Florida State football lost its 10th consecutive game away from home as NC State beat the Seminoles 21-11 on Friday night.

NC State punter Caden Noonkester took the snap and booted the ball downfield—only for the ball to strike Florida State defensive back K.J. Kirkland in the helmet. The ball hit Kirkland with such force that it rolled back to the original line of scrimmage, where Noonkester fell on it and the Wolfpack retained possession.

Both teams enter with identical 5-5 records as the Seminoles look to build on last week's win while the Wolfpack aim to bounce back from a lopsided loss. Here's how to watch for free.

North Carolina State running back Hollywood Smothers (3) is tripped by Florida State defensive back Shamar Arnoux (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. Credit: AP/David Yeazell

The ACC released its final availability report for the matchup two hours before kickoff, providing final updates from Florida State and North Carolina State. On gameday, the statuses for players on the report are out, game-time decision, or available. The total number of missing players is up to 23, 14 for Virginia Tech and nine for Florida State.

North Carolina State football needs just one more win to become bowl-eligible, and they’ll look to earn it Friday night. The Wolfpack (5-5 overall, 2-4 Atlantic Coast

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The Florida State Seminoles added RB Amari Thomas and SAF Jordan Crutchfield to their 2026 class on Thursday afternoon.