ESPN projects Florida State as a breakthrough team for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Florida State University has completed two practices as the football team prepares for the 2026 season. ESPN's Bill Connelly highlighted FSU as a candidate for a breakthrough year after they improved their win total in 2025, finishing with a 5-7 record. FSU's projection for the upcoming season suggests around 6.6 wins. Coach Mike Norvell's squad will face a challenging start, with games against SMU and Alabama in the first three weeks of the season. The Seminoles are looking to build on their recent momentum despite concerns regarding their offensive line.
- •FSU has completed two fall practices ahead of the 2026 season.
- •Bill Connelly projects FSU to achieve approximately 6.6 wins in 2026.
- •The team finished the previous season with a record of 5-7.
- •FSU plays SMU in Week 1 and has a matchup with Alabama in Week 3.
- •Concerns exist about the offensive line's stability heading into the season.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Noles News: ESPN picks FSU as a team set to break through in 2026
"Football Florida State now has two fall practices under its belt, with tight ends getting the spotlight behind the podium as coach Chris Thomsen, Landen Thomas and Desirrio Riles all spoke after practice: In his annual breakthrough or bounce-back piece, Bill Connelly picked Florida State as a team set to continue on an upward trajectory […]
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