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Florida State struggles with stagnant offense and pass rush early in season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:19 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Florida State struggles with stagnant offense and pass rush early in season

Summary

Florida State enters a bye week with a 1-1 record following a loss to SMU on Labor Day. The Seminoles opened their season with a 34-17 win against New Mexico State before struggling in consecutive contests. Offensive challenges include a lack of production from receiver Duce Robinson and quarterback Ashton Daniels, who is completing 58 percent of his passes. Defensively, the unit has recorded only two sacks in two games and failed to log a sack against SMU. Head coach Mike Norvell indicated the team must address missed opportunities and explosive plays conceded on defense. The Seminoles prepare for a road game against 12th-ranked Alabama following the break.

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By the Numbers

•Florida State holds a 1-1 record entering a mid-September bye week.
•The team recorded only two sacks across two games played this season.
•Quarterback Ashton Daniels has completed 58 percent of his pass attempts.
•Florida State travels to face 12th-ranked Alabama after the bye week.

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Even though it’s only Week 2, Florida State’s (1-1, 0-1) bye week could not have come at a better time. The Seminoles looked lethargic against New Mexico State in Week 0 before being clearly the worst team against SMU on Labor Day, with the Seminoles unable to capitalize on winning the turnover margin, essentially by […]
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