Florida-Florida State football will be played day after Thanksgiving

TL;DR

The Florida-Florida State football game will take place on the Friday after Thanksgiving at 3:30 p.m. in Tallahassee, broadcasted by ABC. This marks the Gators' first regular-season Friday game since 2022.

Key points

Florida-Florida State football game on the Friday after Thanksgiving
Kickoff at 3:30 p.m. in Tallahassee
Game will be televised by ABC
First regular-season Friday game for Gators since 2022
Both teams coming off disappointing 2025 seasons

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The annual Florida-Florida State football game will be played on the Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving this year.

Kickoff will be 3:30 p.m. in Tallahassee. The game will be televised by ABC.

The game will mark the first regular-season, Friday contest for the Gators since they played the Seminoles on the day after Thanksgiving in 2022.

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Both schools are coming off disappointing 2025 seasons. Florida has a new coach - former Tulane coach Jon Sumrall - and FSU's Mike Norvell enters the 2026 season clearly on the coaching hot seat.

Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Florida-Florida State football kickoff is 3:30 on Black Friday

Q&A

What time is the Florida-Florida State football game in 2026?

The game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Where will the Florida-Florida State football game be held?

The game will be played in Tallahassee, Florida.

Who are the head coaches for Florida and Florida State in 2026?

Florida is coached by Jon Sumrall, while Mike Norvell is the head coach for Florida State.