SMU faces Florida State in ACC matchup on September 7

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The No. 19 SMU Mustangs are set to face the Florida State Seminoles in an ACC matchup on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium. SMU enters the contest as a favorite with a spread of -3.5.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell emphasized the need for improved team cohesion and technical execution following a recent win over New Mexico State. Norvell noted that SMU is a high-expectation team that will likely exploit any communication or alignment issues on the field.

Statistical comparisons from the previous season show SMU averaged 32.2 points per game compared to Florida State's 33.0. However, SMU's offense gained significantly more yardage per game (416.9) than the Florida State defense allowed (328.0).

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Doak Campbell Stadium · Florida State Seminoles · Mike Norvell · SMU Mustangs

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