Winston is expected to play Saturday against Notre Dame.
Florida State released a statement Friday regarding the investigation into autographs allegedly signed by quarterback Jameis Winston. The statement from Athletic Director Stan Wilcox reads as follows:
Our Athletics Department compliance staff is reviewing issues raised by the media related to autographed items attributed to Jameis Winston. At this time we have no information indicating that he accepted payment for items reported to bear his signature, thereby compromising his athletics eligibility. The fact that items appear on an Internet site bearing the signature of a student-athlete does not singularly determine a violation of NCAA rules.
We have kept both the conference office and the NCAA apprised of our efforts on this matter. The University takes very seriously any and all allegations of potential rules violations and processes them in accordance with ACC and NCAA policies and procedures.
ESPN reported throughout the week that more than a thousand autographs of Winston's had been authenticated, but Winston has not been connected to any dealer and there has been no public allegation that he received payment.