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Ashton Daniels shines in Florida State's 34-17 win over New Mexico State

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Ashton Daniels shines in Florida State's 34-17 win over New Mexico State
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Ashton Daniels had a successful debut with Florida State, passing for 202 yards with one touchdown and rushing for another in a 34-17 victory over New Mexico State on August 29. Daniels, who played at Stanford and Auburn prior, completed 17 of 27 passes, including a 4-yard touchdown pass to Samuel Singleton Jr. Ousmane Kromah contributed significantly with 114 rushing yards. New Mexico State's Trey Hedden threw for 272 yards with two touchdown passes, but struggled in the run game. Florida State's performance raised concerns about offensive line play. The Seminoles will have extra time to prepare for their ACC opener against No. 19 SMU.

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  • •Ashton Daniels passes for 202 yards and accounts for two touchdowns
  • •Florida State garners 217 rushing yards on 39 carries
  • •New Mexico State struggles with only 47 rushing yards
  • •Florida State prepares for ACC opener against No. 19 SMU
  • •New Mexico State will face FCS Mercyhurst next
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  • 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ashton Daniels has TD pass, TD run in Florida State’s 34-17 win over New Mexico State
  • 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Successful Florida State debut for QB Ashton Daniels vs. New Mexico State
  • 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Ashton Daniels has TD pass, TD run in Florida State's 34-17 win over New Mexico State
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Ashton Daniels passed for 202 yards and had a touchdown passing as well as rushing as Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17 in a season opener on Saturday. After starting at Stanford for two seasons and playing at Auburn in four games last fall, Daniels completed 17 of 27 passes with a 4-yard touchdown to Samuel Singleton Jr. and an interception in his debut with the Seminoles. Ousmane Kromah had a weaving 52-yard run in the fourth quarter.

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TALLAHASSEE — Ashton Daniels passed for 202 yards and had a touchdown passing as well as rushing as Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17 in the Seminoles’ season opener Saturday. After starting at Stanford for two seasons and playing at Auburn in four games last fall, Daniels completed 17 of 27 passes with a 4-yard touchdown to Samuel Singleton Jr.

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Ashton Daniels passed for 202 yards and had a touchdown passing as well as rushing as Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17 on Saturday.

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