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What could make this interesting for the Seminoles is that Rhett Lashlee decided not to hire either an offensive or a defensive coordinator. Instead, the offense will be run by a committee of three consisting of the OL coach, the WR coach, and the QB coach, as well as each coach continuing on with their existing positional duties
and requirements.
Defensively, in place of a dedicated coordinator, they will have co-defensive coordinators, with one coach calling the defensive plays during games, and the other coach calling the secondary.
Hopefully, the Seminoles can take advantage and be on the receiving end of any coaching lapses and confusion for a change, especially since this is SMU’s first game under their new coaching-by-committee system, in a nighttime game at Doak.
Florida State is trending as a 2.5-point underdog, with the over/under set at 53.5 points, according to FanDuel.
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Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs
Pre-Game Coverage from Tomahawk Nation
- Florida State vs. SMU final availability report: Darryll Desir downgraded to doubtful, Blake Nichelson out
- How To Watch: FSU vs. SMU: How to watch, stream
- TN Staff Predictions: Florida State Seminoles vs SMU Mustangs
- “This is going to be a championship-caliber game:” Mike Norvell previews FSU’s matchup vs. No. 19 SMU
- Sponsorship News: FSU announces 4-year jersey sponsorship partnership with Kin Insurance
- 3 FSU players who need to step up for Seminoles to beat SMU
- “Sam time is here”: Samuel Singleton Jr.’s patience paying off for Florida State
- Ratings: FSU vs. New Mexico State was most-watched sports broadcast in history of The CW
- Media: Mike Norvell encouraged but not satisfied with FSU’s execution in season opener, focusing on progress ahead of SMU: “All the issues were correctable”
- Column: FSU not dominating New Mexico State results in missed opportunity for Seminoles’ depth
- 3 key stats from FSU’s win over New Mexico State
- Media Monday: FSU coordinators Tony White and Tim Harris Jr. recap New Mexico State, look ahead to SMU
- Column: Florida State’s uninspiring season-opening win leaves more questions than answers
- Positions: 2026 FSU football position previews
- Schedule: 2026 FSU football schedule previews
- Florida State football roundtable: Seven big questions heading into the 2026 season
- Mike Norvell’s FSU salary, buyout info
- Ethan Pritchard leads FSU out onto field, continues to showcase unconquered spirit
Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs: How to watch, stream, odds
Date
- Monday, September 7th
Time
- 7:30 p.m. ET
Watch/Stream
- Channel: ESPN
- Stream: WatchESPN| ESPN App
Listen
- Seminoles Radio Network
- FSU Broadcast: Ch. 84 | SXM App
Spread
- -2.5, SMU
Over/Under
53.5 points
