SMU @ Florida State
2026-09-07T23:30:00.000Z · Doak Campbell Stadium
Power rating (SP+) implies SMU by 0.5 (rating gap + 2.5-pt home field — a rough estimate, not a specific-venue adjustment).
Market line (DraftKings): Florida State +3.0, O/U 52.5
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Head-to-head
- total Forecast at kickoff: 84°F, wind 5 mph E, 78% chance of precipitation (Showers And Thunderstorms) — conditions like this tend to suppress passing efficiency and total scoring.
SMU Offense vs. Florida State Defense
SMU offense: 0 games this season · Florida State defense: 1 game this season
SMU: no games played yet this season · Florida State: opponents faced (1 game): average offense SP+ rank 121 nationally
SMU — who's actually back: Kevin Jennings (Passing, 3363 yds, 26 TD last season) — back · TJ Harden (Rushing, 747 yds, 7 TD last season) — departed · Jordan Hudson (Receiving, 749 yds, 6 TD last season) — departed
| Stat (per game) | SMU offense | Florida State defense allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | — | 319.0 |
| Rush yards | — | 47.0 |
| Pass yards | — | 272.0 |
| Plays | — | 66.0 |
| 3rd down % | — | 59% |
| Turnovers | — | 1.0 |
| SP+ rating (opponent-adjusted) | 32.5 (#22 nat'l) | 20.4 (#30 nat'l) |
Florida State Offense vs. SMU Defense
Florida State offense: 1 game this season REBUILD · 40% returning · SMU defense: 0 games this season
Florida State: opponents faced (1 game): average defense SP+ rank 117 nationally · SMU: no games played yet this season
Florida State — who's actually back: Thomas Castellanos (Passing, 2760 yds, 15 TD last season) — departed · Thomas Castellanos (Rushing, 557 yds, 9 TD last season) — departed · Duce Robinson (Receiving, 1074 yds, 6 TD last season) — back
| Stat (per game) | Florida State offense | SMU defense allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 419.0 | — |
| Rush yards | 217.0 | — |
| Pass yards | 202.0 | — |
| Plays | 66.0 | — |
| 3rd down % | 57% | — |
| Turnovers | 1.0 | — |
| SP+ rating (opponent-adjusted) | 29.8 (#46 nat'l) | 20.1 (#29 nat'l) |
Raw Box Score (season averages, side by side)
| Stat (per game) | SMU | Florida State |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | — | 419.0 |
| Rush yards | — | 217.0 |
| Pass yards | — | 202.0 |
| Plays | — | 66.0 |
| Turnovers | — | 1.0 |
SMU Players
Likely contributors — ranked by 2025 usage among players still on the roster, not an official depth chart (none exists publicly).
QB
| Kevin Jennings | 422 att · 3363 yds · 26 TD last season |
| Mabrey Mettauer transfer, Sam Houston | 61 att · 293 yds · 3 TD last season |
| Charlie Fiser | 4 att · 30 yds · 0 TD last season |
| Ty Hawkins | 1 att · 9 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other QBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Cole Leinart
RB
| Kendrick Raphael transfer, California | 216 car · 862 yds · 12 TD last season |
| Dramekco Green | 18 car · 55 yds · 1 TD last season |
| Link Rhodes | 2 car · -4 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other RBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Christian Rhodes, EJ Kelly, William Fierro
WR
| Yamir Knight | 47 rec · 533 yds · 5 TD last season |
| Yannick Smith transfer, East Carolina | 44 rec · 583 yds · 5 TD last season |
| Derrick McFall | 18 rec · 162 yds · 2 TD last season |
| Jalen Cooper | 16 rec · 280 yds · 2 TD last season |
Other WRs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Aljour Miles II, Carterrious Brown, David Kniffen Jr., Daylon Singleton, Jakai Anderson, Jalen Hale, Jordyn Adams, Siler Cooke, Tyrone Crethers, X'Zavier Barnett
TE
| Randy Pittman transfer, Florida State | 23 rec · 208 yds · 2 TD last season |
| Theo Melin Ohrstrom transfer, Texas A&M | 18 rec · 167 yds · 1 TD last season |
Other TEs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Andre Nickerson Jr., Devon Martin, Miles Uter, Trey Jackson, Tripp Riordan, Will Locke, Zack Turner
Passing
No passing stats yet.
Rushing
No rushing stats yet.
Receiving
No receiving stats yet.
Florida State Players
Likely contributors — ranked by 2025 usage among players still on the roster, not an official depth chart (none exists publicly).
QB
| Dean DeNobile transfer, Lafayette | 347 att · 2528 yds · 19 TD last season |
| Ashton Daniels transfer, Auburn | 119 att · 797 yds · 3 TD last season |
| Kevin Sperry | 17 att · 194 yds · 2 TD last season |
| Michael Grant | 1 att · 14 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other QBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Malachi Marshall
RB
| Quintrevion Wisner transfer, Texas | 131 car · 597 yds · 3 TD last season |
| Gemari Sands transfer, Florida Atlantic | 105 car · 465 yds · 0 TD last season |
| Ousmane Kromah | 72 car · 408 yds · 0 TD last season |
| Samuel Singleton Jr. | 51 car · 360 yds · 4 TD last season |
Other RBs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Amari Thomas, Zay Parks
WR
| Duce Robinson | 56 rec · 1074 yds · 6 TD last season |
| Micahi Danzy | 27 rec · 571 yds · 3 TD last season |
| Jayvan Boggs | 9 rec · 103 yds · 1 TD last season |
| Teriq Mallory | 1 rec · 14 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other WRs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Brandon Bennett, Darryon Williams, Devin Carter, EJ White, Jasen Lopez, Jonah Winston, Tae'Shaun Gelsey, Tony Bland
TE
| Desirrio Riles transfer, East Carolina | 28 rec · 362 yds · 2 TD last season |
| Landen Thomas | 3 rec · 35 yds · 2 TD last season |
| Chase Loftin | 1 rec · 6 yds · 0 TD last season |
| Greyson Labiad | 1 rec · 6 yds · 0 TD last season |
Other TEs on the roster, no 2025 production here to rank by: Corbyn Fordham, Drew Hardwick, Gavin Markey, Xavier Tiller
Passing
| Ashton Daniels | 202.0 yds | 1.0 TD | 1.0 INT |
Rushing
| Ousmane Kromah | 14.0 car | 115.0 yds | 1.0 TD |
| Samuel Singleton | 9.0 car | 42.0 yds | 1.0 TD |
| Tre Wisner | 4.0 car | 34.0 yds | 0.0 TD |
| Ashton Daniels | 8.0 car | 30.0 yds | 1.0 TD |
| Micahi Danzy | 1.0 car | 1.0 yds | 0.0 TD |
Receiving
| Samuel Singleton | 4.0 rec | 54.0 yds | 1.0 TD |
| Micahi Danzy | 4.0 rec | 51.0 yds | 0.0 TD |
| Duce Robinson | 3.0 rec | 50.0 yds | 0.0 TD |
| Jayvan Boggs | 1.0 rec | 25.0 yds | 0.0 TD |
| Landen Thomas | 1.0 rec | 11.0 yds | 0.0 TD |