Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White names week zero award winners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Florida State defensive coordinator Tony White announced the team's defensive awards following a 34-17 win against New Mexico State. Defensive back Quindarrius Jones earned defensive player of the game honors after recording an interception on the opening drive and a pass breakup. Deante McCray received the defensive lineman of the game award, while Chris Jones and Mikai Gbayor were recognized for their physicality and effort, respectively. Michael Grant was selected as the scout team player of the week. The Seminoles are preparing to host the No. 20 SMU Mustangs for an ACC conference matchup on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- •Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17 in their season opener.
- •Quindarrius Jones led the honors with two defensive awards for his performance.
- •Mikai Gbayor recorded 1.0 sack and four tackles across 17 snaps.
- •Florida State plays the No. 20 SMU Mustangs on Monday.
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Tony White reveals Nole Awards from win over New Mexico State
"Defenisve coordinator Tony white has revealed FSU's defensive Players of the Game from their win over New Mexico State.
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