Florida vs Florida State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 13, Friday, November 27, 2026.
The Breakdown
Florida State 64, Florida 63 — a coin flip. Florida's top-heavy roster stacks blue chips at receiver and corner.
When Florida has the ball: A 4★ receiver room — Dallas Wilson, Eric Singleton — attacks Florida State's 3★, 2.8-year secondary.
When Florida State has the ball: Xavier Chaplin's 3.2★ O-line, three years average, meets Florida's 3.5★ D-line — slight defensive edge.
Swing factor: Aaron Philo, 4★ and two years, versus Ashton Daniels, 3★ with four. Talent against experience, both transfers.
X-factor: Season finale on a Friday in Tallahassee, Week 13 — the road team walks into a hostile rivalry crowd.