Florida football will square off with Florida State on the day after Thanksgiving for the second time in four years, the programs announced Monday.

Florida State football's running back room enters the 2026 season as one of the most well-equipped position groups on the team. Here's a breakdown.

GAINESVILLE — Florida will visit Florida State on Friday for the second time in the Gators’ past three visits to Tallahassee to accommodate ACC television scheduling. Instead of playing Nov. 28, the game will take place the Friday after Thanksgiving. Time and TV designation for the game will be announced at a later date.

Florida was set to conclude the 2026 regular season at Florida State on Nov. 28. Now, the Gators will play the Seminoles at a different date.

The Gators have just announced a major schedule change for their Rivalry Week showdown against the Seminoles in 2026.

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell was listed by Bleacher Report as a loser in this portal cycle in a make-or-break offseason.

The FSU Seminoles are looking to improve their offensive line recruiting, and Herb Hand went to Texas to see blue-chip target Peyton Miller.

The Florida State Seminoles are welcoming nearly 60 new players to the program this offseason. Florida State utilized the prep/JUCO ranks and NCAA Transfer Portal to rebuild its roster after failing to make the postseason for the second straight year.