Florida State players receive high Pro Football Focus grades after SMU loss
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Following a 27-24 loss to SMU, five Florida State players received high marks from Pro Football Focus for their individual performance. Safety Ashlynd Barker earned the team's top overall grade at 82.7, contributing two pressures and strong coverage. Cornerback Quindarrius Jones followed with a 75.0 grade after forcing a fumble and showing strong run-defense, while defensive back Nehemiah Chandler recorded an interception. On the offensive side, left tackle Xavier Chaplin earned a 72.6 grade across 69 snaps, leading a unit that rushed for 199 yards. Running back Ousmane Kromah rounded out the top five with 116 rushing yards and one touchdown on 22 carries. Florida State currently holds a 1-1 overall record and remains 0-1 in ACC play after the narrow defeat.
- •Florida State lost to SMU with a final score of 27-24.
- •Ashlynd Barker led the Seminoles with an 82.7 overall grade.
- •Ousmane Kromah rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown.
- •Nehemiah Chandler recorded an interception in the end zone.
- •Florida State now holds a 1-1 record for the season.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Top defensive players in FSU's loss to SMU
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Top offensive players in FSU's loss vs. SMU
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ten lowest-graded FSU players from Week 1 loss to SMU
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Five highest-graded FSU players from Week 1 loss
"It was a tough 3-point loss for the Florida State Seminoles against the SMU Mustangs on Monday night. Here were their top defensive players.
"The Florida State Seminoles battled hard, but they fell to SMU 27-24 on Monday night. Here are their top offensive players for the game.
"A look at Florida State’s 10 lowest-graded players from the Seminoles’ 27-24 loss to SMU, according to PFF.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:01 PMTop defensive players in FSU's loss to SMU
It was a tough 3-point loss for the Florida State Seminoles against the SMU Mustangs on Monday night. Here were their top defensive players.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:15 PMTop offensive players in FSU's loss vs. SMU
The Florida State Seminoles battled hard, but they fell to SMU 27-24 on Monday night. Here are their top offensive players for the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:15 PMTen lowest-graded FSU players from Week 1 loss to SMU
A look at Florida State’s 10 lowest-graded players from the Seminoles’ 27-24 loss to SMU, according to PFF.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:30 PMFive highest-graded FSU players from Week 1 loss
Five Florida State players stood out in PFF’s grades following the Seminoles’ 27-24 loss to SMU.
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