Florida State vs. Florida rivalry game kickoff options announced

The Seminoles will wrap up their season with either an afternoon or evening kickoff.

Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Florida State Seminoles helmet on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Florida State Seminoles are poised for a highly anticipated year in the 2025 season, featuring numerous marquee matchups, and the results of one of the toughest schedules in the ACC could have a significant impact on the scope of the new College Football Playoff format.

In the eyes of fans, kick-off times and scheduling play a major role in their own personal game day experience. The difference between a sweltering Florida sunshine beaming down at your tailgate at noon or a breezy night at the stadium for a prime time matchup hasn't gone unnoticed, and it becomes more of a staple during rivalries.

The Florida State Seminoles hosted the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. | Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Florida State starts the season against Alabama on August 30 with a kickoff of 3:30 p.m. inside Doak Campbell Stadium. Much of the remainder of their schedule's start times have yet to be announced; however, there has been some clarity about when the 'Noles travel to Gainesville, Florida, to take on arch-rival the Florida Gators.

Game 12 against the Gators is scheduled to take place on November 29, with an estimated time of either 3:30-4:30 or 6:00-8:00 p.m. The exact time will be finalized during the season but at least it's not a nooner!

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It’ll be an afternoon or evening kickoff in Gainesville for our regular season finale

Exact kick time and TV will be finalized at a later date #NoleFamily | #KeepCLIMBing pic.twitter.com/k5TR6abATs

— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) June 11, 2025

It will be a late-season test for the Seminoles, who will be looking for redemption after last year's loss to the Gators, who traveled to Tallahassee, Florida, and defeated FSU 31-11.

Other Announced Kickoff Times.

Alabama - August 30, 3:30 p.m.

East Texas A&M - September 6, 12:00 p.m.

Virginia - September 26, 7:00 p.m.

Stanford - October 18, 10:30 p.m.

NC State - November 21, 8:00 p.m.

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