ESPN projects Florida State to finish 5-7 following narrow loss to SMU

Following a 27-24 loss to the SMU Mustangs, Florida State enters its first bye week with a 1-1 overall record. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor suggests a difficult path for the remainder of the season, currently favoring the Seminoles in only four of their final 10 games. If current projections hold, the team would finish 5-7 for the second consecutive year. The model indicates significant challenges in upcoming road games against the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Miami Hurricanes, where Florida State carries win probabilities of 11.6% and 6.6%, respectively. Conversely, the outlook for the October 31 matchup against the Clemson Tigers has improved, with the Seminoles now holding a 62.7% chance to win. The team returns to action September 19 against Alabama.

• 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN predicts the remainder of FSU football's schedule after Week 1