FSU football prepares to face New Mexico State in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Florida State University football will begin its season on Saturday against New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU is favored and seeks to start 1-0 before facing tougher opponents later in the season. New Mexico State, despite significant player losses, has five standout athletes on a preseason watch list. Key players include quarterback Trey Hedden, who previously played for Furman, and linebacker Sone Aupiu, a seasoned veteran in his fourth starting season.
- •FSU faces New Mexico State on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium.
- •New Mexico State lost its leading passer, rusher, receiver, and tackler.
- •Five Aggies were named to the Conference USA preseason watch list.
- •Trey Hedden makes his first start for New Mexico State after transferring.
- •Sone Aupiu is a key defensive player entering his fifth season.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — FSU football vs New Mexico State: Five Aggies to know
"FSU will play New Mexico State on Saturday, here are five Aggies to know before the Week 0 game gets underway.
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