- Matchup: New Mexico State Aggies vs Florida State Seminoles
- Game Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Venue: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Seminoles favored by 31.5 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 52.5
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The Florida State Seminoles (5-7 in the previous season) are set to face off against the New Mexico State Aggies (4-8 last season) at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Seminoles are entering this contest as 31.5-point favorites, with the total points projected at 52.5.
Last season, the New Mexico State Aggies concluded with a 4-8 record. In their most recent game, the Aggies fell short against the MTSU Blue Raiders, losing with a score of 31-24. On defense, the Aggies allowed 199 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Through the air, New Mexico State conceded 24 completions on 43 attempts, totaling 260 yards with a completion rate of 55.8%. They executed 74 offensive plays, amassing a total of 395 yards, while rushing the ball 27 times for 84 yards, averaging 3.1 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the New Mexico State Aggies averaged 21.6 points per game last season. They recorded an average of just 77.3 rushing yards per game, ranking them 136th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, the Aggies totaled 3,935 yards of offense, with 17 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. New Mexico State achieved 245 first downs but also had 74 penalties for 654 yards. They turned the ball over 24 times.
On the defensive side, the Aggies allowed 2,842 passing yards, ranking 78th in the nation. During all 12 games played, they surrendered an average of 236.8 yards per game through the air, with a completion percentage allowed of 63.8%. Overall, they permitted 401.8 yards per game, ranking 97th nationally. New Mexico State allowed 25 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns, averaging 4.4 yards per carry and yielding 165 yards per game on the ground last season. In total, they conceded 1,980 rushing yards across 12 games, ranking 88th in points allowed, averaging 27.6 points against per game.
The Florida State Seminoles completed their last campaign with a record of 5-7. In their last outing, they faced a tough defeat against the Florida Gators, with a final score of 40-21. The Seminoles allowed 45 rushing attempts, yielding 272 yards (6.0 yards per carry). Their pass defense permitted a completion rate of 62.5%, giving up 168 yards on 15 completions out of 24 attempts. Florida State wrapped up the game with a total of 407 offensive yards from 65 plays (averaging 6.3 yards per play) and executed rushing plays for 167 yards on 37 attempts, averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
Offensively, the Florida State Seminoles averaged 472.1 yards per game, ranking them 6th in Division 1. They accumulated 544 yards in penalties from 65 infractions, placing them 102nd in college football in terms of yielding penalty yards. Florida State’s rushing attack produced an average of 218.7 yards per game, totaling 2,624 rushing yards throughout the season. The team threw 10 interceptions and lost 10 fumbles while securing 292 first downs. In terms of scoring, they ranked 22nd in Division 1, averaging 33.0 points per game. Additionally, the Seminoles passed for a total of 3,041 yards last season, averaging 253.4 yards per outing, ranking them 40th in Division 1.
On defense, the Seminoles allowed 22.0 points per game, placing them 43rd in Division 1. Florida State yielded a total of 1,657 rushing yards (138.1 yards on average) and 12 rushing touchdowns throughout the season. They permitted 20 passing touchdowns and allowed 190.8 yards per game through the air, ranking 28th nationally. Florida State’s defense was busy, participating in 787 plays, ranking them 21st in Division 1, and they registered 2 fumbles and 12 interceptions throughout the season, allowing a total of 264 points.
Who do you think will win this college football clash between the Aggies and the Seminoles?
Prediction: Bet on the Aggies +31.5
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