Florida State drops to 37th in ESPN football power index rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Florida State fell to No. 37 in the latest ESPN Football Power Index rankings following a 27-24 loss to SMU on Monday night. The defeat at Doak Campbell Stadium moved the Seminoles to a 1-1 overall record and 0-1 in ACC play. Despite forcing four turnovers, the team struggled offensively, converting only 2 of 15 third-down opportunities and being outgained 585-324 in total yardage. This slide marks a nine-spot decline from their preseason No. 28 position. The program now enters a bye week before preparing for a road game against the Alabama Crimson Tide scheduled for September 19.
- •Florida State dropped to No. 37 in the ESPN Football Power Index.
- •SMU defeated Florida State 27-24 at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday.
- •The Seminoles converted only 2 of 15 third-down opportunities during the game.
- •Florida State faces the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 19 following a bye week.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Where does FSU land in the latest ESPN FPI following its Week 1 loss?
"Florida State dropped to No. 37 in ESPN’s latest FPI rankings after its 27-24 loss to SMU. They have fallen in the rankings in consecutive weeks.
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