Florida State prepares for backup QB battle as fall camp approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:13 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has named Ashton Daniels as the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. With fall camp set to begin on July 29, the focus will shift to identifying a reliable backup. Malachi Marshall, Dean DeNobile, Kevin Sperry, and Jaden O’Neal are among the candidates vying for the role. Each brings different experiences and skills, and the coaches will assess their readiness to step in if needed.
- •Ashton Daniels is the confirmed starting quarterback for Florida State.
- •Fall camp starts on July 29 as the team evaluates backup options.
- •Candidates for backup include Malachi Marshall, Dean DeNobile, Kevin Sperry, and Jaden O’Neal.
- •Marshall and DeNobile have extensive college experience.
- •Sperry and O’Neal are less experienced but show promising potential.
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Florida State’s Backup QB will Emerge from Fall Camp Battle
"With Ashton Daniels secured as the starter, Mike Norvell must now identify a reliable backup from a competitive room of decorated transfers and elite freshman prospects.
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