Ashton Daniels comes back for Florida State after targeting play
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels returned to the game against Miami after taking a targeting hit. He had gone to the injury tent following the first-quarter play, when Miami defender Zechariah Poyser hit him as he slid. The penalty was targeting.
Ashton Daniels, Florida State’s quarterback, came back into the game against Miami after a first-quarter targeting call. He had gone to the injury tent when Miami’s Zechariah Poyser struck him while he was sliding, and the officials determined the hit was targeting. The moment fits into broader college football conversations about protecting sliding quarterbacks and how quickly players are evaluated on the sideline before returning.
The incident may prompt fans, players, and coaches to revisit targeting rules and injury protocols. A quarterback’s return after such a hit could shape perceptions of how carefully players are cleared, though the available details do not reveal medical specifics. It may also affect how viewers judge late hits on sliding players