DJ Uiagalelei has high expectations placed upon him in 2024. The veteran quarterback is taking over for the departed Jordan Travis on the Florida State Seminoles and hopes to keep the team relevant in the College Football Playoff discussion.

Unfortunately, things haven’t gotten off to a great start for the former Clemson and Oregon State quarterback against Georgia Tech in Week 0. Uiagalelei completed 12 of 14 passes in the first half but for only 96 yards. He averaged minus-0.1 air yards per attempt, and the Seminoles’ offense struggled to get going in the first half as a result.

Naturally, college football fans flocked to social media to discuss the quarterback’s performance. Check out some of the best reactions below.

Last year, Uiagalelei had success at Oregon State. The QB ended the 2023 season with 2,638 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. He was effective throwing the ball downfield and worked well in the play-action pass. Oregon State had a strong running back to run things through. Damien Martinez finished third in the Pac-12 with 1,185 rushing yards.

Florida State had 78 rushing yards in the first half against Georgia Tech but only 1 carry (on the opening drive) that produced more than 10 yards.

It will be interesting to see if the QB can get something going in the second half. At the half, the Seminoles were tied with the Yellow Jackets at 14. The 2 leading receivers for the Noles at this point are running backs Roydell Williams and Lawrance Toafili.