Florida State positioned as ACC spoiler by ESPN analyst Greg McElroy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Greg McElroy of ESPN has placed Florida State in the third tier of his preseason ACC rankings, highlighting the Seminoles’ potential as spoilers in the conference. After finishing 5-7 last season, Florida State aims to turn things around under head coach Mike Norvell in 2026. The team will rely on transfer quarterback Ashton Daniels and returning star receiver Duce Robinson, who caught 56 passes for over 1,000 yards last year. Florida State's schedule includes tough opponents, beginning with New Mexico State on August 29. McElroy emphasized that Florida State's talent could allow them to disrupt the plans of ACC contenders this season.
- •Florida State is in the third tier of ACC teams per Greg McElroy.
- •The Seminoles finished last season with a 5-7 record.
- •Ashton Daniels joins from Auburn to strengthen the quarterback position.
- •The team opens the season against New Mexico State on August 29.
- •Florida State's schedule includes games against Alabama, Miami, and Clemson.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst sees Florida State football as dangerous ACC spoiler
"Greg McElroy placed FSU in his third tier of ACC teams, calling the Seminoles a dangerous spoiler capable of upsetting conference contenders.
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