Florida State prepares for home opener against Troy in basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Florida State basketball hosts Troy on November 6 for its first home game of the season. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives FSU an 89.2% chance of victory after a convincing 113-69 win over Florida A&M. Troy looks to rebound after losing their opener to UMass 71-60. FSU is set for a series of six consecutive home games following this matchup, which tips off at 7 p.m. ET and will be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
- •Florida State opened the season with a 113-69 win over Florida A&M.
- •Troy enters the game at 0-1 after losing to UMass.
- •The matchup will take place at the Donald L. Tucker Center.
- •FSU aims to protect home court with six consecutive games ahead.
- •ESPN projects a significant advantage for FSU in this game.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN gives FSU basketball a strong edge in first home game
"ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Florida State an 89.2% chance to beat Troy in the Seminoles’ first home game of the season.
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