Florida State football kicks off the 2026 season against New Mexico State in Week 0, hoping to get back to a bowl game after winning only seven combined games in 2024 and 25.
The Seminoles went 5-7 last season, falling apart in conference play after upsetting Alabama 31-17 in Week 1. They return star receiver Duce Robinson, although are replacing quarterback Tommy Castellanos, now committed to Texas Tech, with Ashton Daniels, who was Auburn's quarterback down the stretch last season.
Watch Florida State vs. New Mexico State in Week 0 live with Fubo (free trial)
New Mexico State shouldn't be a tough opponent, as the Conference USA member is itself coming off a 4-8 season and hasn't made a bowl game since 2023, when future Heisman Trophy runner-up
Diego Pavia led the Aggies to a 10-win season( including a road upset over Auburn).
A commanding win could be what FSU needs to get back on track this season. Here's how to watch Florida State open its season against NMSU in Week 0:
What TV channel is Florida State vs New Mexico State on today?
- TV channel: The CW Network
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited | Fubo (free trial)
Florida State vs. New Mexico State will air live on The CW Network, which can be streamed with an ESPN Unlimited subscription at $29.99 a month or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. The CW Network only appears on Fubo in select markets.
Florida State vs New Mexico State time today
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 29
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Doak Campbell Stadium (Tallahassee, Florida)
Florida State-New Mexico State is set for a 7 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Aug. 29, from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida State vs New Mexico State predictions, picks, odds
Odds from BetMGM as of Wednesday, Aug. 26
- Spread: Florida State (-31)
- Over/under: 53.5
- Moneyline: Florida State -20000 | New Mexico State +2000
Prediction: Florida State 42, New Mexico State 10
Florida State might not be any good this season, but it shouldn't have any trouble with New Mexico State, which is far from the top half of FBS programs.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where to watch Florida State vs New Mexico State today: Time, TV channel for Week 0 game
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