2026 Florida State Football Schedule

ByShaikat Kumar

The Florida State Seminoles kick off the 2026 College Football season at home against New Mexico State before opening ACC play against SMU. Marquee matchups with Alabama, Miami, Clemson, and Florida highlight the schedule as the Seminoles chase a return to the ACC Championship Game.

  • Aug. 29 (Sat): vs. New Mexico State – 7:00 PM ET – The CW
  • Sep. 7 (Mon): vs. #22 SMU – 7:30 PM ET – ESPN
  • Sep. 12 (Sat): Bye Week
  • Sep. 19 (Sat): at #16 Alabama – 3:30 PM ET – ABC
  • Sep. 26 (Sat): vs. Central Arkansas – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Oct. 3 (Sat): vs. Virginia – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Oct. 9 (Fri): at #21 Louisville – 7:00 PM ET – ESPN
  • Oct. 17 (Sat): at #7 Miami (FL) – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Oct. 24 (Sat): Bye Week
  • Oct. 31 (Sat): vs. Clemson – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Nov. 7 (Sat): at Boston College – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Nov. 13 (Fri): at Pitt – 7:00 PM ET – ESPN
  • Nov. 21 (Sat): vs. NC State (Homecoming) – Time TBA – TV TBA
  • Nov. 27 (Fri): vs. Florida – 3:30 PM ET – ABC
  • Dec. 5 (Sat): ACC Championship Game (if qualified) – 12:00 PM ET – ABC

Florida State’s 2026 schedule features several nationally televised games and major ACC showdowns, along with rivalry matchups against Miami, Clemson, and Florida. The Seminoles will be aiming to contend for the ACC title and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Note: Schedules are subject to change per NCAA officials.