Florida State announces starting quarterback for 2026 season

TL;DR

Florida State has named Ashton Daniels as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season. Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, has previously played for Stanford and brings significant experience to the team.

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Ashton Daniels named starting quarterback for Florida State in 2026
Daniels is a transfer from Auburn and has played for Stanford
Florida State aims to improve after a 5-7 season in 2025

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The Florida State Seminoles are entering 2026 with a lot of pressure to turn things around. The pressure is on head coach Mike Norvell after a disastrous 5-7 campaign in 2025 and a 2-10 showing in 2024. His seat is going to be hot entering the season, and the Seminoles need to find success quickly.

Shouldering some of that pressure is going to be the Seminoles' new quarterback, Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, who is being reported as the Florida State starting quarterback for the start of 2026.

Daniels, who has spent four years in college, is with his third program in five years. He began his collegiate career with the Stanford Cardinal, where he spent 2022 to 2024 before joining Auburn in 2025. He is a career 60.2% passer (434-721) with 4,783 yards and 24 touchdowns to 22 interceptions.

Ashton Daniels can run the ball when he needs to. He has tucked and run for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns on 346 carries in his four years between Stanford and Auburn.

Florida State begins the season on Saturday, August 29, when they welcome the New Mexico State Aggies to Doak Campbell Stadium to usher in this new era of Seminole football.

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Q&A

Who is the starting quarterback for Florida State in 2026?

Ashton Daniels has been named the starting quarterback for Florida State in the 2026 season.

What is Ashton Daniels' career performance in college football?

Ashton Daniels has a career passing record of 60.2%, with 4,783 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions, along with 1,401 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

What challenges does Florida State face entering the 2026 season?

Florida State is under pressure to improve after a disappointing 5-7 season in 2025 and a 2-10 record in 2024, putting head coach Mike Norvell's position at risk.