Georgia Tech upset No. 10 Florida State on Saturday in Dublin to kick off the 2024-25 faculty soccer season. The Yellow Jackets’ 24-21 victory was partly attributable to their skill to stymie FSU’s offense. That was largely due to a mediocre sport from the Seminoles’ new quarterback, DJ Uiagalelei.
Uiagalelei transferred to Florida State after spending the 2023-24 season at Oregon State. Earlier than that, he performed at Clemson for 3 seasons. He by no means fairly lived as much as the lofty billing as a five-star prep recruit out of California, and his outing on Saturday did not do a lot to alter his picture.
On the afternoon, Uiagalelei accomplished 19 of 27 passes for 193 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. Whereas on paper that does not look horrible, these numbers had been bolstered by some fourth quarter completions.
For a lot of the sport, Uiagalelei struggled mightily when throwing the ball downfield and was content material to toss it across the line of scrimmage. Within the first half, he accomplished 12 of 14 passes for a paltry 96 yards. He averaged -0.1 air yards per try.
Followers ruthlessly trolled Uiagalelei after FSU’s beautiful upset loss.
Billy, that is DJ Uiagalelei, he’s constructed like a linebacker with the pace and athleticism of a Operating again. He’s the final word weapon at QB.
His solely defect, in 1904 the ahead move was invented pic.twitter.com/iyAnDUZqoz
— Nick Perkins (@NickyPerkss) August 24, 2024
This workforce misplaced virtually each good participant they’d, introduced in DJU to be their QB and ended their season with a 60-point loss, and also you idiots ranked them No. 10 within the nation.
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) August 24, 2024
“Sir, one other workforce has fallen for the DJ Uiangalelei hype” pic.twitter.com/QAYKBCS5b2
— Will (@WillTalksBall) August 24, 2024
“DJ we now have to throw the ball extra then 5 yards down the sphere”
— Adam (@adamdropsbombs) August 24, 2024
DJ Uiagalelei is why we let all clients know that outcomes might differ while you use our service
— Switch Portal (@NCAAPortal) August 24, 2024
DJ Uiagalelei if 2 yard examine down passes had been unlawful pic.twitter.com/rtaFluRt8d
— Common Will (@GamecockWill69) August 24, 2024
Dabo swinney dj uiagalelei mother and father proper now pic.twitter.com/L8nVCVXYqZ
— John (@iam_johnw) August 24, 2024
“man this child can rip it” I believe to myself as DJ Uiagalalei sails a move 5 yards over his receiver’s head out of bounds for the fifth time at this time
— Matt Hinton (@MattRHinton) August 24, 2024
DJ U when he has to throw past the road of scrimmage pic.twitter.com/yGu45eYwJK
— Jonathan Williams (@Dr_JWill) August 24, 2024
DJ Uiagalelei must make the selection if he needs to a Bloodline member or a Flag Soccer Gold medalist
— Vontel (@DVontelJ) August 24, 2024
FSU receivers getting lined as much as run routes for DJ https://t.co/hfnZx90VVk pic.twitter.com/ue3K1Kn3Mb
— Ryan (@Ryanmcc_9) August 24, 2024
It was a tough begin to Uiagalelei’s Florida State tenure. The Seminoles must hope issues enhance shortly or it will be an extended season.