Ashton Daniels News, Rumors, Updates - Auburn Tigers

Florida State Football's Quarterback Outlook Remains National Talking Point FSU remains under the microscope, with uncertainty surrounding Ashton Daniels and the broader 2026 outlook continuing to shape a national co...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Florida State might have chosen the wrong quarterback in this year's transfer class This seems to be a criminally low ranking for Ashton Daniels.

MAY 20 • CHOPCHAT.COM

3 reasons why Ashton Daniels is a better option in the short-term for the Seminoles Ashton Daniels could be a quality pickup for the Seminoles.

MAY 5 • CHOPCHAT.COM

QB Ashton Daniels has a chance to prove his two-game hot streak wasn't a fluke This will be fascinating to keep tabs on for the Florida State Seminoles.

APRIL 29 • CHOPCHAT.COM

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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Florida State names Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as starting QB Deadspin | Florida State names Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels as starting QB

APRIL 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Wins 'Noles QB battle Daniels has been named Florida State's starting quarterback, per Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com.

Impact Daniels was competing with Kevin Sperry, a redshirt freshman who flashed some skill in limited action in Tallahassee last season. However, the Auburn transfer has won the gig towards the conclusion of spring practices. This gives Florida State's offense more clarity, and Daniels will now waltz into fall camp as the clear-cut starting quarterback, which should be beneficial for the overall development of the offense.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Golesh probably wishes that he hadn't let Ashton Daniels walk to the portal Auburn is probably regretting this decision.

APRIL 19 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Mike Norvell likely tipped his hand on who will be the starting QB for Florida State This looks like it is Ashton Daniels's job to lose.

APRIL 9 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Competing with Sperry Daniels is competing with Kevin Sperry for Florida State's starting quarterback gig, per On3.

Impact Daniels transferred to Auburn after three seasons at Stanford, but he couldn't win the Tigers' starting quarterback gig, though he did start three games towards the end of the season. Now, he's looking to win the QB1 job in Tallahassee, but he'll have to fend off redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry, who looked promising in limited action last season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

FSU latest hire might help its quarterback become a game changer in 2026 FSU hired Auburn's assistant quarterback coach, who helped coach Ashton Daniels last year. The hire could help him become a game changer in...

MARCH 2 • CHOPCHAT.COM

How Ashton Daniels can make a major leap in his first year leading Florida State FSU transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels has some tools similar to Jordan Travis, but he can make a major leap by doing these things in 2026.

FEBRUARY 22 • CHOPCHAT.COM

One tiny detail FSU QB Ashton Daniels shared that might give room for optimism New FSU quarterback Ashton Daniels met with media early this week and shared some of the things he's learned over the years. There might be...

FEBRUARY 6 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Transferring to FSU Daniels will transfer to Florida State, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Daniels started in Auburn's final three conference games, tallying 720 passing yards, 245 rushing yards and five total touchdowns. He's expected to compete for the QB1 role with the Seminoles ahead of the 2026 season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Clear top landing spot emerges for Auburn transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels The College Football Playoff is just getting started but the CFB offseason is in full swing already. Players across the country are announci...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

SEC QB makes decision to enter transfer portal after college football season The Auburn Tigers closed a season of transition under new coach Alex Golesh, navigating a changing roster and fresh expectations. The offens...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Auburn QB Ashton Daniels plans to enter the transfer portal Daniels is the latest Auburn player to announce his plans to enter the portal

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • AL.COM

To enter transfer portal Daniels plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Daniels played a key role down the stretch for Auburn, taking the reins of the offense for its final three conference games and totaling 720 passing yards, 245 rushing yards and five total touchdowns. He sat out a Week 13 matchup with Mercer in order to preserve his redshirt, and the senior quarterback will play out his final year at a different program.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Golesh addresses Auburn quarterback room after Jackson Arnold enters transfer portal With Jackson Arnold transferring out, coach Golesh is evaluating Ashton Daniels and Deuce Knight while not ruling out bringing in additional...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • AL.COM

Big day in Iron Bowl loss Daniels completed 18 of 39 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 27-20 loss against Alabama. He also had 23 rushes for 108 yards.

Impact Daniels had a massive day as he went for 367 total yards against the Crimson Tide. This was Daniels second straight performance with over 300 total yards after taking last week off to retain his redshirt eligibility. With the Auburn season coming to a close and Daniels having eligibility remaining, it will be interesting to see if he decides to stay at Auburn with the emergence of Deuce Knight last week and a change at the head coaching position.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to Auburn for 2026 Daniels will return to Auburn for the team's 2026 season, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact By redshirting 2025, Daniels maintained his senior year of collegiate eligibility, and the last season will be logged with Auburn. For most of his latest campaign, he primarily served as a backup to Jackson Arnold. That was until Arnold struggled, and Daniels took over Auburn's offense. He logged a 59.7 completion percentage on 119 pass attempts for 797 yards and a 3-2 TD-INT ratio. Daniels also recorded 63 carries for 280 yards and two touchdowns, assuring that he would finish 2025 with at least 1,000 all-purpose yards and five TDs.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Alabama escapes Auburn with a 27-20 victory thanks to Simpson-Horton connection

Ty Simpson and Isaiah Horton connected three times for touchdowns, including on a fourth-down play in the waning minutes, and No. 10 Alabama escaped Auburn with a 27-20 victory in...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 10 Alabama hopes to control noise, emotions and Auburn's defense in the Iron Bowl

No. 10 Alabama has a berth in the Southeastern Conference title game and likely a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff at stake when the Crimson Tide travel to play Aubu...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

To start Iron Bowl Daniels (redshirt) will start Saturday's game against Alabama, Nathan King of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Daniels has played in three games this season, and Auburn opted to sit Daniels last week against Mercer so the QB could suit up to face Alabama and preserve a redshirt. Daniels threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 89 yards and two more scores during his last appearance.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deuce Knight accounts for 6 TDs in his first career start as Auburn rolls Mercer 62-17

Deuce Knight accounted for 401 yards and six touchdowns as Auburn beat lower-division Mercer 62-17 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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No. 10 Alabama escapes Auburn with a 27-20 victory thanks to Simpson-Horton connection

No. 10 Alabama hopes to control noise, emotions and Auburn's defense in the Iron Bowl

Deuce Knight accounts for 6 TDs in his first career start as Auburn rolls Mercer 62-17