Football
FSU has four more kickoff times and network designations locked in for the 2026 season, with details announced on Wednesday for the Seminoles’ matchups vs. Alabama, Louisville, Pitt and New Mexico State:
The Seminoles will host New Mexico State on August 29 at 7:00 p.m. on the CW, followed by a previously-announced Labor Day game on September 7 vs. SMU at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. After an open date on September 12, FSU will play at Alabama on September 19 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Florida State also has start
times for all three of its Friday games. FSU visits Louisville on October 9 for a 7:00 p.m. game on ESPN and plays at Pitt on November 13 for a 7:00 p.m. game on ESPN. It was announced earlier this month that Florida State would host Florida on November 27 at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.
Florida State and New Mexico State have met once before, a 36-0 win at Doak Campbell Stadium in 1964. FSU is looking for a second consecutive win over Alabama after toppling the Crimson Tide 31-17 to open the 2025 season.
The Seminoles are 18-6 all-time against Louisville, including a 16-6 win over the Cardinals in the 2023 ACC Championship Game, the most recent matchup. FSU has won both matchups over Pitt in Pittsburgh since the Panthers joined the ACC prior to the 2013 football season.
Baseball
What does Florida State need to course correct on entering into this weekend’s regional? Jordan Silversmith dove into three concerns:
Softball
Isa Torres earned another national honor on Wednesday, having been named D1Softball’s National Player of the Year:
Torres also earned a Gold Glove award and first team honors from the NFCA, while Ashtyn Danley earned Second Team All-America honors and Jaysoni Beachum and Jazzy Francik earned Third Team All-America honors:
Along with her record-breaking season in the batter’s box, Torres was just as impressive defensively. Along with making the jaw-dropping plays, Torres did not commit an error in her first 164 chances at shortstop and ended the year with just two errors. Torres is the first middle infielder at FSU to have two or fewer errors in 180+ chances since Lisa Davidson in 1993. Torres holds a .969 career fielding percentage and has committed just 18 errors in 564 chances in her three years. Offensively, Torres put together arguably the greatest season in FSU history. Torres broke the school records for batting average (.530), runs scored (78), on-base percentage (.591) and slugging percentage (.978). Torres finished tied for second all-time with 98 hits and was third all-time with 21 doubles. Torres broke the NCAA record with 16-consecutive hits in 16 at-bats from March 8-20 and also reached in 23-consecutive plate appearances which was the third-longest streak in NCAA history.
Danley solidified herself as one of the top two-way players in the country this season. The junior from Winchester, Tenn., continued her steady success in the circle while adding a breakout season offensively. Danley pitched 100.1 innings this season and finished with a 13-1 record and 2.09 ERA. Opponents hit just .207 against Danley and she had 89 strikeouts compared to just 46 walks. Danley shined offensively as she set career bests in nearly every major category. Danley posted a .353 batting average with 12 home runs and also drove in 57 RBI. Danley also hit 16 doubles and had three triples.
Beachum continued to be one of the best bats in the nation in 2026 as the junior hit .406 with 10 home runs and 69 RBI. Her 69 RBI were the fourth-most RBI in school history and her batting average was the 10th-highest batting average in school history. Beachum drew a staggering 54 walks this season for a .549 on-base percentage which was the third-highest on-base percentage in school history. Beachum currently has an active streak of reaching base in 50-consecutive games which is tied for Maddie O’Brien’s school record.
Francik continued to build off her solid freshman season and led the way for the Noles in the circle. The ACC Pitcher of the Year posted a 1.86 ERA and an ACC-leading 24 wins this season. Francik pitched 154 innings and held opponents to just a .183 batting average. Francik threw three no-hitters this season against Samford, Georgia Tech and Boston College. Francik pitched four complete games and had 119 strikeouts compared to 65 walks.
All Sports
FSU track and field kicked off competition at the 2026 NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championships on Wednesday, with Curtis Williams qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship in the men’s long jump:
The Tallahassee native placed 10th on his second attempt with a mark of 7.70 meters, qualifying for his second straight national championship.
In addition to Williams qualifying for nationals, five more Noles advanced to the quarterfinal rounds that will take place on Friday.
Andre Korbmacher, Zach Extine and Tyson Williams moved on in the 110-meter hurdles. Korbmacher led the first round for Florida State in 11th with a time of 13.48, while Extine claimed the 12th qualifying spot at 13.53. Williams advanced in 21st-place with a time of 13.77.
Neo Mosebi highlighted the men’s short sprints after placing in the top 10 of the 100, advancing to the quarterfinals by crossing the line in 10th at 10.11. Durian Moss took the 20th advancing spot with a finishing time of 10.21.
The women’s team will begin action on Thursday, starting with the Javelin at 1:00 p.m. Expanded coverage will air on ESPN+ and can be accessed at Seminoles.com.
