Florida State aiming for a turnaround in 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Florida State football is expected to improve in the 2026 season following a better performance last year. Analyst Bill Connelly included the Seminoles among 14 teams capable of breaking through after they finished 5-7 in 2025, a gap from their previous 2-10 record in 2024. The team's SP+ ratings indicate substantial progress, moving from No. 83 to No. 41 nationally. Key challenges include replacing the entire starting offensive line, although optimism surrounds their revamped offense led by quarterback Ashton Daniels. Florida State's season opener is against New Mexico State, followed by a matchup with SMU before facing Alabama in a notable nonconference game.
- •Florida State finished 5-7 in 2025, up from 2-10 in 2024.
- •Bill Connelly ranks FSU among teams poised for significant improvement.
- •The Seminoles' SP+ ratings rose from No. 83 to No. 41.
- •Quarterback Ashton Daniels leads a revamped offensive unit.
- •FSU opens the season against New Mexico State.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst sees a possible turnaround coming for Florida State
"ESPN analyst Bill Connelly included Florida State among 14 college football teams capable of breaking through or bouncing back during the 2026 season.
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