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FSU does not release depth chart before game against New Mexico State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

FSU does not release depth chart before game against New Mexico State

Summary

Florida State will not publish a depth chart prior to its season-opening game against New Mexico State on Saturday at 7 p.m. Head coach Mike Norvell expressed concerns about the effectiveness of depth charts given the diverse usage of players in different packages. He believes this makes traditional depth charts misleading. The match marks the start of FSU's 80th football season, with a previous encounter against New Mexico State resulting in a 36-0 shutout win in 1964.

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By the Numbers

•Florida State faces New Mexico State this Saturday night.
•Mike Norvell criticizes the value of standard depth charts.
•The Seminoles' roster includes 62 newcomers.
•FSU's last matchup against New Mexico State ended in a shutout win.

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3:05 PMYahoo Sports — FSU not releasing depth chart ahead of season-opening game vs. New Mexico State

What they're saying

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Florida State will not be releasing a depth chart ahead of its season-opening game vs. New Mexico State. The news was first reported by Kolby Crawford of Noles247. Last Thursday, head coach Mike Norvell expressed his distaste for depth charts, saying that the variety in which the Seminoles use their players renders the meaning of […]
— Yahoo Sports

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