Ashton Daniels sets FSU record with five rushing touchdowns against Virginia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Ashton Daniels rushed for five touchdowns, setting a Florida State quarterback record, during the Seminoles' 38-7 victory over Virginia on Saturday. Daniels' performance included 136 yards on 17 carries and 183 passing yards, while the Seminoles' defense recorded 10 sacks, limiting Virginia to 205 total yards. Virginia had previously averaged 192.8 rushing yards per game but struggled offensively, going 0-for-4 on fourth downs. Florida State improves to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the ACC with their first win over a Power Four team in 2026.
- •Florida State records 10 sacks, dominating Virginia's offense.
- •Virginia manages just 37 rushing yards on 40 carries.
- •Daniels leads FSU to 464 total offensive yards after early struggles.
- •Virginia falls to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in ACC play.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Ashton Daniels sets FSU QB record with 5 rushing TDs in rout of Virginia
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ashton Daniels sets Florida State quarterback record with 5 rushing TDs in 38-7 rout of Virginia
"TALLAHASSEE — Ashton Daniels had five rushing touchdowns, setting a record for a Florida State quarterback, and the Seminoles had 10 sacks in a 38-7 rout of Virginia on Saturday. Daniels ran 17 times for 136 yards and completed 12 of 19 passes for 183 yards with an interception as Florida State picked up its first win over a Power Four team in 2026.
"(AP) — Ashton Daniels had five rushing touchdowns, setting a record for a Florida State quarterback, and the Seminoles had 10 sacks in a 38-7 rout of Virginia on Saturday. Daniels ran 17 times for 136 yards and completed 12 of 19 passes for 183 yards with an interception as Florida State picked up its first win over a Power Four team in 2026.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 11:23 PMAshton Daniels sets FSU QB record with 5 rushing TDs in rout of Virginia
TALLAHASSEE — Ashton Daniels had five rushing touchdowns, setting a record for a Florida State quarterback, and the Seminoles had 10 sacks in a 38-7 rout of Virginia on Saturday. Daniels ran 17 times for 136 yards and completed 12 of 19 passes for 183 yards with an interception as Florida State picked up its first win over a Power Four team in 2026.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 11:10 PMAshton Daniels sets Florida State quarterback record with 5 rushing TDs in 38-7 rout of Virginia
(AP) — Ashton Daniels had five rushing touchdowns, setting a record for a Florida State quarterback, and the Seminoles had 10 sacks in a 38-7 rout of Virginia on Saturday. Daniels ran 17 times for 136 yards and completed 12 of 19 passes for 183 yards with an interception as Florida State picked up its first win over a Power Four team in 2026.
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