May 16, 2026, 5:15 a.m. ET
The No. 9-seeded Florida State Seminoles softball team is set to play the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the Tallahassee Regional on Saturday at JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee, Florida. It is an elimination game for both teams.
FSU (49-9) lost to the Stetson Hatters 8-3 on Friday in the first game of the regional. The Seminoles never led in the game and struggled to get anything going. They finished the game with seven hits and three walks, going 1-12 with runners on and 0-6 with runners in scoring position as they were unable to get back into the game.
The Seminoles became just the third national seed to lose their regional opener by four or more runs since 2005, joining Northwestern (2009) and UCLA (2012), neither of whom were able to advance to the super regionals. The Seminoles have advanced to the Super Regional round in 11 of the past 12 NCAA Tournaments.
Watch FSU vs. Jacksonville State live on ESPN+
Jacksonville State (45-15) lost to the UCF Knights 2-1 on Friday. The Gamecocks led 1-0 entering the bottom of the seventh inning, but gave up a run with two outs in the inning. They were unable to score in the top of the eighth, with UCF walking it off with a single.
The Gamecocks had five hits and four walks in the loss, striking out five times. They went 1-15 with runners on and 0-8 with runners in scoring position.
The Seminoles lead the all-time series against Jacksonville State 6-2. This is the first time they have played since FSU beat them twice in the 2018 Tallahassee Regional. They did beat FSU twice in the regional round back in 2008.
Here’s where to watch FSU softball’s game against Jacksonville State on Saturday in the Tallahassee Regional, including TV channel, streaming information, and time.
Where to watch FSU softball vs. Jacksonville State game today?TV Channel: TBAStreaming: ESPN+
They have not announced the broadcast information for the game between FSU and Jacksonville State. It will be streamed live on ESPN+, no matter if it is on TV. Clay Matvick and Raine Wilson will call the game from JoAnne Graf Field in Tallahassee, Florida.
What time does FSU softball play today?Time: 2:30 p.m. ETLocation: Tallahassee, Florida
The game between FSU and Jacksonville State is set to start at 2:30 p.m. ET. FSU is 31-3 at home this season, and Jacksonville State is 20-7 on the road.
What’s at stake for FSU softball?
This is an elimination game for the Seminoles, who are looking to avoid going 0-2 in their own regional. They will have to win four straight games to advance to the Super Regional round. While it will be tough, it all starts against Jacksonville State, and they will have to be better in the circle and at the plate to get it done.
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