There’s a decent chance Florida State’s acquisition of a quarterback transfer will fail for the third consecutive season. At the same time, Daniels has impressed coaches and players within the program, earning the belief he will outperform expectations.<\/p>\n
Confidence Growing Around FSU QB Ashton Daniels![\"Ashton](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/01ktg2555mdevwwerhjr.jpg\" "\\"Ashton")
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Auburn Tigers quarterback Ashton Daniels (12) runs the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Alabama Crimson Tide leads Auburn Tigers 17-6. | Jake Crandall\/ Advertiser \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz recently broke down some of the biggest storylines in the ACC, including a look at breakout and under-the-radar stars in the league.<\/p>\n
The chatter flowing out of the 850 mostly centers on Daniels and the attitude he brings to the table.<\/p>\n
“I think he’s going to play a lot better than people think he will. He’s really smart. He really has a workman attitude to everything. He’s not prima-donnish,” an anonymous source told CBS Sports<\/a>. “Everything he’s gone through in his career, you can tell it keeps him humble and keeps him focused on the right things.”<\/p>\n “I think he can feel the confidence that people in the program have in him. And he’s also got enough playmakers around him that I think his talent will show up.”<\/p>\n At the very least, Daniels has won over those within the program. Obviously, he’s learning his third offense in as many years, but he’s been able to do it before.<\/p>\n Plus, Daniels put together some of his top performances at Auburn last season. In four total appearances, he completed 68\/119 passes for 797 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing 63 times for 280 yards and two more scores.<\/p>\n That included 442 yards of total offense and four touchdowns against Vanderbilt, along with 367 yards and a score against Alabama.<\/p>\n The Seminoles would certainly take similar results.<\/p>\n Florida State is only 83 days away from its season-opener against New Mexico State on Saturday, August 29.<\/p>\n 2026 Florida State Football Schedule:<\/p>\n Saturday, August 29 vs. New Mexico State – Tallahassee – 7:00 p.m. ET on The CW<\/p>\n Monday, September 7 vs. SMU \u2013 Tallahassee – 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN<\/p>\n Saturday, September 19 at Alabama \u2013 Tuscaloosa, Ala. – 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC<\/p>\n Saturday, September 26 vs. Central Arkansas \u2013 Tallahassee (Family Weekend\/Hall of Fame)<\/p>\n Saturday, October 3 vs. Virginia \u2013 Tallahassee (Cancer Awareness)<\/p>\n Friday, October 9 at Louisville \u2013 Louisville, Ky. – 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN<\/p>\n Saturday, October 17 at Miami \u2013 Miami Gardens, Fla.<\/p>\n Saturday, October 31 vs. Clemson \u2013 Tallahassee (Military Appreciation)<\/p>\n Saturday, November 7 at Boston College \u2013 Chestnut Hill, Mass.<\/p>\n Saturday, November 13 at Pitt \u2013 Pittsburgh, Pa. – 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN<\/p>\n Saturday, November 21 vs. NC State \u2013 Tallahassee (Homecoming\/Seminole Heritage\/Athlete Alumni Reunion)<\/p>\n Friday, November 27 vs. Florida \u2013 Tallahassee – 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC<\/p>\n Sign up for our\u00a0free newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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