2 and 235 pounds, Patrick brings a lot to the table. But like many bigger backs, he's a momentum runner, meaning that it takes him a while to get to top speed. Getting slowed down or hit in the backfield is tougher for Patrick to overcome than backs with better acceleration. But when Patrick is clean and able to build up to top speed, he is a load to bring down.