Dalvin Cook Injury: Updates on FSU Star's Ankle and Return

The Florida State Seminoles will be without their best offensive weapon for Saturday's game against the Syracuse Orange, as star running back Dalvin Cook will be on the sidelines with an injured ankle. 

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Jimbo Fisher Declares Cook Out

Thursday, Oct. 29

Florida State is coming off a stunning 22-16 loss to Georgia Tech on Oct. 24 and needs to rack up wins to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive, but that will be more difficult without Cook. Warchant.com reported head coach Jimbo Fisher said the star running back will miss the clash against the Orange, while Brendan Sonnone of the Orlando Sentinel noted Cook had a brace on his left ankle Thursday.  

The running back has been the one constant for Florida State this season, at least when he's been healthy enough to play. The sophomore sensation has 1,037 rushing yards and 12 total touchdowns and is a dark-horse Heisman Trophy candidate.         

This isn't his first injury of the season. During a game against Wake Forest, Cook left because of a hamstring injury that kept him out after two carries. He did make one of those attempts count, scoring on a 94-yard scamper in a 24-16 victory. 

Being able to run the ball effectively is essential for Florida State to succeed, but quarterback Everett Golson has been effective under center. He will need to shoulder more of the offensive load in Cook's absence.

Fisher has done a masterful job of steering the ship in the right direction this season. Cook's absence will be a huge hurdle to overcome, but if any coach in the country can do it, it's Fisher.