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Florida State’s basketball team, riding the momentum of a strong previous season, will open its 2026‑27 campaign against Florida A&M in Tampa, marking the first regular‑season matchup between the programs since 1991 and featuring former FSU star Charlie Ward now leading the Rattlers.
After a standout season, the Florida State Seminoles will begin their 2026‑27 campaign against Florida A&M in Tampa, marking the first regular‑season clash since 1991. The game is part of a doubleheader that also features the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes, with former FSU star Charlie Ward now leading the Rattlers.
The upcoming basketball clash between Florida State and Florida A&M in Tampa marks a long‑awaited reunion, highlighting a doubleheader that also pits the Seminoles against the Hurricanes. The game follows a preseason exhibition where FAMU coach Charlie Ward had his jersey retired, reigniting talk of annual matchups.
Florida State and Florida A&M will open the 2026‑27 basketball season in Tampa, renewing a rivalry that last saw action in 1991 and marking the first meeting since Charlie Ward transitioned to coaching.
Florida State and Florida A&M will kick off the 2026‑27 basketball season with a Tampa showdown, reviving a rivalry that dates back to a 1991 brawl‑filled exhibition.