Florida State finished the 2025 season with a 5-7 record, which was far below expectations after beating Alabama in the opener in the newly-renovated Doak Campbell Stadium.
Head football coach Mike Norvell had individuals thinking that his squad was a serious championship contender after dominating the Crimson Tide by two possessions. However, that proved to be fool's gold as they lost seven of their last nine games.
The start of their losing ways began on a Friday night road trip to Virginia, where the Seminoles had to travel to Charlottesville for an awkward showdown against a conference opponent that they don't play often anymore.