Daniels Shines, Defense Falters Again | Auburn Tigers Football News

Florida State edged out New Mexico State 34-17, but the win masked a troubling defensive collapse that left quarterback Ashton Daniels carrying the load alone. Daniels showed flashes with 202 yards and two TDs, plus some legs, but his performance was undermined by a porous defense that gave up big plays and failed to stop third downs. With five wins and seven losses last year, the Seminoles’ future hinges on fixing their D — or else Daniels’ potential could go unrealized. This mirrors his Auburn debut: talented, but stranded without support. The coaching staff’s gamble looks risky if the defense doesn’t turn it around fast — because next up? A gauntlet of tough opponents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5a9948a0ae4e63a