FSU Faces Ranked SMU Test | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State faces its first ranked opponent of the season as they battle No. 19 SMU in Tallahassee — a pivotal test for the Seminoles’ early ACC hopes. With SMU’s explosive, versatile offense led by a seasoned quarterback, FSU’s offense must elevate its consistency and minimize turnovers, especially with QB Ashton Daniels needing sharper decision-making to keep drives alive. On defense, cornerback Ja’Bril Rawls must rebound from a costly performance against high targets, while defensive lineman Mandrell Desir needs to reassert his disruptive presence to pressure SMU’s QB Kevin Jennings. Defensive coordinator Tony White’s ability to fix communication gaps and coordinate a more aggressive pass rush will be critical — this game could define whether FSU’s defense can rise to the occasion against elite competition. 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/0f8a77ceae2bcb64