Mike Norvell discusses preparing Florida State for Wake Forest's unique QB situation

The Florida State Seminoles are 3-4 and riding a four-game losing skid. Head coach Mike Norvell needs to pick up a win in the worst way, but the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are not going to make things easy for him.

FSU's defense will have a notable challenge on its hands because the Seminoles are preparing for not just one quarterback to play against them, but two.

This past month has seen Wake Forest play both redshirt senior Robby Ashford as well as sophomore Deshawn Purdie. Ashford began the year as the starter for Wake Forest, but Purdie has been playing as of late in relief of the super-senior because he's been banged up.

It's not clear yet who will get the start this weekend for the Demon Deacons, but as far as Norvell and the Seminoles are concerned, they're going to be preparing for both players

“Yeah, we’re preparing for both,” Norvell said in a recent news conference. “I mean expecting, like that’s, you saw last game. Purdie started the game but then I think the second series Ashford was in. He’s obviously a dynamic player, but he’s been dealing with some injuries here of late.”

Wake Forest can beat Florida State with either Robby Ashford or Deshawn Purdie 

As Norvell alluded to, both quarterbacks played in Wake Forest's last game, which was a 13-12 win over the SMU Mustangs.

Purdie started that game for the Demon Deacons and completed 14-of-26 passes for 183 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. He did make a huge throw with 12 seconds to go that set up the game-winning field goal, though: