Ever since the NCAA ruled that college football players who graduated but still at eligibility could transfer between FBS schools without sitting out a year, FSU football hasn’t been one of those to take advantage of that ruling – except before the 2015 season when they got former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson to come to Tallahassee for a season.
At the time, it was seen as a positive following the Jameis Winston era to have someone in their with serious game experience – as the other option at the time was Sean Maguire. Things started great as he threw for 11 touchdowns and no interceptions in the first six games – all wins, including a comeback victory over Miami.