Florida State Takes Road Trip Finale to Pittsburgh

Florida State closes its 2026 road schedule against Pittsburgh on November 13. The Seminoles have won both of their previous visits to Pitt since the Panthers joined the ACC, in 2013 and 2023. Florida State has three games left and needs at least two victories to return to the postseason after a three-year absence.

Interim coach Rick Stockstill earned his first win in the role last week, when Florida State beat Boston College on the road. It was the 114th win of his coaching career. Stockstill previously spent 18 years leading Middle Tennessee State and is a quarterback enshrined in Florida State's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Quarterback Ashton Daniels has accounted for 27 touchdowns, including 13 rushing scores, a Florida State single-season record for a quarterback. He ranks third nationally with 15.11 yards per completion. Daniels has scored on the ground in five straight games and in eight of nine this season.

Running back Amari Thomas rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns against Boston College, becoming the third Florida State true freshman to score multiple rushing touchdowns in an ACC road game. The Seminoles also recorded two interceptions in that matchup and allowed no sacks.

Kicker Gabe Panikowski remains perfect on 23 career college field-goal attempts, including eight this season. Against Boston College, he scored on a fake field goal; he also made a field goal and at least four extra points in the game. The Pittsburgh matchup begins at 7 p.m.