The ACC has announced Miami as Florida State's permanent rival and SMU as the "variable partner," so those are the two teams that FSU will play both at home and on the road. Last season, FSU's permanent rivals were Miami, Clemson, and the variable Louisville (would've switched this year had they stayed at 20 games).

Now, with the ACC unveiling the 2025–26 conference matchups, Clemson is turning the page and setting its sights on what’s next. The ACC’s newly adjusted 18-game league schedule goes into effect this season,