Gemari Sands News, Rumors, Updates - Florida State Seminoles

No longer part of FSU's roster Sands is no longer part of Florida State's roster, according to Seminoles.com.

Impact Unfortunately for Sands, he will be unable to replicate his previous season's output after making a big move between Florida schools. Last year, he logged 105 rushing attempts for 465 yards and 40 receptions for 217 yards with FAU.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Florida State Sands has signed with Florida State, Daniel Hager of On3.com reports.

Impact Sands, a Florida native, will transfer to one of the state's best colleges for next season. Despite zero touchdowns and an arduous challenge expected, he is qualified. During 2025, as part of G6 team FAU, the running back logged 105 carries. Sands' statistical output is also versatile, considering his 682 scrimmage yards include 465 rushing and 217 receiving.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving FAU Sands will enter the transfer portal, per On3.

Impact Sands had a career year with Florida Atlantic in 2025 as a redshirt junior, rushing for 425 yards and catching 40 passes for 217 yards. Now, the tailback will look for a new program, where he should have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sets season-high in receiving yards Sands notched 13 carries for 50 yards and hauled in five of seven targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 35-24 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Sands was a threat in the rushing and passing attack this week, tallying a season-high in receiving yards and tying a season-high in receptions that he set back in Week 2. The sophomores' 13 carries led the team, and are the most he's had since Week 3 against FIU.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six targets, four receptions Sands (undisclosed) posted seven carries for seven yards and gathered in 4 of 6 targets for 14 yards during Saturday's 48-13 defeat versus South Florida.

Impact For 2025, six marks Sands' updated season-high in targets. With them, for a second consecutive game, he logged four receptions. With eight receptions, Sands logged 39 yards between the two games.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Sands (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at South Florida.

Impact Sands is as risk of missing his first game of the season as he deals with an undisclosed injury. With Xavier Terrell (undisclosed) out, if Sands can't go Kaden Shields-Dutton would be in line for a significant increase in work. Similarly, if Sands plays he and Shields-Dutton will take over most of the work in the backfield.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Sands (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at South Florida.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays against UAB Sands (undisclosed) recorded 11 rushes for 47 yards and four catches for 25 yards in Saturday's 53-33 win over UAB.

Impact Sands ended up logging his second-highest carry total in the huge win over the Blazers, making it likely he's overcame his injury. The starting running back will now look to be healthy for next Saturday's game at South Florida.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Sands (undisclosed) is warming up and repping with the starters ahead of Saturday's game versus UAB, FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Sands was deemed questionable on the availability report, but his participation in warmups suggests the sophomore back will give it a go. With Xavier Terrell (undisclosed) out, Sands could handle a heightened workload Saturday as a result.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Sands (undisclosed) is warming up and repping with the starters ahead of Saturday's game versus UAB, FAU Owls Nest reports.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs UAB Sands (undisclosed) questionable for Saturday's matchup versus UAB.

Impact Sands will likely be a game-time decision Saturday after having been limited to just six snaps last week versus Rice. If Sands, is unable to play, Xavier Terrell should get the start at running back in his place.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs UAB Sands (undisclosed) questionable for Saturday's matchup versus UAB.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to six snaps Saturday Sands (undisclosed) carried the ball three times for nine yards and caught one pass for a loss of one yard during Saturday's win over Rice.

Impact Sands was limited to just six offensive snaps after having been dealing with an undisclosed injury throughout the past week. He will look to get closer to full health and be more involved on the team's offense next week versus UAB.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Rice Sands (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game versus Rice.

Impact Sands has been limited in practice throughout the week but could still have a chance to play versus Rice. Sands has rushed for 245 yards on 38 carries across the first four games of the season in addition to catching 13 passes for 71 yards. If he ends up being unable to play Saturday, Xavier Terrell will likely serve as the team's top running back.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially day-to-day Sands (undisclosed) is day-to-day ahead of FAU's clash with Rice on Saturday night, per FAU Owls Nest.

Impact The tailback will reportedly travel with the team and Owls' head coach Zach Kittley says he's planning on his top ball-carrier being available. Sands was limited in practice Tuesday, but is still expected to ramp up towards the end of the week and wind up being available. Through four games, Sands has 38 carries for 245 yards to go along with 13 catches for 71 yards. If he can't play, expect a much bigger workload for Xavier Terrell.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 yards on the ground Sands accrued 14 carries for 105 yards and gathered in all three targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 38-28 defeat to Florida International.

Impact Sands tallied his first 100-yard rushing game of his career this week, averaging a solid 7.5 yards per carry. The sophomore has now also caught at least three balls for the third game in a row, showcasing that he will be a part of the passing game each week.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 yards on the ground Sands accrued 14 carries for 105 yards and gathered in all three targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 38-28 defeat to Florida International.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Over 100 all-purpose yards in win Sands logged 10 rushes for 83 yards and gathered in all five targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 56-14 victory over Florida A&M.

Impact Sands played a part in both the rushing and passing attack once again this week, but was more successful, averaging 8.3 yards per carry and 5.6 yards per reception. The sophomore led the team in carries and went over 100 all-purpose yards for the first time in his young career.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp bounces back with 5 TD passes and Florida Atlantic routs Florida A&M 56-14

Caden Veltkamp matched his career high with five touchdown passes and Florida Atlantic cruised past Florida A&M 56-14

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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Veltkamp bounces back with 5 TD passes and Florida Atlantic routs Florida A&M 56-14