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Mike Norvell touches on quarterbacks, injuries and more after Florida State's first scrimmage

Florida State’s preseason quarterback depth chart faces shifts following the program's first fall scrimmage.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 11:51 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Following Florida State's first fall scrimmage, Mike Norvell evaluated the performance of quarterback Ashton Daniels and noted that backup Malachi Marshall missed the session due to an injury. The team's coordinators subsequently held a press briefing to recap the scrimmage and discuss various preseason standouts.

The coverage of these internal evaluations quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the long-term impact on the team's quarterback depth.

Epilogue added 5d ago, after coverage quieted.

Where it stands

The competitive landscape of the Florida State football quarterback room is evolving as Ashton Daniels gains momentum in his command of the team. This shift follows the conclusion of the program's first preseason scrimmage, an event that served as a primary evaluation point for head coach Mike Norvell. Attention on the position intensified after backup quarterback Malachi Marshall missed the scrimmage entirely due to an injury.

The absence of Marshall has altered the immediate dynamics of the backup competition, placing greater scrutiny on the remaining available personnel during this early phase of the preseason. Mike Norvell and various coordinators, including Tim Harris Jr. and Tony White, have since provided evaluations of the team's performance. Reports from outlets like 247Sports and Sports Illustrated note that Norvell has identified specific early standouts from the six days of practice leading up to the session.

Meanwhile, on-field intensity was a point of mention, with coverage detailing interactions between coaches during the scrimmage play. Future updates are expected as the coaching staff continues to monitor the health of the roster and the development of the depth chart. Coverage does not yet specify how long the current injury status for the affected players will persist or how those absences will ultimately impact the final roster configuration as preseason training progresses.

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Who is emerging in the quarterback competition?

Coverage indicates that Ashton Daniels is taking command following the first scrimmage.

Why was Malachi Marshall absent from the scrimmage?

He missed the session due to an injury.

What is the status of the coaching staff's evaluations?

Mike Norvell and other coordinators have begun providing feedback on the scrimmage and identifying early preseason standouts.

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Florida State Mike Norvell Ashton Daniels College Football Preseason

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