Florida State is gearing up for its sixth game of the season, a clash with the Louisville Cardinals, and if you’re a Louisville fan, you might want to look away. Why? Because the Seminoles absolutely own the historical series, clocking in at a ridiculous 18-6 against the Cardinals.
FSU’s 18-6 Record Against Louisville Is Brutal
The last time these two squared off was back in the 2023 ACC Championship, and FSU walked away with a 16-6 victory. Louisville’s Jack Plummer struggled big time in that one, only throwing for 111 yards with zero touchdowns and an interception. For FSU, Brock Glenn stepped in and, even though he only threw for 55 yards and no picks, it was enough to get the job done, especially with Tate Rodemaker and Jordan Travis sidelined. The Seminoles are riding a two-game win streak against Louisville, so they’ve definitely got that momentum.
An ACC Powerhouse Ready to Roll
Let’s not forget some of the wilder moments in this rivalry’s history, either. FSU handed Louisville their largest margin of defeat back in 1953, a 59-0 absolute shellacking. The closest they ever got was FSU barely squeaking by 9-7 in 1970. This isn’t just a Louisville problem, either. Since joining the ACC in 1991, FSU is a dominant 226-87-2 against the conference, averaging 31.7 points per game. Sure, FSU had a bit of a down year in 2025, finishing 5-7 and missing a bowl game, while Louisville actually grabbed a bowl win, beating Toledo 27-22 in the Boca Raton Bowl. But don’t let that fool you. The Seminoles are still a force.
So, what’s next? FSU hits the road for The Derby City on October 9th, looking to finally snag their first road win since 2023. They want to move to 4-2 this season. You can catch the game live at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Will Louisville finally flip the script, or will FSU keep their historic dominance rolling? This one’s gonna be good.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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