Defense Under Fire in Seminoles' Win | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State opened their season with a win, but the 34-17 scoreline masks serious defensive concerns. Players admit they weren’t sharp enough, especially on third downs—where New Mexico State converted 10 of 17 to drive key scores. Communication breakdowns in the secondary are blamed, despite bright spots like an interception. Offensively, running backs Ousmane Kromah and Samuel Singleton shined, and QB Ashton Daniels added touchdowns—but hesitation from an inconsistent line held them back. Coach Mike Norvell sees promise but knows urgent fixes are needed before their next game. 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/6ddd061477e3d322