FSU projected to finish 6-6 in the 2026 season by USA TODAY Sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

USA TODAY Sports predicts the Florida State Seminoles will achieve a 6-6 record in the 2026 season, aiming to return to bowl eligibility after two consecutive losing seasons. The Seminoles finished 5-7 overall in 2025 and will need to secure a road win, something they have not accomplished in two years. They will kick off the 2026 campaign against the New Mexico State Aggies on August 29, with the game scheduled to air on the CW Network at 7 p.m. ET.
- •FSU to open 2026 season against New Mexico State on August 29.
- •Predicted to go 4-4 in ACC play in 2026.
- •Base prediction of 6-6 comes after a 5-7 record in 2025.
- •Program seeking first road win in two years.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports predicts FSU's 2026 record
"Paul Myerberg and Ramon Padilla of USA TODAY Sports believe the Florida State Seminoles will be bowl-eligible in 2026 after two years of missing out.
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