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Florida State beat New Mexico State by 17 points in Tallahassee on Saturday, a margin that covered none of the 31.5-point spread against a program that went 4-8 in 2025.
A game that tightened to 10 points in the fourth quarter, combined with UNLV's 27-21 home defeat to Memphis and a visibly sparse crowd at USC's Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum opener against San Jose State, sent the first overreaction wave of the college football season through social media before the main slate of games arrives.
Florida State's offensive struggles put Norvell in early crosshairs Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels turned in a mixed debut at quarterback for the Seminoles, and the offensive line was physically outplayed by a considerably smaller New Mexico State front.
A red-zone interception on the opening drive and a dropped touchdown pass by an uncovered wide receiver were the two plays that kept the Aggies within range of an upset in Tallahassee.
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