Florida State Seminoles struggle in season opener against New Mexico State Aggies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:46 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Florida State University defeated New Mexico State University 34-17 on August 29, 2026, in their season opener at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles initially led 10-0 but faced criticism after allowing the Aggies to respond quickly. Key players, including Daniel Lyons and Ja’Bril Rawls, did not meet expectations, raising concerns about the team’s performance going forward. The game highlighted issues such as eight penalties and struggles on third downs, prompting head coach Mike Norvell to acknowledge areas needing improvement as the season progresses.
- •Florida State scored 34 points, allowing 17 to New Mexico State.
- •The Seminoles led 10-0 before losing momentum.
- •Key contributors combined for 261 yards in total offense.
- •The team committed eight penalties during the game.
- •Florida State struggled to maintain defensive consistency.
- 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — Column: Florida State’s uninspiring season-opening win leaves more questions than answers
"It took only 20 minutes of game action to hear the first boos of the 2026 Florida State football season. After the Seminoles raced out to a 10-0 lead, NMSU responded with a touchdown before FSU went three-and-out, leading to a surprisingly packed crowd to let their feelings be heard and the boo-birds to rain […]
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