Florida State football is upon us.
FSU heads into 2026 with plenty looming over the program after two straight losing seasons from the Seminoles. Ashton Daniels arrives as the latest attempt to solve the quarterback position, five new starters have to come together on the offensive line, the defense is banking on a young group taking a Year 2 leap and hanging over all of it is a coaching staff that most everyone outside the building believes is operating without a safety net.
FanDuel currently has Florida State’s over/under set at 5.5 (betting $10 for over would earn you $6.58, under would be $12.40), having dropped from 6.5 in March. For perspective, last season’s over-under was 7.5.
In ESPN’s preseason FPI rankings, the Seminoles were placed at No. 28, ranking their strength of schedule at No. 22. FPI projects FSU’s record as 6.7-5.4, giving it a 71% chance at finishing over 6 wins, a 3.2% chance to win the ACC and a 9.2% chance to make the playoffs.
With fall camp beginning and the countdown to kickoff against New Mexico State a month away, we wanted to dive into seven big questions heading into the season.
No. 1: What will be the strongest side of the ball for FSU in 2026?
No. 2: Outside of Duce Robinson, who will be the biggest difference maker for Florida State?
No. 3: Who will become a household name this year?
No. 4: Do you think Ashton Daniels starts the entire season for the Seminoles?
No. 5: Which newcomer — freshman or transfer — are you most excited to see?
No. 6: What’s your biggest area of concern on offense? Defense?
No. 7: Final record, how it unfolds and the result of it all — what’s your overall prediction for the season?
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