Seminoles Shine Despite Loss | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Despite a heartbreaking three-point loss to SMU, Florida State’s individual stars shone bright in the latest PFF breakdown. Safety Ashlynd Barker led the team with an elite 82.7 overall grade, showcasing dominance in tackling, coverage, and even pass rush. Nehemiah Chandler (74.0) and Quindarrius Jones (75.0) delivered standout defensive performances, with Chandler snagging a crucial interception. On offense, sophomore running back Ousmane Kromah exploded for 116 yards and a TD while also excelling in run blocking, earning a 71.9 grade. Left tackle Xavier Chaplin was the highest-graded offensive player, playing every snap with a 72.6 score. Even with a 1-1 record and 0-1 in ACC play, these stellar individual efforts signal promise for the rest of the season. 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/fb7333e7e3375585