FSU football set to face four ranked teams in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Florida State football will encounter four AP Top 25 ranked opponents during the 2026 season, including No. 7 Miami, No. 13 Alabama, No. 19 SMU, and No. 24 Louisville. The Seminoles will play three Friday night games and open against two top 15 teams, facing a particularly challenging schedule as they aim to improve after two consecutive losing seasons., FSU has not won an away game since 2023, making their road matchups critical for their prospects in the season ahead.
- •FSU plays Miami, Alabama, SMU, and Louisville in 2026.
- •Two of FSU's first three games are against ranked opponents.
- •FSU has not won a road game since 2023.
- •Miami was the highest-ranked ACC team in the preseason poll.
- •Louisville has started the season ranked in the top 25 for the fourth straight year.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — See the ranked opponents FSU will face in 2026
"Florida State will face four AP Top 25 ranked teams in the 2026 season: Alabama, Miami, Louisville, and SMU.
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