SMU Mustangs Face Florida State Seminoles in Week 1 Matchup
The No. 19 SMU Mustangs are set to play against the Florida State Seminoles in a Week 1 college football matchup on Labor Day at 7:30 p.m. ET at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida State, having started their season with a victory over New Mexico State, holds a record of 1-0, while SMU enters the game with a previous season record of 9-4.
Florida State finished last season with a 5-7 overall record and a 2-6 mark in the ACC. In contrast, SMU ended the 2025 season ranked 12th nationally. The Mustangs are currently favored by 3 points, with an over/under set at 54.5 points. The two teams previously met in 2024, where SMU emerged victorious.
SportsLine expert Josh Nagel, who has a successful track record in sports betting, has analyzed the matchup and is leaning towards betting on the Under for the total points. Historical trends suggest that the Under has been a common outcome in recent games for both teams, particularly for Florida State, which has struggled with offensive efficiency.
