Florida State opens the 2024 season Saturday, August 29th at 7:00 PM EDT, hosting New Mexico State at Doak Campbell Stadium in a Week 0 opener that gives the Seminoles an early chance to set the tone for a year carrying sky-high expectations.
There is no tape to parse, no trend to ride — both teams enter 0-0, which is exactly what makes Week 0 electric. Everything is projection and possibility. For Florida State, it is a statement opportunity in front of a home crowd eager to see what this roster looks like when the lights go on for real. For New Mexico State, it is the kind of stage that players dream about — walking into one of college football's most storied venues with a chance to shock the world.
Tune in for the atmosphere, stay for the answers. This is the first real look at two teams with everything to prove.
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