Florida State Names Auburn Transfer Ashton Daniels Starting Quarterback Ahead of Alabama Matchup
Alabama nonconference opponent names SEC transfer starting quarterback
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Florida State Seminoles have named Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as their starting quarterback for the upcoming 2026 season. Daniels previously faced Alabama in a 2025 Iron Bowl, where he threw for 259 yards and rushed for 108 yards. The two teams will meet again on September 19, 2026, in Tuscaloosa.
- 01Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, is named starting quarterback for Florida State.
- 02Daniels previously faced Alabama in the 2025 Iron Bowl, completing 18-of-39 passes.
- 03Florida State upset Alabama 31-17 in their last meeting in 2025.
- 04Alabama will host East Carolina and travel to Kentucky before facing Florida State.
- 05The matchup is set for September 19, 2026, in Tuscaloosa.
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The Florida State Seminoles have officially appointed Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn University, as their starting quarterback for the 2026 season. This announcement was made by the team and reported by Pete Nakos from On3. Daniels previously faced Alabama during the 2025 Iron Bowl, where he completed 18-of-39 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown, and an interception, while also rushing for 108 yards on 23 attempts. The upcoming game between Alabama and Florida State is scheduled for September 19, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, marking a rematch after Florida State's surprising 31-17 victory over Alabama in their 2025 season opener. Prior to this matchup, Alabama will host East Carolina on September 5 and travel to Kentucky for their SEC opener on September 12.
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This matchup could influence the standings in college football and fan engagement in both Alabama and Florida State.
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