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. 3 Miami

I put the Miami game third because it's the first rivalry game, and it comes the week after a must-win game against Virginia.

IF FSU enters the Miami game with a 3-1 record and beats the Miami Hurricanes, it will continue to change the narrative about this program.

It also means FSU will probably win at least eight games unless they suffer some catastrophic injuries at key positions.

It'll be a home game for the Noles and it should be a packed stadium with the Noles looking for revenge after last year's loss.

If FSU loses to Virginia and beats Miami, it helps right the ship enough to call the dogs off Mike Norvell for the time being.

If they beat Virginia and lost to Miami, it probably depends on how they lost, but that's not a good look for Mike Norvell.

Rivalry games are always important, but this one so early in a pivotal season could be a game-changer if they won it and got to 4-1. Miami has a LOT of new players and some queston marks of their own, plus they could enter that game with two losses already.