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.

Florida State, for the first time in program history, will play four non-Saturday games this season as it looks to bounce back from consecutive losing seasons. The Seminoles learned their full schedule slate on Monday,

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

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.

Florida was set to conclude the 2026 regular season at Florida State on Nov. 28. Now, the Gators will play the Seminoles at a different date.

The Gators have just announced a major schedule change for their Rivalry Week showdown against the Seminoles in 2026.

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.