Central Arkansas vs Florida State matchup
The gist
Florida State (1-2) hosts Central Arkansas (2-2) Saturday, favored by 44.5 points.
The game is FSU's chance to steady itself before ACC play resumes.
How it unfolded
- Sep 19, 2026Florida State blew a 15-point first-half lead in a 50-36 loss at then-No. 10 Alabama; FSU's defense allowed points on nine straight drives. FSU's 36 points were the most Alabama has allowed in a nonconference home game since 2000.
- Sep 21, 2026SI published Florida State Football's 13 'Notes To Know' for the Central Arkansas matchup.
- Sep 23, 2026FSU opened as a -44.5-point favorite over Central Arkansas with an Over/Under of 60.5 points; Central Arkansas was +8000 on the moneyline. Central Arkansas was coming off a 27-9 road loss to Southeast Missouri State, outscored 17-3 in the fourth quarter and limited to 266 yards and 12/27 passing for 98 yards with 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions.