Florida State Seminoles is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +8.9. Florida State Seminoles enters the season with a power rating of +8.9, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Florida State Seminoles host New Mexico State next in Week 0. In 2025, Florida State Seminoles went 5-7 overall, 5-7 against the spread, and 5-7 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Florida State Seminoles Power Rating of +8.9 is 8.7 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Florida State Seminoles have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 6,071 miles, ranking 88th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | New Mexico State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 1 | SMU | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | — | Bye | |
| Week 3 | Alabama | 270 mi | 540 mi |
| Week 4 | Central Arkansas | Home | 540 mi |
| Week 5 | Virginia | Home | 540 mi |
| Week 6 | Louisville | 542 mi | 1,624 mi |
| Week 7 | Miami | 396 mi | 2,415 mi |
| Week 8 | — | Bye | |
| Week 9 | Clemson | Home | 2,415 mi |
| Week 10 | Boston College | 1,097 mi | 4,609 mi |
| Week 11 | Pittsburgh | 731 mi | 6,071 mi |
| Week 12 | NC State | Home | 6,071 mi |
| Week 13 | Florida | Home | 6,071 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Florida State enters 2026 with a new starting quarterback for the third straight year, Ashton Daniels, who has been inconsistent at Auburn. The offensive line is being replaced entirely for the second consecutive season, creating major questions about protection and run game consistency. The Seminoles do have explosive playmakers at receiver (Duce Robinson, Micahi Danzy) and a deep running back room (Quintrevion Wisner, Ousmane Kromah, Samuel Singleton Jr.), but the success of the offense hinges on Daniels' ability to stay upright and make timely throws.
The Seminoles revamped their defense with key transfers, including linebacker Chris Jones (Southern Miss) who was a top-10 FBS tackler in 2025, and Mikai Gbayor (North Carolina) who reunites with coordinator Tony White. The secondary is anchored by cornerback Ja'Bril Rawls and rover Ashlynd Barker. However, the defensive line is a concern: only one edge rusher (Rylan Kennedy) was added via the portal, and the team relies on twin tackles Darryll and Mandrell Desir plus Daniel Lyons to generate pressure. This unit must prove it can stop the run and rush the passer consistently.
Florida State brought in a new kicker (Gabe Panikowski from Oklahoma State), punter (Daniel Hughes from New Mexico), and long-snapper (Caleb Bowers from North Dakota State), making this unit an unknown quantity. The return game has potential with dynamic threats like Singleton, Danzy, Jasen Lopez, and Devin Carter, but consistency in coverage and kicking will be critical in close games.
Head coach Mike Norvell enters his seventh season at Florida State with a 38-34 record and mounting pressure. The Seminoles have missed the postseason four times in six years and are 7-18 since the 2023 CFP snub. The schedule is unforgiving: after hosting SMU on Labor Day, they travel to Alabama, and face two separate two-game road trips. FSU has not won a road game outside Doak Campbell Stadium in over two years, making every away contest a potential tipping point for Norvell's tenure.
An opposing ACC assistant coach noted that Florida State lacks the booster support many assume, and that the program has struggled with complacency after initial success. The Seminoles have a new group of players and some new coaches, but the question is whether they can sustain focus and avoid the inconsistency that has plagued recent seasons. The players must take charge to reverse the trend, but the margin for error is razor-thin given the schedule and the pressure on Norvell.
Florida State Seminoles is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Florida State Seminoles holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +8.9, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Florida State Seminoles's home field advantage rating is 3.0 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Florida State Seminoles travels 6,071 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 88th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Florida State Seminoles: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +8.9.
