Florida State ranked No. 28 in ESPN FPI ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Florida State football is ranked No. 28 nationally in ESPN's Football Power Index as it prepares for its season opener against New Mexico State on August 29. The Seminoles, projected to finish approximately 7-5, have a 71% chance of reaching at least six wins and a 4.2% chance to win the ACC. They enter the season after a disappointing 5-7 record in 2025. The matchup against New Mexico State marks the second encounter between the two teams, with FSU previously winning 36-0 in 1964.
- •FSU is fifth among ACC programs in the FPI rankings.
- •New Mexico State is ranked No. 129 nationally with a projected 4.4-7.6 record.
- •The game on August 29 will take place at Doak Campbell Stadium.
- •FSU faces a challenging schedule after the opener, including games against Alabama and Miami.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Where does FSU football land in the ESPN FPI heading into Week 0
"Florida State enters its opener against New Mexico State ranked No. 28 nationally in ESPN’s latest FPI.
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