Florida State and New Mexico State open their seasons Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium, a Week Zero curtain-raiser that gives both programs an early chance to set the tone for the months ahead.
There is nothing like the first Saturday. Records are blank, depth charts are locked, and every snap carries the optimism of a fresh start. For the Seminoles, a season opener under the lights in Tallahassee is a stage — a chance to show what a full offseason of work has built. For the Aggies, it is an opportunity to walk into one of college football's grandest venues and announce that nothing about 2025 will be business as usual.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM EDT on August 29th. Two teams, one stadium, zero games played. That is exactly why you watch.
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