Florida State hosts No. 19 SMU for Saturday ACC opener in Tallahassee
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Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Florida State plays its first Atlantic Coast Conference game of the season against No. 19 SMU on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. The Seminoles enter the matchup with a 1-0 record following a 34-17 season-opening win against New Mexico State. SMU arrives in Florida for its season opener as a 2.5-point favorite. The Mustangs are led by quarterback Kevin Jennings and a defensive unit under new coordinators Maurice Crum Jr. and Rickey Hunley Jr. Florida State coach Mike Norvell seeks a win to improve the team's early-season standing ahead of a road game against Alabama.
- •Florida State hosts No. 19 SMU at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium.
- •SMU enters the game as a 2.5-point favorite.
- •The Seminoles are 1-0 after a 34-17 win against New Mexico State in Week 0.
- •SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 3,641 yards and 26 touchdowns last season.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State looks to upset No 19 SMU in ACC debut
"Florida State hosts No. 19 SMU in a pivotal ACC matchup as Mike Norvell seeks a bounce back win in Tallahassee.
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