Seminoles Face SMU in ACC Opener | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State kicks off ACC play with a high-stakes Monday night showdown against 19th-ranked SMU — their first true test of the season. Coach Mike Norvell calls it a championship-caliber game, praising SMU’s consistent excellence and playoff pedigree while emphasizing FSU’s focus on correcting past mistakes. The Seminoles have sharpened their physicality and communication, even practicing under simulated crowd noise. With three years of film on SMU’s dual-threat QB Kevin Jennings, Norvell says they’re ready to exploit his tendencies — all while preparing for a well-rounded Mustang squad that’s evolved across offense, defense, and tight ends. 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/d9fe1b29416d1bb4