Florida State Seminoles
· 2026-07-15
The Florida State Seminoles will face a daunting task in their 2026 season opener against the Miami Hurricanes, who are coming off a national championship appearance. The Hurricanes finished 13-3 last season after falling to undefeated Indiana 27-21 in the national championship game.
Miami has won the last two meetings in the rivalry, including a 36-14 victory the last time Florida State played in South Florida. The Seminoles will look to break the streak and get back into the national conversation with an upset victory.
An upset of the Hurricanes would likely stand as a signature victory for coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles. It would also give the team a much-needed boost in the national rankings and put them back in the conversation for a College Football Playoff berth.
The Seminoles will travel to Hard Rock Stadium to face the Hurricanes on Oct. 17. The game will be a defining moment of the 2026 season for the Seminoles, and they will look to make a statement against one of the top teams in the country.
The Hurricanes have been rebuilt into a national contender by head coach Mario Cristobal, who has consistently attracted elite high school talent and aggressively utilized the transfer portal. Cristobal has compiled a 35-19 record since arriving in Coral Gables and has a 97-79 career record.
The Seminoles will face a tough test against the Hurricanes, but they have a few key players who could make a difference. Mark Fletcher Jr. is a key returning player on offense, with 216 carries, 1,192 yards, and 12 touchdowns last season. CharMar Brown is another key returner, with 122 carries, 474 yards, and 7 touchdowns.
The Seminoles will also face a tough defense, led by DL Ahmad Moten Sr., who had 31 tackles, 9 TFLs, and 4.5 sacks last season. The Hurricanes have a strong defense, but the Seminoles have a few key players who could make a difference.
The Seminoles will look to get back into the national conversation with an upset victory against the Hurricanes. It will be a tough test, but the Seminoles have a few key players who could make a difference.
The Seminoles will face the New Mexico State Aggies in their next game on Aug. 29. The game will be a test for the Seminoles, but they will look to build on their momentum from the previous game.
The Seminoles will look to make a statement against the Hurricanes and get back into the national conversation. It will be a tough test, but the Seminoles have a few key players who could make a difference.