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No. 19 SMU visits Florida State for ACC college football season opener

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

No. 19 SMU visits Florida State for ACC college football season opener

Summary

No. 19 SMU faces Florida State on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Doak S. Campbell Stadium to conclude the opening weekend of the college football season. The matchup serves as the season opener for the Mustangs, who finished the 2025 campaign with a 9-4 record. Florida State enters the contest following a 34-17 win against New Mexico State in their Week 0 opener. This game marks the ninth time since 2005 that the Seminoles have played on Labor Day. Head coach Mike Norvell seeks to stabilize the program following a 5-7 finish last season as the team navigates an early-season ACC test against a ranked opponent. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET with national television coverage provided by ESPN.

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Key Details

•The game takes place at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on Monday, September 7, 2026.
•Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.
•Florida State is 4-4 in Labor Day games since 2005.
•SMU makes its first Labor Day appearance since 2007.

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With nearly all of the Week 1 college football slate in the books, No. 19 SMU and Florida State close out the opening weekend on Monday night with an ACC showdown. How to Watch SMU vs Florida State Florida State…
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