At which school did actor Burt Reynolds play his college football?

Actor Burt Reynolds, who passed away on Sept 6, 2018 at the age of 82, played his college football at Florida State University. Reynolds was a running back for the Seminoles in 1954 after a stellar career at Palm Beach High School.

Reynolds ran for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns on 16 carries in his freshman season, and also had four catches for 76 yards. But he suffered a knee injury that cut the season short, and he missed the 1955 season after surgery.

Reynolds came back to the team in 1957, but an automobile accident cost him his spleen and ended his football career.

Current ESPN College GameDay host Lee Corso was Reynolds' roommate at Florida State and they remained life-long friends.

Reynolds had remained close to the FSU program throughout the years, often donating money and purchasing equipment for the team.

Although he never graduated from Florida State, Reynolds received an honorary degree from the school in 1981.

Reynolds went on to make such box-office smash films as "Deliverance", "Smokey and the Bandit", and "Cannonball Run". He also won Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards for his television show "Evening Shade."