Clemson is back on the road Saturday night, heading to Tallahassee for an Oct. 31 matchup with Florida State.
The Tigers enter at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the ACC after a tough finish last week, when they gave up a touchdown in the final minute and fell 20-16 to Virginia Tech at home. Florida State comes in at 3-4 and 1-3 in conference play, and the Seminoles have been giving up points in bunches lately, allowing 40 or more in each of their last two games against Miami (FL) and Louisville.
If you’re looking to watch, Clemson vs. Florida State will air nationally on ESPN in Week 9 of the 2026 college football season.
Wes Durham and Max Browne will be on the call from Doak Campbell Stadium, with Madison Fitzpatrick reporting from the sidelines. Streaming is available through Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, inside Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.
Clemson’s schedule has already included a mix of highs and lows, starting with a 51-10 loss at LSU on Sept. 5 before wins over Georgia Southern, UNC, and Cal. The Tigers then fell to Miami (FL) on Oct. 3, had an open date on Oct. 10, shut out Charleston Southern on Oct. 17, and lost to Virginia Tech on Oct.
- After Florida State, Clemson is set to play at Syracuse on Nov. 7, host Georgia Tech on Nov. 14, travel to Duke on Nov. 20, face South Carolina on Nov. 28, and close with the ACC Championship Game in Charlotte on Dec.
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