FSU Sports Update: Transfer Quarterback Ashton Daniels Leads Football, Plus Key Wins and Roster Moves Across Seminole Athletics

POLICY WIRE — Tallahassee, Florida — Florida State University has officially named Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as its starting quarterback, marking the third consecutive season the Seminoles will begin with a transfer player under center.

This decision comes after earlier indications suggested the quarterback competition might extend further into the season preparations. Daniels’ selection signifies a new era for the FSU football program, emphasizing reliance on experienced talent from the transfer portal.

Football Team Developments

Beyond the quarterback announcement, insights into Florida State’s defensive performance following spring practice have emerged. Analysis has highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement as the team looks ahead to the upcoming season.

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Baseball Dominance Continues

The Seminoles’ baseball squad secured another victory, defeating North Florida 4-1 in their recent midweek matchup, extending their impressive winning streak. A standout performance came from pitcher Jamie Arnold, who dazzled for the Double-A RockHounds.

Arnold, recognized as MLB’s No. 36 prospect by the Athletics, showcased utter dominance with 4 2/3 innings pitched, allowing no hits, no runs, two walks, and striking out seven batters. This marks his second consecutive scoreless outing for the minor league club.

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Softball Rivalry Showdown

Tonight, No. 12 Florida State is set to clash with No. 8 Florida Gators in a highly anticipated softball game in Tallahassee. The Gators arrive with a formidable 43-6 overall record and a 16-5 standing in the SEC, fresh off winning two out of three games against Auburn.

Historically, FSU trails the all-time series against Florida 29-24. However, the Seminoles have been dominant in recent encounters, securing victories in seven of the last eight meetings. Their sole loss to the Gators in this period occurred during extra innings in 2024.

Basketball Roster Adjustments

Men’s Team Bolstered by Transfers

The Florida State men’s basketball program officially announced the acquisition of two new transfer portal talents: brothers Anthony Robinson II from Missouri and Amare Robinson from Tallahassee State College. Anthony, a native of Tallahassee, distinguished himself as an All-SEC Defensive Team selection during his sophomore year at Missouri.

Coach Loucks lauded Anthony as an ideal point guard, emphasizing his toughness, vocal leadership, and natural command of respect. Loucks anticipates Anthony will immediately step into a leadership role, leveraging his defensive intensity and offensive capabilities to become a highly productive player in the ACC.

Amare, after a successful prep career at Florida State University School, completed his freshman season at Tallahassee State College. Coach Loucks expressed confidence in Amare’s future, highlighting his unselfishness, coachability, and excellent team-player attitude.

In a late development, Thomas Bassong unexpectedly entered the transfer portal, despite earlier expressing intentions to remain in Tallahassee.

Women’s Team Adds Key Playmaker

On the women’s basketball front, Coach Brooke Wyckoff confirmed the signing of Timaya Lewis-Eutsey from Marshall via the transfer portal. Lewis-Eutsey was a pivotal player for Marshall, starting all 37 games and leading her team to the 2026 WNIT title.

• She averaged an impressive 20.0 points per game, shooting 50 percent from the field.
• In the 2025-26 season, she ranked third nationally in steals, accumulating 141 and averaging 3.8 per contest.
• Lewis-Eutsey was one of only two players nationwide, alongside Notre Dame’s Hannah Hildago, to achieve averages of at least 20.0 points and 3.8 steals per game.

Academic Excellence Recognized

Three Florida State women’s basketball athletes—Avery Treadwell, Amaya Bonner, and Sydney Bowles—were honored on the 2025-26 All-ACC Academic Team. Treadwell and Bonner received their third career selections, with Bowles earning her second.

• Treadwell and Bonner are among only ten student-athletes in the ACC to be recognized three times, and two of only three on the list pursuing engineering degrees.
• Amaya Bonner (Sport Management) averaged 5.6 points across 30 games (21 starts), achieving a career-high 22 points against Pitt and earning CSC Academic All-District recognition.
• Avery Treadwell (Chemical Engineering) provided crucial support from the bench in all 31 games, leading the team with 67 offensive rebounds and shooting 58.8 percent from the floor, including her first career double-double.
• Sydney Bowles (Civil Engineering) played in 28 games, setting a career-high with seven assists against Florida and tying her personal best with six three-pointers in two separate games.

Track and Field Athletes Earn ACC Honors

FSU’s track and field program celebrated dual conference recognition, with Shenese Walker and Shamar Reid being named ACC Performers of the Week. Walker was distinguished as the Women’s Performer of the Week, while Reid secured his second Men’s Field Athlete of the Week title this season.

Walker achieved a massive personal best in the women’s 100-meters, finishing in 10.80 seconds. This remarkable time ranks as the second-fastest globally and in the NCAA this season, establishing new program and ACC records, and placing her fifth all-time in collegiate history and eighth in Jamaican history.

Reid excelled in the men’s discus throw, setting a personal best of 63.10 meters. This throw positioned him as the top ACC thrower and second overall in the event. He maintains his leading position in the conference standings and has ascended to second nationally this season.

Men’s Golf Gears Up for ACC Tournament

The Florida State men’s golf team is in final preparations for the upcoming ACC Tournament. The championship event is scheduled to take place from April 23-27 at the Shark’s Tooth Golf Course in Panama City Beach, Florida.