
FSU Depth Chart Tweaks Ahead of Week 1 Showdown with SMU
Florida State released its depth chart for the season opener against SMU, confirming Ashton Daniels at quarterback and revealing defensive changes due to injuries.
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Florida State released its depth chart for the season opener against SMU, confirming Ashton Daniels at quarterback and revealing defensive changes due to injuries.

The Florida State Seminoles and SMU Mustangs will open their ACC season Monday night at 7:30 p.m. ET, battling at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. It marks the first time the two programs have met in the Florida capital, and SMU currently holds a 1‑0 edge in the series.

Florida State's Seminoles opened the 2026 campaign with a decisive 34-17 victory over New Mexico State, highlighted by standout performances from Samuel Singleton Jr. and a roster overhaul that introduced 26 new players.

Coach Mike Norvell outlines the Seminoles’ preparations for their 2026 season opener against New Mexico State, emphasizing player development and the need to prove the team’s identity.

In a Monday press conference, Coach Mike Norvell outlined the team’s focus on fundamentals, highlighted emerging freshmen, and stressed that starting positions will be earned in practice.

Florida State is reshaping its defensive backfield with new coaches, transfers and retained leaders as it aims to improve on last season's inconsistencies.

Florida State's defensive backfield receives a major infusion of talent as the Seminoles lock in two four-star recruits and keep a high-profile prospect on their radar.

Florida State University's football program has secured a trio of top defensive backs, reinforcing its secondary ahead of the 2028 recruiting cycle.

With the season opener against New Mexico State looming, Florida State's defense is undergoing a major transformation, blending experienced returnees with promising newcomers.

Florida State will enter the 2026 campaign with a dramatically expanded roster, featuring 63 new players, including 52 freshmen, and a strategy to stay within NCAA scholarship caps through grandfathered provisions.

EA Sports is set to launch College Football 27 in early July, featuring 71 Florida State Seminoles players but leaving 39 out due to an 85‑player roster cap. The omissions include quarterbacks Malachi Marshall and Jaden O'Neal, freshman standout Chuck Kennon, and several other key athletes, shaping early expectations for dynasty mode and prompting talk of future roster expansions.

Kamarion Johnson, a three‑star safety from Georgia, has cut his list to Florida State, Florida and Cincinnati, and will visit each in June after reopening his recruitment.