Ashton Daniels named starting quarterback for Florida State in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Florida State has announced that redshirt senior Ashton Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the upcoming season, continuing a trend of utilizing transfer quarterbacks. Daniels, who previously played at Auburn, edged out redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry in spring camp. While Sperry performed well in limited appearances last season, he will compete for playing time alongside junior Malachi Marshall, who recently enrolled after a successful junior college career. Daniels’ track record includes both turnover challenges and potential for improvement within Florida State’s offensive system.
- •Daniels replaces Tommy Castellanos, who struggled in 2025.
- •Daniels has career stats of 4,783 yards with a 60.2% completion rate.
- •Sperry and Marshall are vying for backup roles.
- •Daniels' performances will significantly impact Florida State's offensive strategy.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 FSU Position Previews: Quarterback
"For the third straight year, Florida State is rolling with a transfer quarterback to start the season. If you want to get really specific, a homegrown player hasn’t begun the year under center for the Seminoles since James Blackman back in 2020. Spring camp saw redshirt senior Ashton Daniels beat out redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry […]
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