Florida State opens the 2025 season Saturday, August 29th at 7:00 PM EDT, hosting New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium in a Week 0 opener that gives both programs a head start on the rest of the country.
For the Seminoles, this is the first impression — a chance to set the tone in front of a home crowd and establish identity before the schedule ramps up. Every snap in a season opener is a data point, and Mike Norvell's program will want to leave zero ambiguity by night's end.
New Mexico State gets the kind of opportunity that defines a season's trajectory: a Power Four venue, a national television window, and a chance to shock the sport before September even begins. The Aggies won't be intimidated by the stage — they'll be fueled by it. Tune in for the energy of a fresh start and the beauty of football returning to a cathedral like Doak Campbell.
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