FSU, as always, will play both Miami and Florida this season, but this is the first time since 2019 that all three schools will square off against each other in the same year. 

UF and UM played each other continuously from 1938 to 1987. 

From that point on (despite a few years when UF and UM scheduled each other for a home and home), the state championship was quasi-decided by the transitive property if possible.

For instance, if FSU beat both UF and UM, they had the bragging rights for the state.

But if FSU beat UF but didn’t beat Miami (or vice versa), then the Hurricanes/Gators could claim supremacy.

If the ’Noles failed to beat either team, then no one really knew for sure.

However, even with all three teams squaring off, they could all go 1-1 against each other.

Additionally, with UCF going on the road to Gainesville early in the season, they could throw their hat in the ring, too.

Florida State will start their season off with a trip to Dublin, Ireland as they face off against Georgia Tech on Aug. 24.

The Seminoles will be replacing a ton of pivotal pieces in the 2023 season such as quarterback Jordan Travis, running back Trey Benson, wide receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson, tight end Jaheim Bell, and offensive linemen D’Mitri Emmanuel and Casey Roddick.