Game Info
- Date & Time: Tuesday, November 4 , 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ET. (95.3 WDAE)
- Location: At Florida State’s home arena in Tallahassee. (AP News)
- TV / Streaming: The game will be televised on ACC Network Extra. It’s also available via streaming through platforms that carry ACC Network Extra (often via the ESPN family of apps/streaming services). (95.3 WDAE)
What to Watch For
With the Seminoles opening their 2025‑26 season at home, this contest presents an opportunity to set the tone early. Meanwhile, for Alcorn State, it’s a chance to challenge a Power Five program and try to make a statement on the road.
Florida State Highlights:
- Entering the game with higher expectations, the Seminoles averaged around 74.5 points per game last season. (95.3 WDAE)
- Defensively, they allowed about 72.5 points per game, indicating there’s room for improvement if they want to be competitive in their conference play. (95.3 WDAE)
- Because this is a home opener, expect the Seminoles to be aggressive early — both to energize the crowd and to build momentum for conference play.
Alcorn State Highlights:
- The Braves struggled somewhat in road games last season, finishing with a 5‑17 away record. (AP News)
- Offensively, they averaged about 65.0 points per game, which lagged behind many Power Five teams. (95.3 WDAE)
- Their field goal percentage was 41.1% last season, one of the lower marks among Division I teams. (95.3 WDAE)
Prediction & Stakes
Given the data and context, Florida State enters as a heavy favorite. Indeed, in previews the spread is quite large. (95.3 WDAE) For Alcorn State, the primary objective will likely be to keep the game competitive, gain confidence, and avoid getting overwhelmed early in the season.
For Florida State, this game is about building consistency and avoiding an upset — season openers can be tricky regardless of matchup.
Why It Matters
While this isn’t a marquee matchup between two evenly matched teams, it is meaningful for both:
- For Florida State: It’s a chance to launch the season at home, energize the fan base, and begin building toward their conference schedule. A strong start matters for momentum.
- For Alcorn State: Road games against higher‑profile programs provide exposure, experience, and a benchmark for where they stand. Even if the odds aren’t in their favour, there’s value in competing and potentially growing from the challenge.
- For fans/viewers: It’s early‑season basketball before conference play kicks in — a chance to gauge newcomers (freshmen, transfers), bench depth, and how each team handles game tempo and pressure.
