Florida State RB Patrick to undergo knee surgery

Oct 23, 2017 - 6:40 PM Florida State running back Jacques Patrick will undergo surgery this week for torn knee cartilage, coach Jimbo Fisher said at his weekly press conference Monday.

Patrick suffered the injury in Saturday's 31-28 home loss to Louisville. There is no timetable for Patrick's return, Fisher said, although the junior could be out for the rest of the season.

Patrick has been splitting time with true freshman Cam Akers, who has a team-high 454 yards on 87 carries. Patrick has rushed 76 times for 434 yards.

The Seminoles haven't used much depth at running back, with sophomore Amir Rasul (seven carries) and senior Ryan Green among the options behind Akers.

Florida State (2-4, 2-3 ACC) plays at Boston College on Friday night. The Seminoles -- who have lost quarterback Deondre Francois and offensive lineman Landon Dickson to season-ending injuries -- need a

strong finish to extend their bowl streak to 36 seasons.