Florida State beat FCS Central Arkansas 34-7, as 15 Seminoles made their first appearances of the 2026 season; five were freshmen making their Florida State debuts. Starters on both sides played into the second half, limiting younger players’ in-game opportunities.
The article reports 15 debuts but lists only 13 players by name: nine on defense and four on offense. Among those listed, AJ Cottrill had the most snaps (28), followed by Franklin Whitley (25). Kevin Sperry, Chavez Thompson, Jayden Todd and Jonathan Daniels each played seven snaps on offense.
