# Florida State and Central Arkansas football matchup > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/florida-state-and-central-arkansas-football-matchup > Updated: 2026-09-26T17:51:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Florida State University defeated the University of Central Arkansas 34-7 at Doak Campbell Stadium, moving the Seminoles' season record to 2-2. The matchup featured a personal connection between Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and Central Arkansas head coach Nathan Brown, who were former teammates at Central Arkansas. The Seminoles' offense recorded 417 total yards, led by quarterback Ashton Daniels, who completed 12 of 18 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Ousmane Kromah contributed 86 rushing yards and two touchdowns, becoming the fifth Seminole since 1995 to score in each of the first four games of a season. While the defense limited the Bears to seven points, Central Arkansas controlled the time of possession for nearly 40 minutes. Despite the win, head coach Mike Norvell noted areas for improvement, specifically citing ten penalties that resulted in 115 yards. Additionally, some fans expressed dissatisfaction regarding the team's performance and a perceived lack of offensive momentum during the second half. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Florida State defeats Central Arkansas 34-7 Florida State defeated Central Arkansas 34-7, led by Ashton Daniels and Ousmane Kromah, though coach Mike Norvell noted disciplinary issues and areas for improvement ahead of ACC play. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-state-defeats-central-arkansas-34-7 ### 2026-09-24: Florida State to face Central Arkansas in football matchup Florida State University will face the University of Central Arkansas in a college football matchup featuring coaches Mike Norvell and Nathan Brown, who were former teammates. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-state-to-face-central-arkansas-in-football-matchup --- Cite as: Florida State and Central Arkansas football matchup. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/florida-state-and-central-arkansas-football-matchup