Florida State ranked No. 73 in preseason college football poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Florida State Seminoles are ranked No. 73 among 138 FBS teams as the 2026 season approaches, according to FOX Sports' RJ Young. This ranking indicates a significant drop for a program that previously finished the 2023 regular season unbeaten. Head coach Mike Norvell is under pressure following back-to-back losing seasons, compiling a 7-17 record. Quarterback Ashton Daniels, a transfer from Auburn, is viewed as a key player for the Seminoles as they aim to return to competitiveness in the ACC. The coaching staff will need to adjust quickly for Florida State to reclaim its former status.
- •Florida State ranks No. 73 in preseason national rankings.
- •Seminoles look to rebound after two consecutive losing seasons.
- •Mike Norvell enters his seventh year with significant pressure.
- •Ashton Daniels is the new starting quarterback for 2026.
- •The team hopes to improve following an unbeaten 2023 season.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State lands surprisingly low in national preseason ranking
"FOX Sports’ RJ Young ranked the Florida State Seminoles No. 73 among all 138 FBS teams entering the 2026 season.
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