Florida State hosts SMU in upcoming ACC conference football matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Florida State opens its ACC conference schedule against SMU this Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN as the Seminoles look to improve their 1-0 record. Florida State enters the contest following a 217-yard rushing performance in their season opener, though the team seeks improvement in pass protection for quarterback Ashton Daniels. The Seminoles have struggled in conference play recently, recording a 3-13 record over the past two years, including a 42-16 loss to SMU in 2024. SMU enters the game as a 3-point favorite after establishing a 14-2 conference record since joining the ACC. Following this matchup, Florida State is scheduled to play Alabama in two weeks.
- •Florida State plays SMU on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium.
- •SMU enters the matchup as a 3-point favorite.
- •Florida State is currently 1-0 while SMU holds a 14-2 record in ACC play since joining the conference.
- •The game is televised on ESPN.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State's defensive keys vs SMU
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Five reasons FSU football will beat SMU
"Florida State will have one of its biggest challenges of the season when SMU comes to Tallahassee on Saturday. Here's five reasons why they'll win.
"Florida State's defense will have one of their toughest tests this Saturday against SMU. Here are the keys for them on that side of the ball.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 3:15 PMFlorida State's defensive keys vs SMU
Florida State's defense will have one of their toughest tests this Saturday against SMU. Here are the keys for them on that side of the ball.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:30 PMFive reasons FSU football will beat SMU
Florida State will have one of its biggest challenges of the season when SMU comes to Tallahassee on Saturday. Here's five reasons why they'll win.
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