The Florida State Seminoles (3-2) visit the Louisville Cardinals (2-3) on Friday, October 9, 2026 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at LOU -4.5 with a total of 59.5; moneylines are Florida State +185 · Louisville -225. Below is our Florida State vs Louisville preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Florida State vs Louisville Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Florida State at Louisville |
| Records | Florida State 3-2 · Louisville 2-3 |
| Spread | LOU -4.5 |
| Moneyline | Florida State +185 · Louisville -225 |
| Total | 59.5 |
| Venue | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY |
| Date/Time | Friday, October 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Florida State: HC Mike Norvell, OC Tim Harris Jr. · Louisville: HC Jeff Brohm, OC Brian Brohm |
Florida State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Florida State Seminoles are 3-2 overall, 1-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Aug 29 — W 34-17 vs New Mexico State; Sep 7 — L 27-24 vs SMU; Sep 19 — L 50-36 at Alabama; Sep 26 — W 34-7 vs Central Arkansas; Oct 3 — W 38-7 vs Virginia. Most recently, Florida State beat Virginia 38-7 at home. Through 5 games, Florida State is averaging 33.2 points scored and 21.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mike Norvell (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Tim Harris Jr.. Defensive coordinator: Tony White.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Ashton Daniels (QB) — 70/116, 1,111 yards, 6 TD, 6 INT
- Rushing leader: Ousmane Kromah (RB) — 81 carries, 477 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Duce Robinson (WR) — 15 receptions, 280 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Rylan Kennedy (DL) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: CJ Richard Jr. (DB) — 31 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 33.2 points per game; Ousmane Kromah’s production on the ground (477 rushing yards); a pass rush paced by Rylan Kennedy (4 sacks). Questions: Ball security at quarterback (6 interceptions for Ashton Daniels).
Louisville Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Louisville Cardinals are 2-3 overall, 1-2 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 6 — L 41-38 at Ole Miss (neutral site); Sep 11 — W 59-13 vs Villanova; Sep 19 — W 41-31 vs SMU; Sep 26 — L 30-27 vs Wake Forest; Oct 3 — L 31-28 at NC State. Most recently, Louisville lost to NC State 31-28 on the road. Through 5 games, Louisville is averaging 38.6 points scored and 29.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jeff Brohm (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Brian Brohm. Defensive coordinators: Steve Ellis / Mark Ivey.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Lincoln Kienholz (QB) — 96/139, 1,394 yards, 9 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Keyjuan Brown (RB) — 38 carries, 367 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Tre Richardson (WR) — 28 receptions, 445 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Clev Lubin (DL) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: T.J. Capers (LB) — 38 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 38.6 points per game; Lincoln Kienholz’s passing volume (1,394 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 29.2 points per game; the response to a 31-28 loss at NC State.
How to Watch Florida State vs Louisville
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.