# Clemson's 3 Key Players vs Florida State

> Clemson must beat Florida State to stay in ACC title race.
- Title: Clemson's 3 Key Players vs Florida State | Shortify
- Summary: Clemson must beat Florida State to stay in ACC title race. Clemson needs to win against Florida State to remain in ACC title conversation after losing to…
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- Source: Clemson Tigers On SI — https://si.com/college/clemson/football/3-opposing-players-clemson-can-t-afford-to-ignore-vs-florida-state-in-week-9-ashton-daniels-
- Published: 2026-10-28T19:34:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: clemson, florida state, acc, football, rylan kennedy, duce robinson, ashton daniels, sports
## Clemson's recent loss
Clemson fell at home to Virginia Tech last weekend, 20-16, dropping the Tigers to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play.
## Week 9 matchup
Clemson faces Florida State this weekend, which lost to No. 3 Miami in a controversial double-overtime game last week.
## Rylan Kennedy
Florida State's Texas A&M transfer Rylan Kennedy has 12 sacks and 8.5 for a loss in seven games.
## Kennedy's impact
Kennedy is tied for 13th most sacks nationally and 22nd most tackles for a loss.
## Duce Robinson
Duce Robinson caught nine passes for 124 yards against Clemson in their last game.
## Robinson's stats
Robinson has 22 receptions for 407 yards and four touchdowns through seven games.
## Ashton Daniels
Ashton Daniels played for Clemson in 2024 and struggled against their defense.
## Daniels' performance
Daniels has 11 rushing touchdowns and 1,618 passing yards this season.
## Clemson's need
Clemson needs to win this game to stay in ACC title conversation.
## Key takeaway

Clemson needs to win against Florida State to remain in ACC title conversation after losing to Virginia Tech.