Nov 15, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

As the push for a spot in the College Football Playoff continues for select handfuls of teams across the country, many others are vying for goals as simple as bowl eligibility.

On Friday, two such programs will square off.

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Florida State will look to get its once-promising season back on track when it hits the road to take on NC State on Friday, Nov. 21 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina in a matchup of ACC teams with identical 5-5 overall records.

Since a 3-0 start highlighted by a season-opening win against Alabama, the Seminoles have been reeling, losing five of their past seven games. They've played slightly better of late, though, winning two of their past three. They'll need to win against either NC State or Florida to avoid missing a bowl game for the fourth time in the past six seasons.

As they try to get there, they'll take on an NC State team that has had a nearly identical drop-off. After a 3-0 start, the Wolfpack have lost five of their past seven, including a 41-7 thumping at No. 15 Miami last Saturday. NC State still has offensive potential, though, averaging close to 30 points per game behind the arm and legs of quarterback CJ Bailey.

Here's how to watch Florida State's game against NC State, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds:

What TV channel is Florida State vs NC State on today?

  • TV: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN App | Fubo (free trial)

Florida State vs. NC State will air nationally on ESPN in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season from Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina. Anish Shroff (play-by-play) and Andre Ware (analyst) will call the game, while Paul Carcaterra will report from the sideline.

Streaming options include the ESPN App, which requires a valid cable login to access, and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Florida State vs NC State time today

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 21
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

The Week 13 matchup between the Seminoles and Wolfpack is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 21.

Florida State vs NC State predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Nov. 18:

  • Spread: Florida State (-4.5)
  • Over/under: 61.5
  • Moneyline: Florida State -220 ∣ NC State +180

Prediction: NC State 37, Florida State 33

Despite some of their struggles this season, the Wolfpack have been quite good at home, with a 4-1 record that has included wins against Virginia, East Carolina and, most recently, then-No. 7 Georgia Tech. With Bailey leading the way, NC State has more than enough offensive firepower and night games in Raleigh usually make for a heck of a home environment.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where to watch Florida State vs NC State today: Time, TV channel for Week 13 game

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