Josh Pate breaks down why the SMU-Florida State Monday night game could be closer than many expect -- and how the game hinges on whether the Seminoles run game against SMU's rebuilt defensive front, plus how much FSU's Ashton Daniels will be asked to throw. Subscribe to “Josh Pate’s College Football Show” on YouTube.

The Seminoles need to be more prepared on Monday night against the Mustangs.

FSU Football is 1-0 after their home opener against New Mexico St, but will face a much greater challenge when the No.19 SMU Mustangs come to FSU for their ACC opener. This will be a true test for the Noles who have seven wins in the last two years compared to SMU's 20 win in the same span.

“I don't know if our best was put on display. That was the frustration, but I am absolutely ecstatic about the win."

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell took the podium to answer questions on Tuesday. Here's everything he said.

It's Week 1, and it's Florida State's Ashton Daniels vs. Southern Methodist's Kevin Jennings. Who has the edge?

Florida State's first game offered more questions than answers about the 2026 Seminoles.

Daniels displayed good and bad moments during his first game at Florida State.

Former Auburn football quarterbacks Ashton Daniels and Jackson Arnold made their 2026 debuts in Week 0 with very different results. Daniels helped Florida State win, while Arnold and UNLV fell to Memphis as Auburn fans watched two former Tigers begin new chapters.