Doak Campbell Stadium is looking nice for the Alabama season opener

Fans should be excited for the Florida State football season opener.
Mesh seating added to multiple sections as part of renovations being done to Doak Campbell Stadium as seen on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Mesh seating added to multiple sections as part of renovations being done to Doak Campbell Stadium as seen on Friday, July 18, 2025. | Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

FSU FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER

Florida State football opens with the Alabama Crimson Tide one week from now. The fan base is ready for a new opportunity after the Seminoles finished 2024 with a 2-10 record.

Head football coach Mike Norvell made a ton of changes, which included forty-four transfers and recruits to the roster, plus six new coaches to the staff. This isn't the only adjustment that the Seminoles made this offseason, as Doak Campbell Stadium is preparing for new renovations.

Fans are disappointed because some of the season ticket holders might be losing their seats due to the west side renovations. This became an issue because some people thought that it could turn into the Champions Club, where fans focus on staying in the air-conditioned portion of the lounge.

The Seminole Boosters social media account highlights a sneak peek of Doak Campbell Stadium with one week away from the season opener.

I am not suggesting that Florida State football will blow Alabama out, but make comments like quarterback Thomas Castellanos did about "Nick Saban cannot save them". However, I do believe that the Seminoles will be a much-improved product in 2025.

I will admit that I was hesitant about the renovation of Doak Campbell Stadium because it would involve removing seats in the stadium. However, after further review, I don't believe that removing 10,000 seats would play a huge role in the overall environment.

The spear is located on the west side, is a nice touch to Doak Campbell Stadium. Even though I was not in favor of paying an arm and a leg for the west side chair backs. I am in favor of the renovations.

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