No. 9 Seminoles Notch First Road Win - Florida State University
TAMPA, Fla. – The No. 9 Florida State baseball team remained unbeaten on the young season with a 6-2 victory at USF on Tuesday night in Tampa, Florida.
seminoles.comHere’s the latest on Florida State University baseball as of now.
Key highlights
- Florida State Baseball in 2026 had several notable in-state showdowns with rivals like Florida (UF). For example, a March 2026 game in Gainesville resulted in a 6-3 Florida win for UF over FSU, with Cal Fisher and Hunter Carns contributing offensively for FSU in that contest. This indicates the rivalry remained competitive mid-season.[1]
- In a neutral-site midweek matchup in Jacksonville, FSU was shut out by Florida 5-0, marking their first shutout of the season and continuing a trend of tight, pitching-focused in-state clashes in 2026.[2]
- Earlier, the program had performed well with a top-10/No. 9 national ranking at various points in 2025, including a No. 9 national ranking and series sweeps, suggesting strong program depth and competitive ACC play in recent seasons; this provides context for expectations heading into 2026.[7]
- USF and US-state opponents encountered in late 2025/2026 show FSU’s continued strength, as evidenced by Florida State’s 9-1 win over South Florida in 2026, illustrating the program’s ongoing competitiveness within state competition.[8]
What this means
- The Seminoles remained a nationally ranked program in 2026, with competitive results against in-state rivals UF and other regional teams, which is consistent with their recent history of strong ACC play and postseason potential.[1][2][8]
- The Florida–FSU series continued to be a tough test for FSU, with both teams trading competitive games, including a UF win in March and a shutout loss in Jacksonville later in the season, implying depth and pitching depth were central themes through these matchups.[2][1]
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