Florida State prepares field with new sod for season opener at Doak Campbell Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Florida State is re-sodding the Doak Campbell Stadium field ahead of its season opener against New Mexico State on August 29, 2026. This marks the second consecutive year the playing surface is being replaced before the start of the season, with the process occurring on a more manageable timeline than the previous year. The grounds department is confident that the new installation will be ready for the game, with maintenance already underway to ensure optimal playing conditions. The Seminoles will not return to the field until the matchup with New Mexico State.
- •New sod being installed before the season opener on August 29.
- •Second straight year the field is re-sodded before kickoff.
- •Maintenance has already begun to prepare the playing surface.
- •Team will not practice at Doak Campbell until the opener.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — FSU prepares Doak Campbell Stadium for season opener with new sod
"Florida State is re-sodding the Doak Campbell Stadium field ahead of the August 29 season opener.
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