Updated
Updated · Tomahawk Nation · Aug 10
FSU Defense Wins Final Fall Scrimmage After 100 Plays as Norvell Eyes Moving Week
Updated
Updated · Tomahawk Nation · Aug 10

FSU Defense Wins Final Fall Scrimmage After 100 Plays as Norvell Eyes Moving Week

3 articles · Updated · Tomahawk Nation · Aug 10

Summary

  • Florida State closed fall camp scrimmages Sunday with the defense clearly ahead, capping the NCAA-allowed second and final live scrimmage.
  • Mike Norvell said the front was especially disruptive, citing tackles for loss, pressure from four-man rushes and blitz looks, and impact plays from the Desir twins and Jalen Anderson.
  • The offense generated only a few explosive plays and had early drives stall, though Norvell said quarterback Ashton Daniels still created opportunities and has shown efficient command.
  • Tuesday marks the return to practice after an off day, with FSU entering "moving week" as the depth chart sharpens and position-battle winners begin to emerge.

Insights

Coach Norvell says the defense dominated, but could this aggressive secondary expose lingering weaknesses in FSU's highly-touted quarterback room?
With a massive $24 million NIL roster, is Florida State's defense truly elite or is the rebuilt offense hiding major flaws?
Will the offensive line's growing pains derail the season before Florida State's highly anticipated 2026 roster even takes the field?