FSU’s .500 Season Forecast | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State football faces a pivotal 2026 season as CBS Sports projects a gritty 6-6 campaign, marking the first time in decades the Seminoles are expected to finish .500 under a coach other than Mike Norvell. With tough losses looming against Alabama, Miami, and Florida, and key wins against New Mexico State, Virginia, and NC State, the pressure mounts to break a two-decade drought of underwhelming seasons. The stakes are high — a .500 record won’t suffice for a program built on championship expectations. The season kicks off August 29 against New Mexico State in Tallahassee, setting the stage for FSU to either defy the odds or begin the climb toward rebuilding glory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa4059258414f388