Florida State Seminoles Face Uphill Battle in ACC Football Power Rankings for 2026 Season
With the NCAA Transfer Portal now closed and National Signing Day completed, discussions about the upcoming ACC season have already started. The Florida State Seminoles are facing scrutiny from the national media, with CBS Sports giving them a D grade and ranking them 10th in the ACC Football Power Rankings. The team's recent records of 5-7 and 2-10, along with significant player departures to the transfer portal, have raised concerns about their performance under new offensive coordinator Tim Harris, Jr. The Seminoles have a tough schedule ahead, facing teams like SMU, Alabama, Louisville, and Miami early in the season.
The quarterback position remains a major question mark for the Seminoles, with Ashton Daniels coming in from Auburn to lead the offense. Despite key players like Duce Robinson, Kevin Wynn, and the Desir brothers returning, uncertainties persist. In contrast, the Miami Hurricanes secured the top spot in the rankings after a successful national championship run and the addition of Duke quarterback Darian Mensah. Clemson, on the other hand, sits at No. 7, with doubts surrounding their recent decline from being title contenders. The Tigers are banking on a new wave of young talent to revitalize their program after a disappointing season.
As the season approaches, it is still too early to predict where each team will end up in the rankings. However, the Seminoles face a challenging road ahead in 2026 as they aim to improve their standing in the ACC.