The 2026 Florida State Seminoles football schedule features 12 regular-season games in the ACC, highlighted by a marquee non-conference road trip to Alabama and a home rivalry showdown with Florida on Black Friday. Mike Norvell enters his seventh season in Tallahassee with two bye weeks built into the schedule, giving the Seminoles built-in recovery windows before the Alabama trip and ahead of the Clemson home game. The season opens on August 29, 2026, against New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
2026 Florida State Seminoles Football
Mike Norvell opens the 2026 season with a favorable home slate, hosting New Mexico State on August 29 and SMU on September 7 before a first bye week on September 12. The first real test comes on September 19 with a road trip to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama, followed by a home date with Central Arkansas before the ACC schedule kicks into full gear. Florida State faces Virginia, Louisville, and Miami in back-to-back-to-back weeks before the second bye week arrives on October 24.
The second bye falls on October 24, setting up a critical late-season run that starts with Clemson at home on October 31. The Seminoles finish with four straight road or home tests including trips to Boston College and Pitt before closing at home against NC State and Florida. With the Florida rivalry game on Black Friday, FSU’s regular season ends with one of college football’s most watched rivalry matchups.
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2026 Florida State Seminoles Football Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29, 2026 | TBD | New Mexico State | TBD |
| 2 | Sep 7, 2026 | TBD | SMU | TBD |
| BYE | Sep 12, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2026 | TBD | @ Alabama | TBD |
| 5 | Sep 26, 2026 | TBD | Central Arkansas | TBD |
| 6 | Oct 3, 2026 | TBD | Virginia | TBD |
| 7 | Oct 9, 2026 | TBD | @ Louisville | TBD |
| 8 | Oct 17, 2026 | TBD | @ Miami | TBD |
| BYE | Oct 24, 2026 | – | BYE WEEK | – |
| 10 | Oct 31, 2026 | TBD | Clemson | TBD |
| 11 | Nov 7, 2026 | TBD | @ Boston College | TBD |
| 12 | Nov 13, 2026 | TBD | @ Pitt | TBD |
| 13 | Nov 21, 2026 | TBD | NC State | TBD |
| 14 | Nov 27, 2026 | TBD | Florida | TBD |
Game times and TV designations will be announced by the ACC closer to the season.
More 2026 College Football Resources
Looking for the full ACC slate? Check out our 2026 ACC Football Schedule for every conference matchup across the season.
When bowl season arrives, our College Football Playoff bracket page will have the latest matchups and printable bracket.
2026 Florida State Seminoles Football FAQ
Who is Florida State’s head coach in 2026?
Mike Norvell is the head coach of the Florida State Seminoles in 2026, entering his seventh season leading the program in Tallahassee.
How many home games do the Seminoles have in 2026?
Florida State plays seven home games at Doak Campbell Stadium in 2026: New Mexico State, SMU, Central Arkansas, Virginia, Clemson, NC State, and Florida.
How many bye weeks does Florida State have in 2026?
The Seminoles have two bye weeks in 2026, falling on September 12 and October 24, giving the team built-in recovery windows at key points in the schedule.
When does Florida State play Alabama in 2026?
Florida State travels to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama on September 19, 2026, in one of the marquee non-conference matchups of the season.
Is a printable PDF of the 2026 Florida State schedule available?
Yes. You can download the printable 2026 Florida State Seminoles football schedule PDF from this page.
