2 months ago
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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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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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2 months ago
As a team, the Florida State Seminoles did not look as good as expected when they beat the New Mexico State Aggies in Week 0 to start the 2026 season. That was not true of the running backs, who powered the offense to a 34-17 victory with Ousmane Kromah and Samuel Singleton Jr. both having career days.
While Kromah led the team with 115 yards rushing, Singleton finished as the team's top receiver after catching four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, to go along with 42 rushing yards and another touchdown. His performance was good enough for him to be named the ACC Receiver of the Week, which can be awarded to any player who catches a pass.
Running backs coach Kam Martin was asked about Singleton's versatility on Wednesday, and he did not hold back, comparing him to Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey, who Martin coached while with the UCF Bulls. He also admitted that he thought Singleton was in for a big night due to the work he has put in this offseason.
"He's fun to coach," he said. "Sam's a guy that's in the building all the time. Yesterday, it was a off day, he came up, 'Coach, how can I get better? What's some things I can work on?' You just knew going into that game that Sam was going to have the performance that he was going to have.
"When I saw him catch that 53-yard catch on the screen, I kinda knew he was going to do that cause he played it through practice, and he worked so hard for all these moments. Sam's time is here, Sam's time is here. He put in the work and he's going to continue to make plays."
#going #singleton #yards #work
While Kromah led the team with 115 yards rushing, Singleton finished as the team's top receiver after catching four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, to go along with 42 rushing yards and another touchdown. His performance was good enough for him to be named the ACC Receiver of the Week, which can be awarded to any player who catches a pass.
Running backs coach Kam Martin was asked about Singleton's versatility on Wednesday, and he did not hold back, comparing him to Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey, who Martin coached while with the UCF Bulls. He also admitted that he thought Singleton was in for a big night due to the work he has put in this offseason.
"He's fun to coach," he said. "Sam's a guy that's in the building all the time. Yesterday, it was a off day, he came up, 'Coach, how can I get better? What's some things I can work on?' You just knew going into that game that Sam was going to have the performance that he was going to have.
"When I saw him catch that 53-yard catch on the screen, I kinda knew he was going to do that cause he played it through practice, and he worked so hard for all these moments. Sam's time is here, Sam's time is here. He put in the work and he's going to continue to make plays."
#going #singleton #yards #work
2 months ago
Florida State was able to win its first game against New Mexico State. They were able to run for over 200 yards in the victory, and running back Ousmane Kromah was the spearhead.
The sophomore led the team with 115 yards on 14 carries, marking career highs in both categories. Also, his 8.2 yards per attempt was his second-highest in any game on the collegiate level. This earned Kromah a special honor for his performance.
Pro Football Focus put it's Team of the Week for Week 0. Kromah landed on the list of offensive players.
Offense
Kormah has earned the RB1 role, and this was exactly the kind of start FSU wanted to see from him. Next Monday, he gets a chance to have a big performance against the SMU Mustangs in Florida State's ACC opener.
#team #able #earned
The sophomore led the team with 115 yards on 14 carries, marking career highs in both categories. Also, his 8.2 yards per attempt was his second-highest in any game on the collegiate level. This earned Kromah a special honor for his performance.
Pro Football Focus put it's Team of the Week for Week 0. Kromah landed on the list of offensive players.
Offense
Kormah has earned the RB1 role, and this was exactly the kind of start FSU wanted to see from him. Next Monday, he gets a chance to have a big performance against the SMU Mustangs in Florida State's ACC opener.
#team #able #earned
2 months ago
Florida State opened the 2026 season with a victory Saturday night, but its 34-17 win over New Mexico State offered a mixture of encouraging developments and areas that will need improvement before the competition ramps up.
The Seminoles finished with 419 yards of offense, including 217 on the ground, and held New Mexico State to 319 total yards. FSU never trailed, but the Aggies remained within 10 points until the final four minutes despite Florida State entering as a heavy favorite.
Here are the biggest winners and losers from a season-opening win that left FSU's fans with some concerns.
The offseason buzz surrounding Kromah carried directly into Week 0. The sophomore rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, averaging 8.2 yards per attempt. His one-yard score with 4:01 remaining capped a 90-yard drive and finally put the game away.
Kromah looked explosive when ****** e opened and gave Florida State a dependable option throughout the night.
#state #Mexico
The Seminoles finished with 419 yards of offense, including 217 on the ground, and held New Mexico State to 319 total yards. FSU never trailed, but the Aggies remained within 10 points until the final four minutes despite Florida State entering as a heavy favorite.
Here are the biggest winners and losers from a season-opening win that left FSU's fans with some concerns.
The offseason buzz surrounding Kromah carried directly into Week 0. The sophomore rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, averaging 8.2 yards per attempt. His one-yard score with 4:01 remaining capped a 90-yard drive and finally put the game away.
Kromah looked explosive when ****** e opened and gave Florida State a dependable option throughout the night.
#state #Mexico
2 months ago
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Ashton Daniels passed for 202 yards and had a touchdown passing as well as rushing as Florida State defeated New Mexico State 34-17 in a season opener on Saturday.
After starting at Stanford for two seasons and playing at Auburn in four games last fall, Daniels completed 17 of 27 passes with a 4-yard touchdown to Samuel Singleton Jr. and an interception in his debut with the Seminoles. He also had an interception.
Ousmane Kromah had a weaving 52-yard run in the fourth quarter. The sophomore enjoyed his first 100-yard game, picking up 114 yards on 13 carries.
Florida State, which finished with 217 rushing yards on 39 carries, won a season opener for the fourth time in five years.
Singleton Jr. did a little bit of everything. He had nine carries for 42 yards and caught four passes for 54 yards. Singleton's 46-yard kickoff return also set up Florida State near midfield, and he finished off the drive with a 2-yard TD run.
#rushing
After starting at Stanford for two seasons and playing at Auburn in four games last fall, Daniels completed 17 of 27 passes with a 4-yard touchdown to Samuel Singleton Jr. and an interception in his debut with the Seminoles. He also had an interception.
Ousmane Kromah had a weaving 52-yard run in the fourth quarter. The sophomore enjoyed his first 100-yard game, picking up 114 yards on 13 carries.
Florida State, which finished with 217 rushing yards on 39 carries, won a season opener for the fourth time in five years.
Singleton Jr. did a little bit of everything. He had nine carries for 42 yards and caught four passes for 54 yards. Singleton's 46-yard kickoff return also set up Florida State near midfield, and he finished off the drive with a 2-yard TD run.
#rushing
2 months ago
The Chicago Bears had the most dominant victory of any team across the first week of the preseason with their 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Chicago started out slow in the first quarter, trailing 10-0, and partway through the second quarter including allowing quarterback Deshaun Watson to lead the Browns on a 10-play, 81-yard drive that took over six minutes off the clock. However, that was the last time Cleveland would score as Chicago's defense stiffened and the Bears offense got things going, scoring 34 unanswered points en route to a dominating win.
Here is a look at the good, bad and ugly from the Bears' preseason opening victory against the Browns:
Depth performances: Chicago has a lot of talented depth pieces on both sides of the ball that have a real chance of making an impact on the Bears this season. Rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad, who has been having a really good training camp, showed his physicality throughout the game. Wide receiver Kaden Davis had 88 receiving yards, which was the most of anyone in this game. Multiple players on the defensive line had a strong performance including Jamree Kromah and James Lynch. There has been concern that the Bears do not have enough depth on defense, but this game seemed to prove that Chicago has a lot more untapped talent than originally thought.
Case Keenum shines in third quarter: Keenum may be the third-string quarterback, but it is still important to see how he operates in the offense in the event Chicago ever needs him. He finished the day with a perfect quarterback rating, 90 percent completion percentage and two touchdowns. The veteran quarterback was in rhythm the entire time he was in the game and showed that if he ever needed to, he would have no problem operating this offense.
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Chicago started out slow in the first quarter, trailing 10-0, and partway through the second quarter including allowing quarterback Deshaun Watson to lead the Browns on a 10-play, 81-yard drive that took over six minutes off the clock. However, that was the last time Cleveland would score as Chicago's defense stiffened and the Bears offense got things going, scoring 34 unanswered points en route to a dominating win.
Here is a look at the good, bad and ugly from the Bears' preseason opening victory against the Browns:
Depth performances: Chicago has a lot of talented depth pieces on both sides of the ball that have a real chance of making an impact on the Bears this season. Rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad, who has been having a really good training camp, showed his physicality throughout the game. Wide receiver Kaden Davis had 88 receiving yards, which was the most of anyone in this game. Multiple players on the defensive line had a strong performance including Jamree Kromah and James Lynch. There has been concern that the Bears do not have enough depth on defense, but this game seemed to prove that Chicago has a lot more untapped talent than originally thought.
Case Keenum shines in third quarter: Keenum may be the third-string quarterback, but it is still important to see how he operates in the offense in the event Chicago ever needs him. He finished the day with a perfect quarterback rating, 90 percent completion percentage and two touchdowns. The veteran quarterback was in rhythm the entire time he was in the game and showed that if he ever needed to, he would have no problem operating this offense.
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2 months ago
The Chicago Bears kicked off the preseason with a 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, which saw some impressive performances from players looking to earn a spot on the roster.
After trailing 10-0 in the first quarter, the Bears scored 34 unanswered points en route to a dominating victory that featured impressive showings in all three phases of action. With most of the starters resting, the stage was set for under-the-radar players to showcase their talents and make it difficult on general manager Ryan Poles when it comes to making roster decisions.
Following Saturday's preseason opener, here are the roster bubble players who made a strong case for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Defensive end Jamree Kromah had a monster day on defense, where he showcased his impressive power off the edge and pressuring the quarterback against the Browns. Kromah had two of Chicago's three sacks on the day, and he could have had more, while adding six tackles, including three tackles for loss and two quarterback hits. One of those sacks was a strip sack of starting quarterback Deshaun Watson on fourth-and-2. Kromah was consistently generating pressure and getting in the backfield.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis had been a standout in training camp, and it translated to the field in Chicago's preseason opener. Davis showcased his playmaking ability and led the Bears with four receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown in first-half action with quarterback Tyson Bagent. Davis continues to make a strong statement for a roster spot in a loaded receivers room.
#roster #kromah #quarterback
After trailing 10-0 in the first quarter, the Bears scored 34 unanswered points en route to a dominating victory that featured impressive showings in all three phases of action. With most of the starters resting, the stage was set for under-the-radar players to showcase their talents and make it difficult on general manager Ryan Poles when it comes to making roster decisions.
Following Saturday's preseason opener, here are the roster bubble players who made a strong case for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Defensive end Jamree Kromah had a monster day on defense, where he showcased his impressive power off the edge and pressuring the quarterback against the Browns. Kromah had two of Chicago's three sacks on the day, and he could have had more, while adding six tackles, including three tackles for loss and two quarterback hits. One of those sacks was a strip sack of starting quarterback Deshaun Watson on fourth-and-2. Kromah was consistently generating pressure and getting in the backfield.
Wide receiver Kaden Davis had been a standout in training camp, and it translated to the field in Chicago's preseason opener. Davis showcased his playmaking ability and led the Bears with four receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown in first-half action with quarterback Tyson Bagent. Davis continues to make a strong statement for a roster spot in a loaded receivers room.
#roster #kromah #quarterback
3 months ago
Florida State offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Tim Harris Jr. and defensive coordinator Tony White spoke on Wednesday, recapping FSU's scrimmage.
Harris Jr. focused on communication and tempo, saying the offense's install has to move faster than most because of the volume FSU's defense throws at it in practice. He said Ashton Daniels' confidence has grown daily and that he handled pre-snap adjustments flawlessly in Tuesday's scrimmage, with Kevin and Dean also getting positive reviews. Harris pointed to yards after contact as a season-long emphasis for the running backs, also noting Tre Wisner was held out of the scrimmage with a minor issue. He also said Tuesday marked the first true dry run of game-day operation (press box staffed, sideline communication and iPads used as they would be in a game) and called it clean.
White said he left the scrimmage angry but changed his mind after watching the film, calling the sideline operation better than nearly any point last season and the tackling cleaner than a typical first scrimmage. He described a disruptive defensive line with a couple of sacks and roughly 10 tackles for loss, and credited the group's offseason work for turning thinking into instinct. He also said the remaining camp work shifts to situational football, and named conditioning as the one thing that still has to improve
The Seminoles are now in Jacksonville for their annual Duval excursion, holding three practices at UNF from Wednesday to Saturday.
Jordan Silversmith wrote on Ousmane Kromah and the second-year running back's potential for a breakout season:
#scrimmage
Harris Jr. focused on communication and tempo, saying the offense's install has to move faster than most because of the volume FSU's defense throws at it in practice. He said Ashton Daniels' confidence has grown daily and that he handled pre-snap adjustments flawlessly in Tuesday's scrimmage, with Kevin and Dean also getting positive reviews. Harris pointed to yards after contact as a season-long emphasis for the running backs, also noting Tre Wisner was held out of the scrimmage with a minor issue. He also said Tuesday marked the first true dry run of game-day operation (press box staffed, sideline communication and iPads used as they would be in a game) and called it clean.
White said he left the scrimmage angry but changed his mind after watching the film, calling the sideline operation better than nearly any point last season and the tackling cleaner than a typical first scrimmage. He described a disruptive defensive line with a couple of sacks and roughly 10 tackles for loss, and credited the group's offseason work for turning thinking into instinct. He also said the remaining camp work shifts to situational football, and named conditioning as the one thing that still has to improve
The Seminoles are now in Jacksonville for their annual Duval excursion, holding three practices at UNF from Wednesday to Saturday.
Jordan Silversmith wrote on Ousmane Kromah and the second-year running back's potential for a breakout season:
#scrimmage
3 months ago
The early signing period is always a chaotic time for Florida State under Mike Norvell, and that was no different in December 2024.
After a 2-10 season, firing both coordinators, and losing their top commitment in the class, offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, the Seminoles knew they needed to pivot quickly. With no running back currently committed in their class, amazing for a program when the recruiting coordinator was also the running backs coach, and with released funds from Thomas' decommitment, the Seminoles flipped Ousmane Kromah from Georgia's recruiting class and landed the No. 3 running back in the 2025 cycle, according to 247Sports.
Even though the Georgia native did not enroll until the summer, Kromah came on campus with a college-ready frame, listed in 2025 as 6-foot-1, 218 pounds, and instantly started making his way up the depth chart. The true freshman finished with the third-highest rushing yards on the roster a season ago, and ranked second in yards per carry (5.4) among rushers with 30 or more attempts. Of course, he had his first-year moments, such as a costly fumble against Miami, but on a team that lacked consistent playmakers, almost every time Kromah touched the ball, he created action. Now, in year two, he and running backs coach Kam Martin expect Kromah to be a focal point.
"I know Ousmane has all the tools to be very special," Martin told the local Tallahassee media on Monday. "He takes hard coaching, and that's what I love about him. He's a guy that's in the building all day. Ous is a guy that's going to take that next step this year."
One of the keys to Kromah's improvement will be getting a full offseason in the collegiate ranks. As mentioned, Kromah enrolled in the summer of 2025, only getting fall camp to acclimate himself to the college game. Clearly, a full offseason has paid off, as he appeared notably stronger in his interview, even though he was listed at 216 pounds, and told the press he worked on improving his "conditioning" during the offseason.
#year #offseason #seminoles #even
After a 2-10 season, firing both coordinators, and losing their top commitment in the class, offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, the Seminoles knew they needed to pivot quickly. With no running back currently committed in their class, amazing for a program when the recruiting coordinator was also the running backs coach, and with released funds from Thomas' decommitment, the Seminoles flipped Ousmane Kromah from Georgia's recruiting class and landed the No. 3 running back in the 2025 cycle, according to 247Sports.
Even though the Georgia native did not enroll until the summer, Kromah came on campus with a college-ready frame, listed in 2025 as 6-foot-1, 218 pounds, and instantly started making his way up the depth chart. The true freshman finished with the third-highest rushing yards on the roster a season ago, and ranked second in yards per carry (5.4) among rushers with 30 or more attempts. Of course, he had his first-year moments, such as a costly fumble against Miami, but on a team that lacked consistent playmakers, almost every time Kromah touched the ball, he created action. Now, in year two, he and running backs coach Kam Martin expect Kromah to be a focal point.
"I know Ousmane has all the tools to be very special," Martin told the local Tallahassee media on Monday. "He takes hard coaching, and that's what I love about him. He's a guy that's in the building all day. Ous is a guy that's going to take that next step this year."
One of the keys to Kromah's improvement will be getting a full offseason in the collegiate ranks. As mentioned, Kromah enrolled in the summer of 2025, only getting fall camp to acclimate himself to the college game. Clearly, a full offseason has paid off, as he appeared notably stronger in his interview, even though he was listed at 216 pounds, and told the press he worked on improving his "conditioning" during the offseason.
#year #offseason #seminoles #even
4 months ago
Despite their 5-7 record, Florida State had one of the nation's top offenses last season. Lost in the shadows even further was how effective freshman running back Ousmane Kromah was when he was given opportunities.
The explosive through-the-hole and vision that made FSU push so hard to flip Kromah from the Georgia Bulldogs was clear, and it set up the Peach State native to be RB1 going forward. Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz of 247Sports think Kromah won't just perform well as a sophomore, but they think he'll have a breakout season.
The headliner from Florida State's 2025 class, Kromah had a strong true freshman season with 408 yards on 5.7 yards per carry. The Seminoles did make a big transfer swing at running back by adding Tre Wisner of Texas, but Kromah had a very strong spring and looks to be in a strong position to start even with the Wisner's addition.
Kromah leads a talented group that also features Quintrevion Wisner, Sam Singleton Jr., and freshman Amari Thomas. According to running backs coach Kam Martin, Kromah has taken the bull by the horns this offseason in preparing for a bigger role as a sophomore.
"He's taking that next step. He's taking that next step as a person and as a player," Martin said back in March. "Every morning, me and him have been watching film at 5:30 in the morning, and I can tell you this: he's taking that next step to be the guy he wants to be. He wants to be great.
The explosive through-the-hole and vision that made FSU push so hard to flip Kromah from the Georgia Bulldogs was clear, and it set up the Peach State native to be RB1 going forward. Chris Hummer and Matt Zenitz of 247Sports think Kromah won't just perform well as a sophomore, but they think he'll have a breakout season.
The headliner from Florida State's 2025 class, Kromah had a strong true freshman season with 408 yards on 5.7 yards per carry. The Seminoles did make a big transfer swing at running back by adding Tre Wisner of Texas, but Kromah had a very strong spring and looks to be in a strong position to start even with the Wisner's addition.
Kromah leads a talented group that also features Quintrevion Wisner, Sam Singleton Jr., and freshman Amari Thomas. According to running backs coach Kam Martin, Kromah has taken the bull by the horns this offseason in preparing for a bigger role as a sophomore.
"He's taking that next step. He's taking that next step as a person and as a player," Martin said back in March. "Every morning, me and him have been watching film at 5:30 in the morning, and I can tell you this: he's taking that next step to be the guy he wants to be. He wants to be great.
