Roydell Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Florida State Seminoles

Good to go Saturday Williams (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus Clemson.

Impact Williams missed last week's win over Wake Forest but is now healthy again. He has carried the ball just one time since the Week 1 victory over Alabama and should continue to serve as a depth player against Clemson.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Williams is probable for Saturday's game against Clemson.

Impact Williams is gearing up to play but is not expected to see much involvement, if any at all. He has just one carry since the opener and would need injuries ahead of him to open up opportunities.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 10 Williams (undisclosed) did not play during Florida State's 42-7 win Saturday against Wake Forest.

Impact Even though Florida State dominated Wake Forest, FSU's coaching staff was not positive on using Williams against WF. The running back's next chance to play comes Nov. 8 at Clemson.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GTD against Wake Forest Williams (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Williams has missed four of the Seminoles' seven games this season, and he's now at risk of being absent for a fifth. The 5-foot-10 running back likely won't be very involved even if he is active, so his status could be undetermined heading into the showing.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees field in limited snaps Williams (undisclosed) didn't log any counting stats against Stanford.

Impact Williams was considered a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's tilt. The veteran running back took the field for just two snaps. He looks to have been completely phased out of the running back rotation.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees field in limited snaps Williams (undisclosed) didn't log any counting stats against Stanford.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Williams (undisclosed) is now labeled as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Stanford, Dustin Lewis of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact An earlier report suggested that WIlliams was likely to play Saturday, however, the team will now evaluate his final game status based on warmups. Gavin Sawchuk and Ousmane Kromah should see the bulk of the carries even if Williams is active.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Williams (undisclosed) is now labeled as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Stanford, Dustin Lewis of Sports Illustrated reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Williams (undisclosed) is likely to suit for Saturday's game at Stanford barring a setback, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Previously questionable via the ACC's student-athlete availability report, Williams improves to probable the same day before Florida State and Stanford log their upcoming game. Williams' availability would give FSU much more leeway after a lot of the team's depth was already affected by injuries. The question becomes that if Williams becomes available, whether or not he can log more carries than Gavin Sawchuk and Ousmane Kromah.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets questionable tag Williams is questionable for Saturday's game against Stanford, Dustin Lewis of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Williams was cleared to play last week but failed to register a carry. Even if active, it doesn't seem Williams will have much of a role with the entire Seminoles' backfield currently healthy.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Williams was deemed probable on the initial availability report, so it's not a major surprise that he's officially received the green light to give it a go Saturday. He'll be part of the mix but has Gavin Sawchuk, Ousmane Kromah and Jaylin Lucas to contend with to receive regular reps, so Williams is far from a guarantee to see a fantasy-worthy workload.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Pitt Williams (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's matchup against Pittsburgh.

Impact Williams ended up playing against Miami last week, but he recorded just one carry off four snaps. The starting rusher should be good to go against the Panthers, but his true status should be revealed prior to kickoff.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playing vs. Miami Williams (undisclosed) is a captain for Florida State's game against Miami, per Liam Rooney of the Tallahassee Democrat.

Impact Williams participating in the handshake line as a captain for the Seminoles means that he's good to go against Miami. The tailback will get his first touches since running for 14 yards on six carries against Alabama in the opener.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed ahead of Miami game Williams (undisclosed) is dressed out ahead of Florida State's huge game against Miami, per Warchant.com.

Impact Williams remains a game-time decision for the Seminoles, but it appears as is he's giving it a go pre-game. If Williams is forced to miss another contest, expect a heavy dose of Gavin Sawchuk from Florida State once again.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's game versus Miami.

Impact Williams had been out since the team's Week 1 win over Alabama but could have a chance to make his return Saturday. Gavin Sawchuk has served as the team's top running back in his absence, and should do so once again if Williams ends up being unable to play versus the Hurricanes.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida State expected to get key offensive weapon back to face Miami It looks like FSU will get an additional boost to the running game this weekend against Miami with the return of Roydell Williams. Williams,...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Officially probable for Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus Miami.

Impact After some positive news on Wednesday about Williams' potential ability, he is officially listed as probable on the team's injury report. He has not played since Week 1 so his return would be a welcome one for Saturday's high stakes matchup.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially probable for Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus Miami.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available vs. 'Canes Williams (undisclosed) is expected to make his return or at least be available for a huge showdown with Miami on Saturday, per Brendan Sonnone of 247Sports.com.

Impact Williams was deemed questionable by head coach Mike Norvell earlier in the week, but now it sounds like the tailback will play or be available to play at least. "I thought Roydell looked good this week," Norvell said. Still, even if he does suit up, he may not see a featured role just yet. Gavin Sawchuk has held it down in the Seminoles' backfield in his stead.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

FSU football injury report: Roydell Williams, Ashlynd Barker questionable for Miami FSU football's Mike Norvell gives update on running back, Roydell Williams and DB Ashlynd Barker.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Deemed questionable by Norvell Williams (undisclosed) has been described as questionable by head coach Mike Norvell ahead of the Miami game, per Dustin Lewis of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Williams made his return to the Seminoles' depth chart in Week 6 for the first time since he went down in Florida State's opener against Alabama, which indicated that the tailback appeared likely to return against the Hurricanes. However, Norvell described him as questionable and added, "I am excited about the progress I've seen from Roydell." Thus, he remains firmly questionable ahead of Saturday night against Miami, but he's certainly trending in the right direction.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to depth chart Williams (undisclosed) is listed on Florida State's depth chart ahead of the Seminoles' Week 6 clash with rival Miami.

Impact Williams hasn't played since the opener against Alabama, when he logged six carries for 14 yards. The tailback is now primed to return against Miami, however, as he's included on the Seminoles' depth chart ahead of the huge rivalry showdown. Gavin Sawchuk and Jaylin Lucas have been the primary backs in his stead, but Williams' return should see him garner a significant amount of the carries for Florida State.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Williams (undisclosed) is out for Friday's game at Virginia.

Impact Williams played 35 snaps in the season opener against Alabama, recording six carries for 14 yards, but he hasn't suited up for the Seminoles since that game. His next chance to play will come against Miami on Saturday, Oct. 4. As has been the case of late, Gavin Sawchuk, Jaylin Lucas and Ousmane Kromah should lead the way for the Seminoles on the ground in this Week 5 contest.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Kent State Williams (undisclosed) won't play against Kent State, per Dustin Lewis of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Williams was considered doubtful all week, and indeed, he won't suit up against the Golden Flashes. Gavin Sawchuk, Jaylin Lucas and Ousmane Kromah should lead the way for the Seminoles on the ground in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not part of depth chart Williams (undisclosed) is not part of the Seminoles' depth chart for their upcoming game Saturday against Kent.

Impact Williams did not play Week 2. Despite a bye week, the Seminoles' depth chart still not including his name indicates that their upcoming game will omit him. Thus, Williams' injury status is doubtful before Kent and the Seminoles compete.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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