Florida State to Rely on Revamped Ground Game in 2026
The Florida State Seminoles rushed forover 2,600 yards and scored 31 touchdowns last year, but will have to make up for that production going into this season.TheSeminoles lost half of their rushing yards, as quarterback Tommy Castellanosand running back Gavin Sawchuk have moved on. They return two of their top fourrushers from last years squad and added two talented transfers, one from theSEC. OusmaneKromah Now standing 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, Ousmane Kromah haslost some weight after rushing for 408 yards, but no touchdowns in 2025. Kromahalso caught nine passes for 147 yards and a touchdown. In a loss to No.16Virginia, Kromah rushed for a season-high 63 yards. QuintrevionWisnerIn 2025, as a member of the Texas Longhorns,Quintrevion Wisner led the Longhorns with 597 yards and scored three touchdowns.That was a significant step back from his 2024 season in which he rushed forover 1,000 yards. In the win over Texas A&M, Wisner rushed for aseason-high 155 yards on 19 carries, averaging eight yards per carry. Wisnerbrings speed and shiftiness to the Seminoles backfield that could presentproblems for opposing defenses. SamuelSingletonSingleton averaged seven yards per carry last season,on his way to 360 yards and four scores. Against East Texas A&M, Singletongained 82 yards on four carries for a whopping 20-yard average. GermariSandsAfter playing two seasons at Florida Atlantic, GermariSands arrives in Tallahassee to provide depth. Last season at FAU, he accountedfor 682 total yards but no touchdowns. To avoid being one dimensional on offense, theSeminoles must have a productive ground game. Last season, Castellanos scoredten touchdowns running the football. 2026 starter Ashton Daniels has scored 11rushing touchdowns total across four seasons, so it is a good bet that Danielswill not be asked to tote the rock that much. Also, these running backs will have to set theirsights on the end zone and get there early and often. Zero rushing touchdowns forany of these players over a 12-game schedule will not get the job done. No doubt, Florida States offense will be talented. Runningbehind an experienced, but rebuilt offensive line (107 combined starts) willhelp the cause. These running backs have an opportunity to be a partof something special this season, to help right the wrongs and correct themistakes that have caused the Seminoles to lose 17 games over the last twoseasons. Any one of these running backs needs to step up their game in fallcamp and strive to be the first Seminole rusher to gain 1,000 yards since 2019.Join our ROUNDTABLE community! It's free to join. Share your thoughts, engage with our Roundtable writers, and chat with fellow members.Download the free Roundtable APP, and stay even more connected!