Florida State quarterbacks face off against New Mexico State's Trey Hedden

Florida State will begin its 2026 football season against New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 29. The game highlights the starting quarterback matchup between FSU's Ashton Daniels and NMSU's Trey Hedden. Hedden, a transfer from Furman, had a solid 2025 season, throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 17 touchdowns. Daniels, who previously played for Auburn and Stanford, is looking to lead FSU after a difficult two-year stretch. Expectations are high as both teams aim for a strong start to the new season.

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