Comparing Florida State and New Mexico State's quarterbacks
It's Week 0, and it's Florida State's Ashton Daniels versus New Mexico State's Trey Hedden. Who will start the season 1-0?
This Saturday marks the opening game of the 2026 season for the Florida State Seminoles and the New Mexico State Aggies, as they face off at Doak Campbell Stadium. For New Mexico State, quarterback Trey Hedden has been named the starter by head coach Tony Sanchez. Hedden, a transfer from Furman, played two seasons for the Paladins, achieving a 6-6 record in 2025 with 2,967 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.
He has faced the Campbell Stadium multiple times, with his best performance yielding 26 completions out of 35 attempts, 314 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.
In contrast, Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels comes highly recommended by coach Mike Norvell, who praises Daniels' understanding, control, efficiency, and explosiveness in the program's recent struggles. Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, had a brief stint at Stanford but found his footing with the Tigers, compiling a 1-3 record in limited action last year and showing flashes of potential with notable performances against top-ranked opponents.
As the 2026 season kicks off, the immediate focus for both teams will be on their respective quarterbacks and their abilities to lead their squads to victory.
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