Ashton Daniels faces pivotal season with Florida State under Mike Norvell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels and head coach Mike Norvell enter the 2026 season under significant pressure. Both are seeking to turn around a program coming off two consecutive losing seasons and facing scrutiny. Daniels, a graduate transfer with a mixed record, was selected as the starting quarterback, aiming to provide the stability that FSU has lacked. His past performances, including a solid showing at Auburn, have sparked hope among the coaching staff. Despite limited buzz in preseason rankings, Daniels maintains a focused mindset heading into the season, emphasizing performance on the field.
- •Florida State is coming off two losing seasons.
- •Ashton Daniels started 23 games in college, with a 5-18 record at Stanford.
- •Daniels aims to stabilize the quarterback position for FSU.
- •He has shown potential with notable performances at Auburn.
- •Daniels was overlooked in several preseason rankings.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Norvell's FSU future rides on overlooked QB Ashton Daniels
"Ashton Daniels and Mike Norvell enter 2026 with everything on the line. Can the overlooked QB help lead Florida State back to relevance?
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