It’s senior night in Tallahassee as 16 Florida State football players celebrate their careers Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium as the Seminoles host North Alabama. Keep scrolling for updates, and refresh the page to make sure you have the latest.
Some of the honored names include Jordan Travis, Jared Verse and Kalen DeLoach, all of whom have been major role players in FSU’s climb back to the top of the college football world. In addition, 2013 Heisman-winning quarterback Jameis Winston is set to have his jersey retired at the end of the first quarter.
FSU is sitting at 10-0 on the year and finished up ACC play with a perfect 8-0 record, defeating rival Miami last week, 27-20. The Seminoles have now won three straight over the Hurricanes. North Alabama is riding a three-game losing streak, with Saturday’s game being its final one of the season.
According to USA Today Sportsbook Wire, because North Alabama is an FCS school playing one of the big boys, there were no odds on this matchup as of Monday afternoon — and we’re not sure there will be a line by Saturday.
ESPN gives FSU a 99% chance to win.
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North Alabama strikes first off a touchdown from Kenebrew
On its second drive of the game, UNA goes 86 yards down the field, ending in a 13-yard passing touchdown from Noah Walters to Takairee Kenebrew to take an early lead. The drive was highlighted by a 64-yard rush from J.J. Evans, on fourth and 1, from the Lions’ own 23-yard line.
Seven plays for 86 yards over 3:39 minutes.
North Alabama leads FSU, 7-0, with 7:15 left in the first quarter.
North Alabama starts with ball
North Alabama calls heads and the flip is heads. North Alabama wins the toss and elects to receive to start the game. Kickoff weather is 71 degrees under cloudy skies with a 1% percent chance of rain. Winds are blowing four miles per hour northwest.
The game is kicking off on The CW.
FSU starting lineups vs. North Alabama
Below is FSU’s starting lineup for tonight’s game against North Alabama. Kalen DeLoach is not starting tonight at linebacker.
Specialists
LS – James Rosenberry
P – Alex Mastromanno
K – Ryan Fitzgerald
Defense
DL – Joshua Farmer
DL – Patrick Payton
DL – Braden Fiske
DL – Jared Verse
LB – Omar Graham
LB – DJ Lundy
LB – Tatum Bethune
DB – Jarrian Jones
DB – Fentrell Cypress
DB – Shyheem Brown
DB – Akeem Dent
DB – Renardo Green
Offense
OL – Darius Washington
OL – Casey Roddick
OL – Jeremiah Byers
OL – D’Mitri Emmanuel
OL – Maurice Smith
TE – Kyle Morlock
TE – Jaheim Bell
WR – Ja’khi Douglas
WR – Johnny Wilson
WR – Keon Coleman
RB – Lawrance Toafili
RB – Trey Benson
QB – Jordan Travis
Players take the field for warm-ups
FSU players are now on the field for warm-ups. Jordan Travis leads the quarterbacks Brock Glenn, Tate Rodemaker and AJ Duffy on the field.
Defensive back Kevin Knowles II is not dressed and wide receiver Hykeem Williams is not dressed and is in a boot on his left leg. Freshman Conrad Hussey is likely to get more snaps in today.
Linebacker Kalen DeLoach is dressed after not participating in practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Darion Williamson has not taken the field yet for warm-ups.
Punter Alex Mastromanno has also been added to senior day recognition.
Jameis Winston’s number to be retired, 2013 team National Championship team honored
At the end of the first quarter of today’s game, former FSU quarterback and Heisman winner Jameis Winston will have his No. 5 retired. Winston led the Seminoles to the program’s third national championship in 2013 and an appearance in the 2014 College Football Playoff.
The 2013 National Championship team will be honored as well, who went 14-0 and defeated Auburn, 34-31, to win the BCS National Championship. FSU honored the 1993 team earlier this season.
Weather forecast for FSU vs. North Alabama
It’s 74 degrees right now in Tallahassee under sunny skies. There’s a 1% chance of rain. The temperature is expected to fall to 72 by 6:40 p.m. and drop into the high 60s throughout the game.
Winds are blowing at five miles per hour to the northwest and are expected to decrease throughout the game.
FSU announces uniform combination for tonight’s game
The Seminoles will be wearing gold helmets with garnet jerseys and garnet pants in tonight’s game against North Alabama. According to FSU Uniform Tracker on X, FSU has never worn this combo more than twice in a season until 2023.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:40 p.m.
FSU to face Louisville in ACC Championship
No. 10 Louisville defeated Miami 38-31 Saturday in Miami Gardens to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship game against the No. 4 Seminoles. FSU (10-0, 8-0 ACC) clinched its spot with a victory over Pittsburgh on Nov. 4.
The game is Dec. 2 in Charlotte. – Ehsan Kassim
More:We know who Florida State will play in ACC Championship Game. Learn more about Louisville
What time is the FSU football game today?
- When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 18
- Where: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, Florida
What channel is FSU football vs. North Alabama on today?
Tom Werme will do the play-by-play with James Bates serving as analyst. Streaming options include fuboTV, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
FSU football schedule
| Date | Opponent |
| Sunday, Sept. 3 | vs. LSU (in Orlando): W 45-24 |
| Saturday, Sept. 9 | vs. Southern Miss: W 66-13 |
| Saturday, Sept. 16 | at Boston College*: W 31-29 |
| Saturday, Sept. 23 | at Clemson*: W 31-24 (OT) |
| Saturday, Sept. 30 | BYE |
| Saturday, Oct. 7 | vs. Virginia Tech*: W 39-17 |
| Saturday, Oct. 14 | vs. Syracuse*: W 41-3 |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | vs. Duke*: W 38-20 |
| Saturday, Oct. 28 | at Wake Forest*: W 41-16 |
| Saturday, Nov. 4 | at Pitt*: W 24-7 |
| Saturday, Nov. 11 | vs. Miami*: W 27-20 |
| Saturday, Nov. 18 | vs. North Alabama |
| Saturday, Nov. 25 | at Florida |
| Saturday, Dec. 2 | ACC Championship Game |
Jack Williams covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at jwilliams@tallahassee.com or on Twitter @jackgwilliams.
