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Florida State football enters urgent 2026 season amid pressure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Florida State football enters urgent 2026 season amid pressure

Summary

Florida State football begins its 2026 season today in Tallahassee, facing an urgent need for improvement following a disappointing 2025 campaign. The team is under the leadership of head coach Mike Norvell, who faces pressure due to fans' disillusionment after a loss to Stanford in October 2025. Florida State's schedule includes four ranked opponents in their first seven games, providing little time for the team to find their footing. The upcoming weeks will be crucial as they face significant matchups against Virginia, Louisville, and Miami in October, which will likely determine Norvell's future with the program.

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By the Numbers

•Season opener against New Mexico State is today.
•Florida State's last season ended after a loss to Stanford in October 2025.
•Norvell's hot seat intensifies with this year's challenging schedule.
•Key October matches against Virginia, Louisville, and Miami could define the season.
•Four of the first seven games are against ranked teams.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — On the dawn of a new season, Florida State football’s urgency will define 2026

What they're saying

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In almost every school around the country, a new football season brings new hope. In Tallahassee, however, a new football season brings an urgency unrivaled by almost any school. Since Florida State’s shocking defeat against Stanford in October 2025, almost nothing the program produces has moved the needle. The play on the field and in […]
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