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No. 19 SMU plays Florida State in Tallahassee on Labor Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

No. 19 SMU plays Florida State in Tallahassee on Labor Day

Summary

No. 19 SMU opens its 2026 college football season Monday night with a road game against Florida State. The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. Florida State enters the contest with a 1-0 record following a 34-17 win over New Mexico State. SMU returns quarterback Kevin Jennings to lead its offense, while Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels looks to build on his performance against New Mexico State. The two programs previously met as ACC opponents in 2024, when SMU recorded a 42-16 victory. Both teams view this early-season game as an opportunity to establish momentum within the conference standings.

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•No. 19 SMU visits Florida State for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN.
•Florida State enters the game 1-0 after a 34-17 victory over New Mexico State.
•SMU won the teams' previous 2024 matchup by a score of 42-16.
•Quarterback Ashton Daniels recorded 202 passing yards and one touchdown in his Florida State debut.
•Running back Ousmane Kromah rushed for 115 yards in the Seminoles' opening win.

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5:36 PMYahoo Sports — SMU and Florida State Set for Massive Labor Day Night Showdown

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College football’s opening weekend is going out with a bang. No. 19 SMU travels to Tallahassee on Monday night to take on Florida State in a massive ACC showdown at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Mustangs are beginning their 2026 campaign, while the Seminoles enter the matchup at 1-0 following a 34-17 victory over New Mexico…
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