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

Florida State Seminoles Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 31, 2026 · 1m

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…