Instant React: FSU opens season with 17-point win over New Mexico State

Instant React: FSU opens season with 17-point win over New Mexico State

Author: 247Sports, Florida State, Florida State Seminoles, Florida State football, FSU football, college foo August 30, 2026 Duration: 53:54
Florida State began the 2026 season with a 34-17 win over New Mexico State. The X's and Noles crew provides an instant breakdown of FSU's season opener against the Aggies. Trey Rowland, Coach AB, and Kevin Little gave their insights on the Seminoles' performance on both sides of the ball and how they look heading into the SMU game next week.Stay tuned to Noles247 and On The Bench for more breakdown of the win. On Monday, there will be a new episode of the podcast reviewing the game.  (0:00) - Instant Reaction: FSU Beats New Mexico State(2:09) - Overall Thoughts on Florida State’s Performance(10:24) - Two-Tight-End Sets & Offensive Frustrations(15:10) - Kolby’s In-Person Take From Doak(17:52) - FSU’s Problems in the Trenches(20:28) - Running Backs & Offensive Line Breakdown(26:43) - Ashton Daniels & the Passing Game(32:22) - Is Ashton Daniels a Fit for Mike Norvell?(33:58) - Florida State’s Third-Down Defense(38:03) Pass Rush & Defensive Line Concerns(42:04) What Is the Ceiling for This FSU Team?(44:02) Did Week Zero Confirm the Preseason Concerns?(46:11) Week Zero Rust or the “Mike Norvell Fog”?(50:53) Looking Ahead to SMU(52:43) Final Thoughts

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