
Florida State Seminoles Target Upset Over No. 19 SMU in Labor Day Showdown
The Seminoles will host the No. 19 SMU Mustangs on Labor Day, seeking a signature win that could define their revived program.
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The Seminoles will host the No. 19 SMU Mustangs on Labor Day, seeking a signature win that could define their revived program.

The 2026 college football season opens Thursday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 7, with Fox, ESPN, CBS, NBC and ABC broadcasting key games that pit defending champions, top‑ranked teams and new coaching storylines against each other.

The Week 2 matchup at Doak Campbell Stadium pits a rising SMU program, fresh off a historic playoff run, against a Seminoles team still reeling from a 2‑10 season, with ESPN analyst Bill Connelly forecasting a narrow win for the Mustangs.

ESPN reveals its 2026 college football broadcast crews, highlighting the continuity of its top booths, the arrival of new commentators on SEC Network and the network’s extensive coverage of Alabama’s games.

ESPN announces its 2026 college football broadcast roster, featuring returning analysts Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, new assignments, and expanded HBCU coverage, leading up to a championship game in Las Vegas

After the exits of Mark Jones and Dave Flemming, ESPN reveals its 2026 crew, highlighting the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new talent across its flagship and niche platforms

The network unveiled the commentators who will call the action from Week 0 in August through the College Football Playoff National Championship in Las Vegas, highlighting long‑standing duos and new talent.

ESPN announced major changes to its Monday Night Football broadcast crew, promoting Molly McGrath to sideline reporter and assigning Dave Pasch as play‑by‑play for the second team, while Katie George and Peter Schrager depart. The restructuring reflects the network’s expanding NFL portfolio, including international games and potential Super Bowl involvement.

Molly McGrath transitions from ESPN’s college football coverage to NFL sideline reporting and hosting duties, marking a significant career expansion within the network’s expanded NFL coverage.

A new wave of media contracts and stadium innovations is reshaping how fans experience the NFL, from streaming deals to immersive hospitality and digital wayfinding