Florida State will be missing its top defensive back when it faces the nation's most prolific offense Saturday, but the Seminoles are thankful Derwin James' injury isn't worse.
The sophomore suffered torn cartilage in his left knee Saturday against Charleston Southern and was in surgery Monday afternoon to repair it, but coach Jimbo Fisher said an MRI revealed no structural damage.
James will definitely miss this weekend's showdown with No. 10 Louisville, which is averaging 66 points and 754 yards through its first two games behind early Heisman Trophy favorite Lamar Jackson.
Fisher said the length of time James is ultimately sidelined will be determined by the extent of the repair doctors need to make to the cartilage.