College football is back, and Doak Campbell Stadium gets the primetime treatment. Florida State opens the 2024 season Saturday night against New Mexico State, a Week 0 kickoff that gives the Seminoles an early chance to set the tone in front of a home crowd under the lights.
For Florida State, this is about establishing identity from snap one. A season opener at home in August is a opportunity — a chance to work the depth chart, build momentum, and give the fanbase a first look at what this roster can become. The Aggies, meanwhile, get the kind of stage most programs only dream about: a Power Five venue, a national TV window, and a chance to spoil the party.
Week 0 games carry a different energy. Everyone is 0-0. Everything is possible. Tune in at 7:00 PM EDT and let it ride.
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