Florida State Seminoles Face Off Against Miami

The Florida State Seminoles are set to face off against Miami after a bye week, following their next game vs New Mexico State Aggies on 2026-08-29.

What to Expect from the Offense

The Seminoles struggled last season with former Boston College transfer quarterback Thomas Castellanos, but new quarterback Ashton Daniels brings over 4,700 pass yards to the table.

Ashton Daniels can run the ball, with over 1,000 career rushing yards, but his passing ability is what the Seminoles need to improve.

Duce Robinson, a 6-foot-6 receiver, returns after hauling in over 1,000 yards last season and being a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff.

Defensive Strategy

Defensively, the Seminoles have some strengths, thanks to coordinator Tony White's solid unit last year.

The linebacker corps should maintain its level of play with transfers Mikai Gbayor and Chris Jones leading the unit.

However, the defensive line has question marks, with Kevin Wynn and Texas State transfer Jordan Sanders having a lot on their shoulders.

Challenges Ahead

The Seminoles' offensive line was lackluster in pass protection last year, especially against the Hurricanes.

Rueben Bain Jr. finished his night against FSU in 2025 with 11 total QB Pressures, making the battle up front important to watch in 2026.

Coach Mike Norvell is under pressure to perform after the team underperformed last season.

The Seminoles will need to improve their passing attack and defensive line to compete against teams like the Hurricanes.

Ashton Daniels and Duce Robinson will be key players to watch in the upcoming game.

The Seminoles' performance will be crucial in determining their standing in the ACC.