England (24) 34
Tries: Ashton, Brimson, Young, Smith, Knowles, Lewis
Goals: Savala 5, Smith
Papua New Guinea (0) 12
Tries: Dotoi, Voro

#smith #ashton #young #savala

Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty rushed 10 times for 22 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 36 yards in a 33-30 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 6.
SOURCE: USAToday.com
Why it Matters: Jeanty scored his first rushing touchdown of the year, but he once again struggled to find much running room. Since topping 100 yards in the opener, Jeanty has been held below 60 rushing yards in five straight, failing to reach 30 rushing yards in his last two outings. His receiving numbers and overall workload give him a high floor, but Jeanty hasn't show elite upside.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ashton Jeanty finds the end zone in Week 6

#rushing #week #touchdown #raiders

Tom Hiddleston has a very special plus-one.
The Golden Globe-winning actor was joined on the red carpet by his fiancée, British actress Zawe Ashton, at a screening for his new film "Tenzing" Thursday, Oct. 1.
Hiddleston, donning a suede navy blue suit and multicolored tie, posed with his partner, who wore a cream two-tiered dress featuring an embroidered pattern.
Hiddleston and Ashton, who went public with their romance in 2021, have previously shared the stage, performing together at a classic literature reading in 2018, followed by back-to-back West End and Broadway revivals of the Harold Pinter play "Betrayal" in 2019.
The couple announced their engagement in 2022, the same year they welcomed their first child together. Ashton gave birth to their second child in 2025.

#together #british #tenzing

As I write this on Sunday night, all but one Week 1 game is comfortably in the books, and as is always the case on opening weekend, we encountered a slew of surprises. Some promising, others concerning and many that may have affected our outlook on a player or an offense. We're all doing our best not to overreact to one Sunday (and one Wednesday and one Thursday), but some of these shifting perspectives are bound to have permanent ramifications.
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With that in mind, I've compiled the (first) full weekly fantasy football stock report. These are the most notable risers and fallers heading into Week 2.
Ankle sprain, schmankle schprain (sorry, editors). Ashton Jeanty looked incredible on Sunday and had absolutely no limitations on his workload. He handled 23 carries and had six catches, totaling 147 yards while scoring twice through the air. He totaled 74 rushing yards after contact and scored both of his receiving touchdowns from the 13-yard line. Translation? The second-year RB's upside is arguably somewhere in the Christian McCaffrey stratosphere. The one caveat to all of this, of course, is that he did it against the Miami Dolphins. We'll see whether things change in Week 2 against the Chargers. But for now, Jeanty looks fully healthy and completely dominant, and anyone who got him at the "ankle sprain discount" is doing cartwheels.
At just 61% rostered on Yahoo, Jalen ******* er was closer to being a waiver-wire player than a fantasy stud. Not anymore. The third-year wideout led the Panthers with nine targets, eight catches, 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns, finishing as the WR1 overall on Sunday (29.8 fantasy points). He ran the second-most routes on the team (32), behind Tetairoa McMillan (36), and averaged 13.8 air yards per target and 4.31 yards per route run. He made a very strong opening argument to be a 1B to McMillan's 1A this season. And while all of Carolina's numbers were inflated by this barn-burner of a game with Chicago, ******* er had flashed late last year and looks like a legitimate third-year breakout candidate. He'll be among the most-added players on waivers this week (despite starting at 61%) and should be at least a FLEX consideration until further notice.

#yards

One more sleep until the Green Bay Packers take on the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium. Until then, let's dive into some prospects Packers fans should keep tabs on during the Week 2 slate of the college football season.
With the Packers expected to have a heavy presence at the Mississippi State at Minnesota game, we'll start with the SEC vs. Big 10 matchup.
Ashton Beers, iOL: Beers fits what the Packers look for in interior lineman. The Gophers starting center has 14 starts at center, seven at right guard and two at left guard to his name. He also has taken snaps at left tackle. With his position versatility, size (6-6, 320) and football acumen, Beers could be a target for the Packers on Day 3 of the 2027 NFL Draft.
Jaray Bledsoe, DT, Mississippi State: Bledsoe is an active interior presence. Last week the former Texas transfer recorded 1.5 tackles for loss after he recorded 5.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks last season. The 6-4, 290 pound defensive tackle will face a tough test against Minnesota's interior offensive line that boasts potential first-round pick Greg Johnson and Beers.
John Walker, DT, Ohio State: A month ago if you were to discuss the Ohio State defensive tackles, you'd likely hear the names James Smith and Eddrick Houston and for good reason, both prospects are fine players. Houston looked like an immovable object last week against Ball State. John Walker though was the defensive tackle that caught my attention. He showed good initial quickness off the snap and power to make an impact against the run and impact the timing of the quarterback. I charted him with a pair of run stops and two pressures.

#defensive #minnesota

UPDATE: 9:38 a.m. Saturday
A lot has happened since our early posting this week. The biggest injury news is the meniscus tear suffered by the No. 1 tight end, the Raiders' Brock Bowers. He will miss Week 1, and at least a couple of weeks after that.
The season-opening game proved painful for New England star receiver A.J. Brown. He's now on injured reserve.with a high-ankle sprain that will sideline him at least a month.
Several questionable players are more likely to play this week. Arizona rookie RB Jeremiyah Love and Las Vegas sophomore Ashton Jeanty are now expected to start, as is Chicago wideout Rome Odunze. And while Giants WR Malik Nabers is playing it coy, he should be on the field tomorrow night against Dallas.
Cooper Rush will now quarterback Atlanta thanks to injuries to Michael Penix and Tua Tagovailoa. That might turn out to be good news for top Falcons performers Drake London, Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts.

#raiders

Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. has "earned more opportunities" moving forward but still needs to mature as a player, according to head coach Klint Kubiak.
SOURCE: Paul Gutierrez - Raiders.com
Why it Matters: Washington had a strong preseason, and the rookie looks ready to contribute if the opportunity arises. While it remains to be seen if he can carve out value while playing behind Ashton Jeanty, Washington has become a must-own handcuff and a starting option if Jeanty were to miss time.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mike Washington Jr. praised by head coach

#vegas

Kansas City Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner (knee) and OT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice Friday, Sept. 11. DT Chris Jones (calf) was a limited participant, and Jack Cochrane (knee), DE Ashton Gillotte (foot), OG Trey Smith (hip), CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) and DE R Mason Thomas (hamstring) fully participated.
SOURCE: Chiefs.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chiefs practice report for Friday

#chiefs #practice #chamarri #josh

Kansas City Chiefs DB Chamarri Conner (knee) and OT Josh Simmons (back) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 10. LB Jack Cochrane (knee), DE Ashton Gillotte (foot), OG Trey Smith (hip), CB L'Jarius Sneed (knee) and DE R Mason Thomas (hamstring) fully participated.
SOURCE: Chiefs.com
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Thursday practice report for Kansas City

#chiefs #chamarri #conner #simmons

Kansas City Chiefs have provided their first injury update ahead of their Week 1 meeting with the Denver Broncos, with Patrick Mahomes among eight players listed on the report.
Mahomes was listed with a knee issue but was able to participate fully in Thursday's practice. Several other notable Chiefs players also took part in the session without any restrictions.
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Xavier Worthy was listed with a shoulder issue, while Rashee Rice appeared on the report with a knee problem. Guard Trey Smith was listed with a hip issue.
The defensive side of the team also featured several names, with Ashton Gillotte listed with a foot issue and R Mason Thomas carrying a hamstring designation. Jack Cochrane was listed with a knee issue, while L'Jarius Sneed was also included with a knee issue.

#listed #knee #kansas

The second injury report for the Raiders 2026 season is out. And it looks a lot like the first one. That is to say it looks exactly the same.
The same thing is actually good news for the Raiders. No new injuries or setbacks. Ashton Jeanty was once again a full participant, putting him on track to start Sunday against the Dolphins.
Of course Brock Bowers is still out, but that was expected as he had surgery to repair his meniscus this week and will miss at least the season opener, and possibly more, recovering.
For the Dolphins, LB Ronnie Harrison and TE Will Kacmarek were still limited.
One more injury report to come on Friday where we will get the final status of the players for both teams.

#raiders #injury #season #still

Florida State football news: Mike Norvell's honest ******* sment after SMU loss appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Following two straight disappointing seasons, Florida State football had an opportunity to gain significant momentum by earning an ACC victory over a ranked opponent. One can even say that the program needed this one. The Seminoles were unable to break through, however, and remain mired in uncertainty heading into next Saturday's road matchup versus Alabama. Mike Norvell did not focus only on the negative, but he made sure to acknowledge his team's shortcomings.
"{Norvell} starts by thanking the facilities in getting the power back on," Alison Posey of WCTV Sports reported after Florida State's 27-24 loss to the Mustangs. "He said he thought they ran the ball really well, and they have to make plays in the passing game when the opportunities present themselves."
That is an accurate ******* sment. Ousmane Kromah logged 22 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown, while quarterback Ashton Daniels rushed 16 times for 71 yards and a score. Unfortunately, the Seminoles painfully lacked balance on offense. Daniels, who transferred from Auburn, completed 12-of-23 passes for 125 yards and one TD. He looked especially out of sorts when trying to play hero ball in the final drive of the game.
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#seminoles #daniels #sports #Football

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and quarterback Ashton Daniels met with local media after Monday night's 27-24 loss to No. 19 SMU at Doak Campbell Stadium.
"Tonight, coming off of it, just another close game, a lot of one plays," Norvell said. "You think back through it, some of the explosive plays that we gave up defensively, some of missed opportunities there offensively. Never really got in rhythm throwing the ball, but had some good runs."
"Ashton as a runner did some good things," Norvell said. "We also got to go and be able to make plays in the passing game when opportunities present themselves. Didn't do a great job in protecting with that. There's some inconsistencies there that we got to clean up. It didn't all come together in the passing game and ultimately that's on us. We've got to get that corrected….It's a shame to come up a field goal short."
Florida State finished 2-of-15 on third down. SMU had four turnovers. The Seminoles were outgained 585-324.
"We were able to create takeaways. It's something that we knew going into the game was going to be a big factor," Norvell said. "Unfortunately, we only had seven points off takeaways, which when you get four turnovers, you need to be able to put points on the board in those situations. We did not do a good enough job of putting points on the board after turnovers."

#Florida

SMU did everything it could to give Florida State a chance to win Monday night. Instead, the Mustangs got out of Tallahassee with a 27-24 win after a 20-yard field goal from Nick Reed with 21 seconds to go.
Once the game finally started after a 100-minute delay because of a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium, it was clear that SMU was the better team.
Yet the Mustangs were also the team that kept making more mistakes. SMU turned the ball over four times, missed a field goal and committed a penalty on an FSU field goal attempt that led to a game-tying touchdown in the third quarter. It was an incredibly sloppy effort from SMU, yet Florida State could not capitalize.
The Mustangs' fourth turnover came with 6:33 to go and the game tied at 24-24. Safety Ashlynd Barker read QB Kevin Jennings' eyes for an interception and gave Florida State a chance to take its first lead of the night.
Instead, the Seminoles' offense lost seven yards on three plays after Ashton Daniels was sacked on third down. That down was FSU's nemesis all night; it finished 2-for-14 on third downs. Florida State punted the ball back to SMU, and the Mustangs got into position for an easy field goal thanks to a 29-yard completion to Dramekco Green on third down with less than three minutes to go.

#field

SMU did everything it could to give Florida State a chance to win Monday night. Instead, the Mustangs got out of Tallahassee with a 27-24 win after a 20-yard field goal from Nick Reed with 21 seconds to go.
Once the game finally started after a 100-minute delay because of a power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium, it was clear that SMU was the better team.
Yet the Mustangs were also the team that kept making more mistakes. SMU turned the ball over four times, missed a field goal and committed a penalty on an FSU field goal attempt that led to a game-tying touchdown in the third quarter. It was an incredibly sloppy effort from SMU, yet Florida State could not capitalize.
The Mustangs' fourth turnover came with 6:33 to go and the game tied at 24-24. Safety Ashlynd Barker read QB Kevin Jennings' eyes for an interception and gave Florida State a chance to take its first lead of the night.
Instead, the Seminoles' offense lost seven yards on three plays after Ashton Daniels was sacked on third down. That down was FSU's nemesis all night. Florida State punted the ball back to SMU, and the Mustangs got into position for an easy field goal thanks to a 29-yard completion to Dramekco Green on third down with less than three minutes to go.

#field #night #game #Third

Luke Bracey is quickly becoming one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors — and a source tells Examiner that the Little House on the Prairie star's got a high-profile admirer in none other than Demi Moore!
"The reboot on Netflix has quite suddenly put Luke on a lot of people's radars, including Demi's," reveals the source. "Demi personally has a lot of affection for the source material and the period costuming in both versions of the show are catnip for Demi."
However, "her interest in Luke really boils down to his smoldering good looks," the source admits. "Not only is he exactly the kind of middle-aged hunk she's been looking for, he also has zero ties to Ashton Kutcher's expansive social circle, which is a must for anybody Demi is looking to meet."
The Substance star, 63, split from the That '70s Show alum, 48, in 2011 after eight years of marriage after learning he had cheated on her, per The New York Times.
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#LUKE #looking #little #prairie

Sep. 6—NEW PRAGUE — With Ashton Dingmann struggling, it was time for A.J. Hadley to go to Plan B.
That meant it was time to go to the draft picks, one of amateur baseball's most unique rules.
Teams get to pick up to three players to pitch from their league and their region to help get them through the state tournament.
Enter Grant Moscho.
The Greenwald Cubs left-hander saved the day for the Elrosa Saints, who beat the Hanska Lakers 6-2 Saturday night to advance to the state Class C final in the 103rd annual amateur baseball tournament.

#amateur

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Max Johnson threw for 281 yards, three Eagles scored rushing touchdowns, and Georgia Southern cruised past FCS member Charleston Southern 31-0 on Saturday night.
Johnson was 28-for-39 passing and Ashton Hollins caught eight passes for 106 yards and a score. Jamarian Samuel, Ty **** s, and Weston Bryan each scored on the ground.
The Eagles scored touchdowns on each of their first three opening drives in the first quarter to take a 21-0 lead.
Samuel capped off the opening drive with a 7-yard rush, Hollins reeled in a 59-yard scoring grab, and Bryan punched it in from one yard out before the end of the quarter.
The Eagles defense held Charleston Southern to 35 yards of total offense. The Buccaneers had just four drives that lasted longer than four plays.

#hollins

TULSA — Six plays into his return to football, Oklahoma State's Jacob ****** ton left the field riding on a cart.
The redshirt senior left tackle injured his right leg on a rushing play with 11:42 remaining in the first quarter. He reached the second level to block and Tulsa safety Ashton Williams missed a tackle and undercut ****** ton low, upending him.
Sexton missed 12 games last season at Oklahoma after suffering a season-ending injury in the Sooners' season opener.
After OSU's 24-10 loss, coach Eric Morris was asked if ****** ton broke his leg.
"We haven't heard for sure, but it's not good," Morris said. "It wasn't good."

#sexton #oklahoma #missed #good

Raiders HC hints at good Ashton Jeanty news with one-word comment originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Heading into the 2026 NFL season, there are some real question marks surrounding the availability of running back Ashton Jeanty for the Las Vegas Raiders.
He recently suffered an ankle injury and is now questionable for Week 1. But recently, during Klint Kubiak's Wednesday press conference, the Raiders head coach revealed some good news.
ESPN's Ryan McFadden shared that, when asked about Jeanty's status for Week 1 and whether he's optimistic he'll play, the Raiders head coach teased some good news with a smile and a one-word answer.
"When Klint Kubiak was asked if he felt optimistic about #raiders RB Ashton Jeanty's availability for Week 1 vs. Miami, he smiled and simply said: 'Yes,'" McFadden shared.

#raiders #ashton #mcfadden #availability

It has been just ten days since Ashton Jeanty went down with an injury in Raiders camp and didn't return. That was Sunday, August 23, which was exactly three weeks from the start of the Raiders' 2026 season. Making today right about the halfway point. And as of today, the Raiders seem to be feeling pretty good about Jeanty's chances of playing.
Today head coach Klint Kubiak was asked for an update on Jeanty, and he said "He's continuing to improve" and as to whether he is confident Jeanty will be available for the opener, he gave a firm "Yes."
This would seem to add to what GM Johh Spytek said of Jeanty the day before.
"I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect," Spytek said of Jeanty.
Now, obviously, that's not a definitive timeline. But, then again, neither is being optimistic. However, it's probably a far cry from the fears the team initially had when Jeanty went down in practice.

#jeanty #spytek

Two key Raiders are not participating in Wednesday's practice.
According to multiple reporters on the scene, quarterback Kirk Cousins and running back Ashton Jeanty are among those sidelined in the day's session.
While Jeanty is dealing with an ankle injury, the reason for Cousins' absence is unknown. The quarterback did appear on the field before the end of the media's viewing window in a red jersey and a hat, which could be an indication that he's receiving a rest day.
Head coach Klint Kubiak is expected to address the media after practice.
With Cousins not participating, rookie Fernando Mendoza handled the QB duties for the first-team offense. Mendoza is expected to receive much fewer reps with the regular season beginning, so this could be a chance for him to further his development before the team dives deeper into preparing to play the Dolphins on Sept. 13.

#participating #team #according

Between Las Vegas Raiders fans and fantasy football players, there's no shortage of Ashton Jeanty followers collectively holding their breath regarding the running back's return timeline. After going down during training camp on August 23, there were initial concerns about the severity of Jeanty's injury, but it was later diagnosed as an ankle sprain, with his return timeline largely considered TBD.
Considering Jeanty's injury occurred weeks before the start of the 2026 NFL season, and with fantasy football drafts just ramping up, it's created a few tough decisions for fantasy owners. Thankfully, it appears that Jeanty is quickly trending in the right direction, at least considering what we've heard from head coach Klint Kubiak and general manager John Spytek.
Spytek spoke with the media early this week and gave a positive overall update on Jeanty, but refused to go so far as to specifically cite when the running back could be ready for in-game action. However, he did say that he believes Jeanty could be back "maybe quicker than some people would expect."
"I think he's in a good spot. We see him every day," Spytek said. "He's working really hard. He's on the mend, as Klint said. I think that's one of the things we all like and respect about Ashton is just the maturity he has and the spirit that he has, that it's hard to knock him down. And I think he attacks everything with a great mindset. And I don't think that this will be any different for him. I expect him to be back as quick as he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect. When that is, we'll see. But I think he's in a good spot, and I think he'll be ready to go when we get him back out there."
Spytek's comments come after former NFL head doctor David J. Chao (ProFootballDoc) posted on X discussing Jeanty's injury and the fact that he had no boot, crutches or limp late last week. He predicted that Jeanty could be back on the field for Week 1.

#jeanty #back #spytek #expect

Ashton Daniels left Florida State football's season-opening win over New Mexico State with positives under his belt, but plenty of room for improvement ahead of a Labor Day clash with No. 19 SMU.
He finished the night 17-of-27, with 202 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception, which resulted in Daniels being "disappointed" in himself.
"I was disappointed. He was disappointed in the choice on a rollout, trying to drive the ball, and the guy undercut it for the interception," FSU head coach Mike Norvell said during his game week press conference.
"But for the most part, he saw it well. There's some things that, even in the first game getting out there, a couple of drops that could be cleaner after that, I think would help with timing. There are a couple of route depths that we got to continue to make sure we're getting to where we need to get to on that. But I mean, as a whole, I thought he did some good things."
The second quarter interception didn't prove costly, though it came in a 10-7 game and it's a decision that raised alarms with Daniels' turnover history. However, he corrected himself in the game on the second play of the third quarter, tucking the football and running for a first down on a rollout rather than forcing a ball into tight coverage.

#disappointed #himself #ball #things

Many famous acting duos have had undeniable chemistry both on- and off-screen, going from costars to couples.
Following the series finale of That '70s Show in 2006, it would be a few years before cast members Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis reconnected at the 2012 Golden Globes and ultimately said "I do" in 2015. Though some actors have attempted to keep their budding romances and marriages low-key (looking at you, Zendaya and Tom Holland!), Yellowstone castmates Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison tied the knot while still working together.
From Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola's Mad Men beginnings to Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' soap opera fairy tale, here's a look at the stars whose Hollywood love stories went beyond the set to the wedding altar.
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Tom Holland as Peter Parker and Zendaya as Michelle 'MJ' Jones in 2017's 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
Credit: SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC.

#zendaya #many #kunis

Bristol City will travel to Deepdale this evening to take on Preston, as they look to pick up back-to-back wins in the Championship.
The Robins got their first three points on the board on Saturday, beating Portsmouth 2-1 in front of a packed Ashton Gate. Lorent Tolaj opened the scoring by netting his first Championship goal, before Jason Knight headed home a second on the hour mark. A late penalty for Pompey made for a nervy final few minutes in the South West, but Michael Skubala's side ultimately got over the line.
Preston, meanwhile, have lost their opening three matches to Bolton, Wolves and most recently Charlton Athletic, giving cause for concern amongst fans ahead of taking on a side that will be aiming for a play-off spot come May, whilst the Lilywhites are more worried about securing their spot in this division for next season.
Preston have underperformed their xG so far this season, creating enough chances to have scored three goals, but only netting two so far. They have also only registered an average of two shots on target per match, the lowest in the league. By contrast, the Robins have netted four goals in their last two outings, against Birmingham City and Portsmouth, with both Tolaj and Dom Ballard opening their accounts in the process.
Bristol City have picked up four points from their last two trips to Deepdale; it arguably should be six, but Anis Mehmeti failed to make his chances count last year, meaning the game finished 0-0. Max Bird, Yu Hirakawa and Nahki Wells were on the scoresheet the year before, as Liam Manning's side picked up a 3-1 win. Preston won the last meeting between these sides 2-0, back in January, when Lewis Dobbin and Alfie Devine found the net.

#preston #side #bristol #deepdale

Justin Boone joins Matt Harmon to reveal the biggest risers and fallers in his latest fantasy rankings update after three weeks of preseason action. The duo breaks down which players are climbing up draft boards, who fantasy managers should target before draft day and which players are becoming must-fades due to injuries, playing time concerns and what we've seen on the field this preseason.
(5:45) Fantasy Fallout Josh Jacobs
(14:45) Patriots RBs Rhamondre Stevenson
(18:55) Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
(24:35) New No. 2 RBs Rising in the Ranks

#justin

SOUTH BEND — So much for a cautious ramp-up regarding Notre Dame football center Ashton Craig.
Forty-seven weeks after suffering his second torn ACL in as many seasons, the senior from Lawrenceburg, Ind. is listed atop the depth chart for Sunday night's Sept. 6 opener against unranked Wisconsin at Lambeau Field.
"He has a lot of experience," Irish coach Marcus Freeman said Monday Aug. 31 at his weekly news conference. "There's a calmness that he brings because of his experience. He's a really, really good football player and he's really progressed throughout camp with his workload and has gotten himself to a place where he's ready to go."
Barring any setbacks during practice this week, Sunday's start would be the 13th of Craig's college career, dating to the last three games of 2023.
He was knocked out for the season in Week 3 at Purdue in 2024 (left ACL) but returned for the season-opening loss at Miami in 2025.

#experience #bend #notre #ashton

Florida State football commenced the 2026 season with a home opener at Doak S. Campbell Stadium against the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, Aug. 29., where the Seminoles defeated the Aggies 34-17 in a roller coaster of a performance.
FSU started the game on defense after losing the coin toss. Despite the Aggies gaining some ground early on, the defense held strong. The crowd erupted after senior defensive back Quindarrius Jones intercepted a throw in the end zone to put the 'Noles on offense.
Following the turnover, the Garnet and Gold, led by fifth year quarterback Ashton Daniels, engineered a strong drive that brought them into the red zone. However, after Daniels was sacked on third and goal, Florida State was forced to settle for a field goal from senior kicker Gabe Panikowski to take an early 3-0 lead.
Later on in the first quarter, a screen pass from Daniels to senior running back Samuel Singleton Jr. set the Seminoles up inside the New Mexico State 10-yard line once again.
On third down, Daniels scored his first touchdown of the season as he evaded the blitz to give FSU a 10-0 lead early in the second quarter. However, New Mexico State bounced back with a touchdown of their own as New Mexico State junior quarterback Trey Hedden connected with senior receiver Brodie Malone-Bradford to cut the Aggies' deficit to three.

#aggies #early

Auburn football made a clean sweep of its quarterback room following the 2025 season, and two of those made their debuts for their new programs on Saturday.
Ashton Daniels took the field for the Florida State Seminoles, while Jackson Arnold was named the starter for UNLV just days before the season-opening game. Daniels led the Seminoles to a 34-17 win over New Mexico State, while Arnold had a great day passing but could not get the win as UNLV lost to Memphis in their season opener at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Both quarterbacks dealt with pressure issues on Saturday, similar to their time at Auburn. According to PFF, Daniels was under pressure in 12 of his 27 passing attempts. FSU Wire's JD McCarthy believes the pressure he faced forced him to make questionable passing decisions.
"It was a mixed bag for Ashton Daniels in his debut," writes McCarthy. "He was constantly under pressure as FSU's offensive line struggled to protect him, but he also held onto the ball for to long at times and made a bad decision on his interception. He finished the day 17-27 passing for 202 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. He also ran for a touchdown."
The pressure was amplified for Arnold in UNLV's 27-21 loss to Memphis on Saturday as he was pressured 18 times according to PFF data. He was sacked seven times; two of those sacks occurred during the Rebels' final drive of the game. Despite facing constant pressure, Arnold found success through the air, completing 25 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions. He rushed for 108 yards, but the high number of sacks trimmed his total to just 58 net yards on the ground.

#daniels #made #times