There aren’t many incoming players on the Florida State roster that come in with greater expectations than running back Gavin Sawchuk. The last time Seminole fans got a glimpse of Sawchuk, he was running for 100 yards and a touchdown for the Oklahoma Sooners against FSU In the 2022 Cheez-It Bowl from Orlando.
That was Sawchuk’s debut on the big stage, so to speak. The following year he had a large role in the Sooners offense and rushed for 744 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games (seven starts). Injuries, most notably a strain quad, played a big part in Sawchuk’s inability to get much going last season.
Oklahoma true freshman running back Gavin Sawchuk misses the backside lane with Florida State’s MIKE flowing with the lineSame play later in the game, doesn’t miss it pic.twitter.com/sRK2GW2PRM
— Kegan Reneau (@KeganReneau) January 1, 2023
In April, Sawchuk decided to enter the transfer portal and within 10 days he was committed to FSU. Now that the 5-foot-11, 200-pound redshirt junior is in the fold, he’s expected to compete with Roydell Williams for the RB1 designation…