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Florida State hosts SMU in upcoming ACC conference football matchup

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Florida State hosts SMU in upcoming ACC conference football matchup
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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.

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  • •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.
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  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Five reasons FSU football will beat SMU
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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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