Florida State hosts SMU Mustangs in conference opening football game
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Florida State Seminoles host the No. 19 SMU Mustangs at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday to begin ACC play. The matchup serves as a significant hurdle for Florida State, which aims to secure its first conference win following a season-opening victory against the New Mexico State Aggies. Since joining the ACC in 2024, the Mustangs have established a 14-2 conference record, including previous wins over Florida State, the Miami Hurricanes, and the Clemson Tigers. Florida State faces a challenging schedule, with an upcoming game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, making this home contest vital for the team's season trajectory. The Seminoles must contend with an SMU defense that ranked fourth nationally in red zone scoring percentage last season, alongside an offense led by quarterback Kevin Jennings and running back Kendrick Raphael.
- •Florida State hosts the No. 19 SMU Mustangs at Doak Campbell Stadium on Monday.
- •SMU holds a 14-2 conference record since entering the ACC in 2024.
- •Quarterback Kevin Jennings recorded 6,886 passing yards and 49 touchdowns over the last two seasons.
- •Running back Kendrick Raphael joins SMU after rushing for 943 yards with the California Bears last season.
- •The SMU defense allowed a 70.2% scoring rate in the red zone during the 2025 season.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — FSU football vs SMU: Five Mustangs to know
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Five things about SMU Mustangs before matchup vs FSU
"The SMU Mustangs are coming to Tallahassee to take on the Florida State Seminoles. Here are five things to know about them.
"FSU will play SMU on Monday, here are five Mustangs to know before the Week 1 game gets underway in Doak Campbell Stadium.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 2:15 PMFSU football vs SMU: Five Mustangs to know
FSU will play SMU on Monday, here are five Mustangs to know before the Week 1 game gets underway in Doak Campbell Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:45 PMFive things about SMU Mustangs before matchup vs FSU
The SMU Mustangs are coming to Tallahassee to take on the Florida State Seminoles. Here are five things to know about them.
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