The FSU Seminoles are gearing up for their toughest test of the season, their annual showdown with the Miami Hurricanes. The two are set to play on Saturday night in Miami, with the Hurricanes opening as massive favorites.
The Seminoles (3-3, 1-2 ACC) are looking to snap their 11-game road losing streak, but it won't be easy. The Hurricanes (5-0, 3-0) have the best offense and defense in the ACC and are a national title contender. FSU is battling to make a bowl as Mike Norvell fights for his job.
Ahead of FSU-Miami, ESPN's Bill Connelly predicted the final score using his SP+ metrics. Connelly has Miami picking up a 40-16 victory and handing FSU its 12th straight road loss and third straight against Miami. His metrics give Miami a 94% chance of winning.
FSU is the No. 54 team in the SP+ team rankings after Week 6. It has an overall rating of 57.9, including a 58.2 rating on offense and a 0.5 rating on defense. Miami is the No. 4 team and features a 79.9 overall rating. It has a 66.7 offensive rating and a -12.9 defensive rating.
The game between FSU and Miami starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday in Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be on ESPN, with Tom Hart as the play-by-play announcer, Roddy Jones as the color commentator, and Quint Kessenich reporting from the sideline.
FSU football 2026 schedule
- Aug. 29: vs. New Mexico State Aggies, FSU wins 34-17
- Sept. 7: vs. SMU Mustangs, FSU loses 27-24
- Sept. 19: at Alabama Crimson Tide, FSU loses 50-36
- Sept. 26: vs. Central Arkansas, FSU wins 34-7
- Oct. 3: vs. Virginia Cavaliers, FSU wins 38-7
- Oct. 9: at Louisville Cardinals, FSU loses 44-20
- Oct. 17: at Miami Hurricanes, 7 p.m., ESPN
- Oct. 31: vs. Clemson Tigers, TBA
- Nov. 7: at Boston College Eagles, TBA
- Nov. 13: at Pitt Panthers, 7 p.m., ESPN
- Nov. 21: vs. NC State Wolfpack, TBA
- Nov. 27: vs. Florida Gators, 3:30 p.m., ABC
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