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FSU hosts No. 19 SMU in Monday night clash
3 Sep
Summary
- SMU is ranked 19th nationally, opening their season on the road.
- The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and Fubo.
- Oddsmakers favor SMU by 3.5 points in this matchup.
The No. 19 SMU Mustangs are scheduled to begin their season on the road against the Florida State Seminoles. This college football contest is slated for Monday, September 7, 2026, at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with the game being televised on ESPN and available for streaming via Fubo. For fans looking to attend in person, tickets can be found on StubHub.
Looking at last season's statistics, SMU's offense averaged 32.2 points per game, significantly more than the 22 points Florida State allowed. SMU also gained an average of 416.9 yards per game, exceeding the 328 yards opponents managed against Florida State.
Conversely, Florida State's offense was also strong, scoring 33 points per game, which was more than the 20.5 points SMU's defense conceded. Florida State averaged 472.1 yards per game, compared to the 394.5 yards SMU's defense allowed.
Oddsmakers have set SMU as 3.5-point favorites in this matchup, with moneylines at -162 for SMU and +133 for Florida State. The over/under total is set at 53.5 points.
