Seminoles Win, But Questions Linger | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State opened their season with a hard-fought 34-17 win over New Mexico State, but the performance was far from dominant—outgaining them by just 100 yards and gaining only two more first downs. Despite paying $1.4 million to play, the game felt closer than it should have, with New Mexico State cutting into the lead in the second half. Quarterback Ashton Daniels showed flashes of promise but also repeated last year’s struggles, including an interception thrown back across his body. The run game carried the team, but questions linger about Daniels’ ability to win with his arm against tougher opponents like SMU and Alabama. Defensively, both the line and secondary underperformed: the defensive line lacked pressure, some players didn’t record tackles despite heavy snaps, and a key secondary player struggled in coverage, surrendering a touchdown. Offensively, the line was inconsistent, committing penalties and failing to open holes, while tight ends weren’t effective blockers. However, the running backs shined: Ousmane Kromah rushed for over 100 yards and a TD, Samuel Singleton Jr. scored twice, and Quintrevion Wisner proved efficient when given carries. Special teams emerged as a bright spot, with new kicker and punter performing well and the punt return game showing improvement thanks to a freshman receiver who didn’t fumble. While the game was uneven, there are clear positives to build on—especially in the backfield and special teams. 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/47390941f98c965b