As previously known, Florida State will begin its 2026 campaign with a non-conference matchup against New Mexico State in Week 0. The game comes at a good time as the Seminoles are breaking in a ton of new faces. It's a win for the Aggies too, as they'll be paid $1.4 million to show up.

FSU football's schedule for 2026 has been finalized, so naturally, that means it's time to make a way-too-early record prediction for the Seminoles.

While 12 ACC teams will play a nine-game conference schedule, FSU is one of five schools that will play eight conference games next year. Starting in 2027, 16 teams will play a nine-game ACC schedule, with one team each year playing eight games but required to schedule two Power Four opponents to reach the 10 Power 4 game requirement.

FSU's 2026 schedule has been released, here are three major takeaways from the 12-game slate.

Florida State, after finalizing its opponents for the 2026 season in December, now has its full slate locked in after the ACC released schedules for its 17 members on Monday. The Seminoles, who open the season with a Week 0 matchup vs.

The Panthers will open the season with four straight home games against Miami (Ohio), Central Florida, Syracuse, and Bucknell.