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Auburn Transfer Daniels Named Florida State's Starting Quarterback
The transfer from Auburn beat out redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry after a close spring battle, giving Florida State a veteran starter for 2026.
- On Tuesday, the Florida State Seminoles announced redshirt senior Ashton Daniels will be the starting quarterback, confirming the decision via social media with a "QB1" post.
- Head coach Mike Norvell finalized the decision after a competitive spring battle between Daniels and redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry across 15 practices.
- A transfer from the Auburn Tigers, Daniels brings veteran experience with 37 games played, completing 60.2% of his passes for 24 touchdowns and 11 rushing scores.
- The Seminoles aim to establish offensive rhythm before the season, with offensive coordinator Tim Harris Jr. noting, "You watch those guys as they compete with each other, you're getting guys that are excited for one another."
- Daniels faces the challenge of leading the Seminoles back to a bowl game for the first time since 2023, with the team opening the 2026 season at home against New Mexico State on August 29.
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The RecordAuburn transfer Ashton Daniels named Florida State’s starting quarterback
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels was named Florida State's starting quarterback on Tuesday, answering the biggest question hanging over the program since the conclusion of spring practice.
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NCAAF News: Florida State names Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as starting QB
Florida State announced Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season on Tuesday. Daniels, who turns 22 next month, has appeared in 37 games over the last four seasons at Stanford (2022-24) and Auburn (2025). He beat out redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry, with the news announced by the school Tuesday after […]
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