Kickoff time, TV channel announced for FSU football's rivalry game against Miami Hurricanes

A Saturday night showdown in Doak Campbell Stadium.

Aug 30, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) runs for a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

The Florida State Seminoles will kick off ACC play on the road at Virginia on Friday night. The Seminoles are undefeated and sitting in the top-10 ahead of their first game away from home this season.

It's important to stay on the right track, as remaining unscathed will set up a monumental showdown in the annual rivalry game against the Miami Hurricanes.

Following the contest against Virginia, Florida State will return home to Doak Campbell Stadium to face off against the Hurricanes.

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Miami is 4-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country. The Hurricanes took down the Florida Gators last weekend. They previously defeated a pair of top-25 teams in Notre Dame and USF.

On Monday, the ACC announced game times and television information for contests that'll take place during Week 6 (October 4).

It'll be a primetime matchup with College GameDay aspirations for Florida State and Miami.

When Will FSU-Miami Kick Off?

Sep 20, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Gunnar Hansen (55) celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

According to the Atlantic Coast Conference, the game between FSU and Miami will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC on Saturday, October 4.

This will be the first night game in Florida State's newly renovated iconic venue. The affair could lead to a special scene.

It wouldn't be a surprise if ESPN's College GameDay is in town for the matchup. The only other marquee game on the schedule is No. 18 Alabama hosting No. 17 Vanderbilt. That one obviously has some interesting storylines, considering the Commodores' upset of the Crimson Tide in 2024.

There aren't many better things to do in Tallahassee on a weekend in October than watching the Seminoles and Hurricanes square off.

Last season, Miami snapped a three-game losing streak in the rivalry, taking down Florida State, 36-14. In the defeat, the Seminoles were outgained 445-248 in total yards of offense.

Both teams look a lot different this year. Miami brought in Georgia quarterback Carson Beck while the Seminoles acquired Tommy Castellanos from Boston College.

Miami will be enjoying its first BYE week of the season before traveling to Florida State. The Hurricanes only have one game in the next 20 days.

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