Florida State Bounces Back with a 34-7 Win Over Central Arkansas
Ashton Daniels threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns as the Seminoles rebounded from a rough September.
The Seminoles needed this one. After September losses to No. 19 SMU (27-24) and at No. 10 Alabama (50-36), Florida State beat Central Arkansas 34-7 on September 26 at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Quarterback Ashton Daniels threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns and added 34 rushing yards. Ousmane Kromah ran for 86 yards and two scores, and Jayvan Boggs caught six passes for 122 yards and a touchdown. FSU finished with 417 total yards.
Defense holds firm
Central Arkansas finished with under 250 total yards and did not score until a late touchdown, giving Florida State a confidence boost as conference play approached.
Sources: Sports Talk Florida; CBS Sports; 2026 Florida State Seminoles football season.
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