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.
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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
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