Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said on Wednesday that it's "iffy" whether starting linebacker Matthew Thomas will be available for the Seminoles' opener against No. 1 Alabama.
Thomas, a former five-star recruit and Florida State's leading tackler last season, has not practiced after sitting out nearly all of fall camp. Fisher said he's surprised the senior has not returned to work yet.
"I thought he'd be back," Fisher told reporters.
The cause of Thomas' absence has been unclear, as Fisher has suggested the linebacker was sick earlier in fall camp, and later said it was because of "other things.