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FSU Softball Sits at No. 9 in RPI, Faces Tough Month Ahead
Seminoles look to lock up a top-8 national seed with key matchups against Stanford, Florida, and Georgia Tech.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:40pm
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The Florida State Seminoles softball team currently sits at 35-4 on the season and 12-0 in ACC play, with the only losses coming against top-10 RPI teams Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas Tech. At No. 9 in the RPI, FSU is in position to host a regional and potentially earn a top-8 national seed, but the next month will be crucial with series against Stanford, Florida, and Georgia Tech - all Quad 1 opponents that could significantly impact their NCAA Tournament seeding.
Why it matters
Florida State's strong start and high RPI ranking have them in contention for a top-8 national seed, which would allow them to host a super regional if they advance that far in the NCAA Tournament. However, their upcoming schedule features several marquee matchups against other top-25 RPI teams that will test the Seminoles and likely determine their final seeding.
The details
The Seminoles are 27-2 at home, 6-0 in true road games, and 2-2 at neutral sites so far this season. Their six Quad 1 wins have come against Alabama (twice), Tennessee, and Texas Tech, while they also have a neutral-site victory over UCLA. Upcoming Quad 1 series include matchups with Stanford, Florida, and Georgia Tech, which will provide opportunities for FSU to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.
- FSU faces Santa Clara (No. 135 RPI) on Wednesday, April 12.
- FSU travels to Stanford (No. 19 RPI) for a weekend series starting April 14.
- FSU hosts North Carolina (No. 41 RPI) the following weekend, April 21-23.
- FSU hosts Florida (No. 4 RPI) in early May, then travels to Gainesville for another series against the Gators.
- FSU wraps up the regular season with a series at Boston College (No. 141 RPI) on May 5-7.
The players
Florida State Seminoles Softball
The Florida State University softball team, currently ranked No. 9 in the RPI with a 35-4 record and 12-0 mark in ACC play.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This stretch of games against top-25 RPI opponents will be crucial for Florida State's chances of earning a top-8 national seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their ability to win these Quad 1 matchups could determine whether they host a super regional or are forced to hit the road for that round.
