Top Five most important games on FSU football schedule in 2025

All are important, but this five dictate a ton
Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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No. 5 Florida

I struggled trying to decide who to put here. The NC State and Florida games are on the road to finish the regular season. FSU has struggled mightily to win in Raleigh over the years, and it's a Friday game.

However, Florida is arguably your biggest rival, and winning that game will make fans forget about the NC State game if they lose that one.

If FSU beat NC State and ended the regular season with another loss to Florida? That wouldn't be good energy with the Early Signing Period approaching. It would be another loss to a rival they could hang over Mike Norvell's head in recruiting.

A win against Florida would be massive to end the season. It likely means you went 7-5 at worst but likely won eight or more games. It secures at least one win against your rivals and gives fans something to hang their hat on going into the offseason.