Florida State ranks 11th in Athlon Sports' ACC preseason standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Florida State University is positioned in the bottom half of Athlon Sports' ACC rankings for the upcoming 2026 college football season. The Seminoles are ranked 11th, ahead of teams like Wake Forest and Duke. Following two disappointing seasons, including a 2-10 record and a 5-7 record, expectations have risen for the team. Meanwhile, the Miami Hurricanes are at the top of the rankings, looking to build on their strong performance last season. Florida State will kick off their season against New Mexico State on August 29 at Doak Campbell Stadium.
- •FSU is ranked 11th in the ACC by Athlon Sports.
- •The Seminoles finished their last two seasons with 5-7 and 2-10 records.
- •Miami Hurricanes top the ACC rankings for 2026.
- •FSU's season opener is against New Mexico State on August 29.
- •Their first ACC game is against SMU on September 7.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Where Florida State landed in Athlon Sports' ACC rankings
"Athlon Sports ranked the ACC teams entering the 2026 college football season, and FSU is in the bottom half of all teams.
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