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Florida State vs Penn State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Florida State Seminoles | 1 | Series level |
 Penn State Nittany Lions | 1 |
Meetings since 1967: 3, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
0-0 Regular season
1-1-1 Postseason
1-1-1 Last 3
21-20 Avg score
1 Longest Florida State win run
Biggest Florida State win 24-17 in 1990 (postseason), a 7-point margin.
Biggest Florida State loss 23-26 in 2005 (postseason), a 3-point margin.
Every Florida State vs Penn State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 * | Penn State win | Neutral | 23-26 |
| 1990 * | Florida State win | Neutral | 24-17 |
| 1967 * | Tie | Neutral | 17-17 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Florida State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1967.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1967 is level at 1-1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Florida State and Penn State meet.
How to watch Florida State vs Penn State
When Florida State and Penn State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Florida State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Florida State vs Penn State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Florida State this season
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Florida State vs Penn State: the essentials
Florida State Seminoles vs Penn State Nittany Lions is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Big Ten (Power 4). The series since 1967 is level at 1-1-1. Across 3 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Florida State vs Penn State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Florida State Seminoles team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Penn State against the whole conference, see Penn State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Florida State and Penn State?
The series since 1967 is level at 1-1-1. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Florida State vs Penn State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Florida State and Penn State in the same conference?
No. Florida State plays in the ACC. Penn State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.