FSU Wins But Fixes Needed | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State opens 2026 with a hard-fought 34-17 win over New Mexico State, but the victory masks serious concerns. QB Ashton Daniels flashed promise with over 200 yards and two TDs, but the offensive line struggled under pressure, forcing him to scramble. The defense was physical and held the opponent to one TD, yet gave up big plays and faltered on third downs. Running backs fought for every yard, and the coaching staff’s conservative game plan left questions. With a tough SMU showdown looming, FSU’s offensive line and defensive discipline need urgent fixes. 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/e3b72d84585ce13b