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Florida State drops to No. 51 in USA TODAY Sports' college football re-rank

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Florida State drops to No. 51 in USA TODAY Sports' college football re-rank
Summary

Florida State football is now ranked No. 51 in the latest USA TODAY Sports re-rank of all 138 FBS teams, falling two spots after a 44-20 loss to Louisville. The Seminoles held a 14-0 lead before the defeat, bringing their record to 3-3 as they approach a challenging part of their schedule in the ACC. They now sit as the 10th best team in the ACC, with Virginia just above them at No. 47. Florida State will face No. 3 Miami on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup they have not won since 2023.

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  • •Florida State is now 3-3 after losing to Louisville.
  • •USA TODAY Sports ranks them No. 51, the 10th best in the ACC.
  • •They led Louisville 14-0 before losing 44-20.
  • •Florida State faces No. 3 Miami on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
  • •Miami is the highest-ranked ACC team at No. 3.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — FSU falls slightly in USA TODAY Sports' college football re-rank
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In the newest USA TODAY Sports re-rank of all 138 FBS teams, Florida State checked in at No. 51, the 10th best in the ACC.

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