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Florida State · ACCFlorida State opens 2026 against New Mexico State with questions to answer
The Seminoles host the Aggies at 7 p.m. ET Saturday after a 5-7 season, with SMU and Alabama next in September.
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AUG 29, 2026
AUG 29, 2026
Florida State opens its 2026 season tonight against New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium, its first chance to answer questions on both sides of the ball after a 5-7 season, with SMU and Alabama looming in September.
The Seminoles finished 2-6 in ACC play last season; New Mexico State went 4-8 overall and 2-6 in Conference USA. Neither team enters with much margin for a slow start.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium. Florida State returns to action Sept. 7 against SMU before a Sept. 19 trip to Alabama.
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