Seminoles Win But Defense Struggles | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State opened their season with a gritty 34-17 win over New Mexico State, but the victory masked serious flaws—especially on third down, where they gave up 10 of 17 conversions. Quarterback Ashton Daniels showed flashes of promise with two touchdowns and over 200 yards, but his hesitation and limited playbook held him back, compounded by an offensive line that struggled with communication and missed assignments. While the run game managed 200+ yards, it came at the cost of extra effort from the backs. With a tough SMU showdown looming, FSU must fix their defense’s third-down woes, improve quarterback protection, and sharpen their overall execution if they hope to compete against tougher 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/c5e9aece635951a9