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Florida State Opens Crossroads Season for Coach Mike Norvell Against New Mexico State
Norvell says Florida State is focused on daily improvement as it begins a season that follows a 5-7 finish last year.
- The Florida State Seminoles will host the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Doak Campbell Stadium to open the 2026 season.
- Head coach Mike Norvell emphasized a day-by-day focus for his players, saying Wednesday, "We have gone into our preparation, but I don't need them game-ready right now."
- Ranking 6th in the FBS last season, the Seminoles' offense averaged 472.1 yards per game while their defense allowed 328.8 yards per game in 2025.
- Aggies quarterback Logan Fife led New Mexico State with 2,238 passing yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025, when the team averaged 327.9 total yards per game.
- Following this opener, FSU faces SMU on September 7, seeking to improve upon the 5-7 record from Norvell's sixth season with the program.
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Florida State opens crossroads season for coach Mike Norvell against New Mexico State
Florida State opens the season at home against New Mexico State. Both programs are coming off losing seasons, but the Seminoles appear to be in must-win mode to save coach Mike Norvell's job in 2026.
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The encounter between the New Mexico State Aggies and Florida State University (FSU) is emerging as a crucial duel in the opening of the season. Analyzing the aspects surrounding the Aggies reveals determining factors that could influence the performance of the team in this confrontation.Preparation for the Confrontation The team has been ... Read more The article Five key aspects of the New Mexico State Aggies before the confrontation against F…
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