ACC · Tallahassee, Florida
Florida State Football History
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Program history
FSU history
A program whose peak era reshaped expectations in a state with three major teams.
FSU history
Doak Campbell and the chop
Florida State plays in Tallahassee at Doak Campbell Stadium, and its pregame traditions — the flaming spear planted at midfield, the war chant carried by the crowd — are among the most recognizable in the sport.
The atmosphere is built around sustained noise rather than moments, which is part of why the venue has a reputation disproportionate to its size.
FSU history
Two rivalries, one state
Florida State meets Florida at the end of most regular seasons and Miami in a series that defined the sport's national picture during both programs' strongest eras.
Because the three are split across the ACC and SEC, none of these are conference games, which means they are played purely for state stakes and recruiting position.
FAQ
FSU history questions
Where does Florida State play?
Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, known for pregame traditions including the flaming spear planted at midfield.
Who are Florida State's main rivals?
Florida, played at the end of most regular seasons, and Miami, in a series that shaped the national picture during both programs' strongest eras.
What conference is Florida State in?
The ACC, alongside Miami. Florida, the third major in-state program, plays in the SEC.
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