Ousmane Kromah leads Florida State past New Mexico State with 115 rushing yards

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Ousmane Kromah leads Florida State past New Mexico State with 115 rushing yards
Summary

Florida State running back Ousmane Kromah rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown in the team's 34-17 win over New Mexico State. The sophomore recorded his first collegiate rushing score on a one-yard carry in the fourth quarter and produced a 52-yard run during the contest. Pro Football Focus graded Kromah as the highest-performing running back of the week with a 90.6 score. His performance helped the Seminoles total 220 rushing yards in the season opener, while teammate Samuel Singleton Jr. added 42 yards on the ground. Kromah is now the featured back under new running backs coach Kam Martin as the team prepares for its upcoming ACC opener. The Seminoles face No. 19 SMU on September 7.

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  • Florida State beat New Mexico State 34-17 in its season opener.
  • Ousmane Kromah led all rushers with 115 yards and one touchdown.
  • The sophomore earned a 90.6 grade from Pro Football Focus for his performance.
  • Samuel Singleton Jr. contributed 164 total yards of offense for the Seminoles.
  • Florida State next plays No. 19 SMU on September 7.
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  • 6:36 PMYahoo SportsFSU football's run game flows through Ousmane Kromah
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Florida State running back Ousmane Kromah says his mom told him he should have scored twice after his 115-yard game.

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