The FSU football fans seem split between who they want to be the QB1 in 2026. Some fans want redshirt freshman Kevin Sperry to be the guy since the last two transfer quarterbacks haven’t lived up to expectations. Realistically, I think most hope it’s a legitimate competition and the best man wins, and I agree with that sentiment.
FSU added Auburn backup quarterback Ashton Daniels from the transfer portal in December. Daniels started at Stanford for a couple of years before transferring to Auburn.
He’s who I would choose to be the starter in 2026, simply because he has lots of experience, a skillset that could be similar to Jordan Travis, and seems less likely to get injured.
FSU has completed five practices, and Kevin Sperry has been competing. FSU released a video of him throwing a touchdown pass to redshirt freshman Teriq Mallory:
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— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) March 25, 2026
This was a nice catch my Mallory, and hopefully, he can be a factor in the red zone at least this season.
We don’t have much context on the play when it comes to down and distance. It seems like a rollout pass in the red zone that Sperry throws up with two defenders on Mallory. Mallory somehow comes down with the pass, but it was a throw that Sperry knew their backs would be to the ball more than likely.
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He looked decisive with the throw and put it only where Mallory could catch it, though I think it's a play that's probably very low percentage.
Nevertheless, he made a play in practice and it looks like he's not ready to give up on his dream of being the starting quarterback in 2026.