Florida State’s offensive struggles proved costly in a 27-24 loss to SMU on Monday night, despite the Seminoles mounting a late comeback attempt. After battling back to tie the game at 24 in the fourth quarter, FSU could not generate the final scoring drive needed to secure victory. A power outage at Doak Campbell Stadium delayed the contest, pushing the game deep into the night, but the Seminoles showed more resilience than in their season opener.
Quarterback Ashton Daniels faced constant pressure throughout the night, resulting in inconsistent play despite flashes of mobility. Running back Ousmane Kromah again led the offense with over 100 yards and a touchdown, but the passing game struggled significantly against SMU’s defense. The offensive line’s inability to provide consistent protection plagued the Seminoles’ efforts to establish rhythm, forcing them to rely heavily on one player to generate offensive production.
Defensively, Florida State showed improvement after halftime with timely adjustments that forced two crucial turnovers. However, recurring third-down struggles allowed SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings to sustain drives throughout the game. Special teams provided a bright spot with strong play that created turnover opportunities and field position advantages for the offense.
The loss drops FSU to 1-1 on the season and highlights persistent offensive concerns heading into a difficult matchup at Alabama. While the Seminoles demonstrated competitive character by fighting back, systemic issues with quarterback consistency, pass protection, and defensive execution must improve for the program to contend in conference play.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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