The Florida State Seminoles are pinning their hopes on a turnaround that could finally break a three‑year stretch of losing seasons.
A Make-or-Break Season for the Seminoles
Since the start of 2024 the team has compiled a combined record of 7‑17, and they have yet to win a game on the road in their last two campaigns. The upcoming schedule pits them against a slate of formidable opponents, including SMU, Louisville, Miami, Clemson and Florida, all of which are projected to defeat the Seminoles.
CBS Sports’ latest projection places Florida State at 6‑6 overall and 4‑4 in conference play, a record that would barely scrape bowl eligibility but also falls short of the high standards set in Tallahassee.
Head coach Mike Norvell, now in his seventh year at the helm, is feeling the heat. He carries a 6‑12 record against traditional rivals Miami, Clemson and Florida, and the pressure is mounting as the program’s fan base demands a return to prominence.
The Seminoles open their road slate on November 7 against Boston College, a game that could serve as an early litmus test for whether the team can finally snap its road‑game drought.
If the projections hold, the season will be defined less by triumphs and more by the incremental progress needed to restore confidence in Norvell’s vision.