Florida State secures season opener against New Mexico State for $1.4 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Florida State will host New Mexico State in its 2026 season opener at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles agreed to a payment of $1.4 million to the Aggies, reflecting the common practice known as a 'buy game,' which helps provide revenue for smaller programs. This marks only the second matchup between the two teams, with Florida State winning the previous encounter 36-0 in 1964. Following this game, Florida State faces tougher competition, including No. 20 SMU and No. 11 Alabama in the subsequent weeks.
- •Florida State pays New Mexico State $1.4 million for the game.
- •The matchup occurs on August 29, 2026, in Tallahassee.
- •Florida State previously defeated New Mexico State in 1964.
- •FSU opens with two ranked teams after this game.
- •New Mexico State finished 4-8 in 2025.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State pays seven figures for season opener vs New Mexico State
"Florida State agreed to pay New Mexico State $1.4 million for Saturday’s season opener at Doak Campbell Stadium.
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