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Ousmane Kromah’s Season-Ending Injury Amid Florida State’s Double-Overtime Loss to Miami
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The Game and Immediate Aftermath
On October 17, 2026, the Florida State Seminoles fell 43-35 to the No. 3 Miami Hurricanes in double overtime at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns; wide receiver Malachi Toney added 154 yards and two scores, including a 3-yard touchdown in the second overtime and a two-point conversion.
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels posted 298 passing yards and four touchdowns, plus a 2-yard rushing score. The Seminoles amassed 443 total yards. A potential game-tying Hail-Mary to Micahi Danzy was nullified by a holding penalty, and a subsequent deep pass to Duce Robinson was ruled an interception after review.
Injury Details and Season Impact
During the second quarter, Kromah’s 9-yard carry to Miami’s 2-yard line ended with an awkward landing after a tackle by linebacker Chase Smith. He limped off on his right foot, was placed in an air cast, and was carted off.
- CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz reported Kromah will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
- Tallahassee Democrat indicated he suffered fractures in his left foot and ankle and has undergone surgery with metal plates and screws.
- Other sources described the injury simply as a “foot and ankle injury.”
No official team medical statement has confirmed the exact nature of the fractures.
Statistical Snapshot
- Ousmane Kromah: 14 carries, 44 yards (first half), 5 touchdowns on the season, 609 rushing yards overall.
- Backup running back Samuel Singleton Jr. was already out; the depth chart now lists Tre Wisner, Amari Thomas, Zay Parks and Gavin Markey as potential replacements.
- Miami’s defense entered the game ranked 1st nationally in scoring defense (9.8 pts/game) and 5th in total defense (249.6 yds/game).
- Florida State’s defense recorded nine tackles by linebacker Chris Jones (season high) and a career-high eight tackles by defensive tackle Daniel Lyons.
Official Statements & Responses
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said the win “means a lot to everybody” and that the team “found a way” despite errors.
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell said he would review film before commenting on the holding call and expressed frustration that the officiating crew provided no on-field explanation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When you get to play in this game, this special rivalry, it means a lot to everybody,” — Mario Cristobal
- “I thought it was a touchdown,” — Ashton Daniels
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The injury’s precise diagnosis varies: some describe a left-ankle fracture, others a combined foot and ankle fracture, and a few simply label it a “foot/ankle injury.” No definitive medical release has been published.
What’s Next for the Seminoles
After the loss, Florida State entered a bye week before hosting Clemson later in October. The team must adjust its rushing attack without Kromah, likely elevating Tre Wisner as the primary ball carrier while integrating Amari Thomas and other backs into the rotation. The upcoming matchup will test the Seminoles’ ability to remain competitive in ACC play amid a depleted backfield.