Florida State's 34-7 win over Central Arkansas raised concerns with weak third downs, low rushing, poor defense, and questions ahead of the Virginia game.
Florida State fans are sounding the alarm after a lackluster 34-7 win over Central Arkansas, questioning if the Seminoles are truly ready for ACC competition. Despite the comfortable scoreline, glaring issues surfaced: the offense produced just 417 yards—fewer than it managed against Alabama—and struggled on third down, going only 2 of 5. Ashton Daniels threw for 224 yards with two touchdowns and a baffling interception, while the run game failed to dominate, raising concerns about playmaking and depth chart decisions.
With Central Arkansas holding possession for an astonishing 39 minutes, the Seminoles’ defensive performance drew heavy criticism. Questions swirl around the limited use of Malachi Marshall and the readiness of new arrivals, putting the team’s coaching staff under intense scrutiny. Can Florida State fix these problems before their matchup against Virginia, or will the cracks widen in a crucial ACC stretch?