​The final game of the Week 1 College Football schedule will feature a heavy-hitting ACC matchup between the SMU Mustangs (0-0) and Florida State Seminoles (1-0). This is the season opener for SMU, while Florida State earned a 34-17 win over New Mexico State in Week 0.To start the year, the AP Poll has SMU ranked No. 19, while Florida State is unranked. ACC Preseason Poll had SMU slated second this year, while Florida State came in at 11th. Despite the media members pegging such a big edge between the two, SMU is a small road favorite in Tallahassee as Mike Norvell starts his season 1-0 and still on the hot seat with the Seminoles.Florida State beat New Mexico State, 34-17 in Week 0 to get off on the right foot. Ashton Daniels (Stanford, Auburn) took over at quarterback and recorded 232 total yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in his FSU debut. Florida State averaged 33.0 points per game in 2025 (22nd) and started this season off with 34. In 2025, the Seminoles won their first three games, including beating #8 Alabama, 31-17, but lost seven out of the next nine games. Florida State climbed to #8 in the rankings last year.SMU’s quarterback Kevin Jennings sustained a right finger injury in the locker room during camp that had him out for 10 days, but back in the mix over the last two weeks. If Jennings is rusty, the SMU offense could struggle. The Mustangs finished last season 31st in yards per game (416.9) and 26th in points per game (32.2).Let’s dive into the schools on both sides of the ball, look at a few key players, and see where the numbers take us.Game Details and How to Watch SMU vs Florida StateDate: Monday, September 7, 2026Time: 7:30PM EasternSite: Doak Campbell StadiumCity: Tallahassee, FLTV/Streaming: ESPNGame Odds for SMU vs Florida StateThe latest odds as of Monday courtesy of DraftKings:Moneyline: SMU Mustangs (-155), Florida State Seminoles (+130)Spread: SMU -3 (-108)Total: 53.5 pointsBe sure to check out DraftKings for all the latest game odds & player props for every matchup this week on the college football schedule!SMU MustangsHead Coach: Rhett Lashlee2025 Record: 9-4 (6-2)Offensive Points Per Game: 32.2 (26th)Defensive Points Per Game: 20.5 (T-31st)2025 Strength of Schedule: 61st2026 Strength of Schedule: 52ndThe SMU Mustangs Offense:SMU returns three starters on the offensive line along with star quarterback Kevin Jennings for 2026. However, the Mustangs have to replace a ton of production from the running back and wide receiver rooms. SMU loses 80% of its rushing yards and 68.5% of their receiving yards from last season. Only two main contributors from last year’s team hit the portal as most graduated or entered the NFL. In 2025, SMU scored at least 30 points in eight out of 13 games and 42 or more in three contests. It will be hard to match that production, but as long as Jennings is healthy, SMU is a dangerous offense.SMU Player to Watch on Offense: QB Kevin JenningsKevin Jennings recorded nine games of two-