SMU Mustangs Face Florida State Seminoles in Labor Day Matchup

The SMU Mustangs, ranked No. 19, are set to play against the Florida State Seminoles in a Week 1 college football matchup on Labor Day. The game will take place at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Florida State enters the game with a record of 1-0 after defeating New Mexico State 34-17 in their season opener. Last season, FSU finished with a 5-7 overall record and a 2-6 mark in the ACC. In contrast, the Mustangs, who had a successful 2025 season with a 9-4 record and a 6-2 conference performance, are starting their season at 0-0. SMU won the only previous matchup against FSU in 2024.

In the latest betting odds, SMU is favored by 2.5 points, with an over/under set at 53.5 points. SportsLine expert Josh Nagel has analyzed the game and is leaning towards the Under on the total, citing trends from both teams' recent performances. He has a successful track record in sports betting, particularly with SMU, and has identified key factors influencing the game.