FSU Baseball Hosts Florida in Primetime Rivalry Matchup

The Seminoles look to snap a winless streak against the Gators this season in a nationally televised game on ESPN2.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:07am

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A fractured, geometric painting in vibrant colors representing the competitive energy of a college baseball game between Florida State and Florida, with no identifiable players or logos.The intense rivalry between Florida State and Florida baseball teams is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the field.Tallahassee Today

The No. 5 Florida State Seminoles baseball team will host the No. 13 Florida Gators on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. ET in a nationally televised primetime rivalry game at Dick Howser Stadium in Tallahassee. The Seminoles are coming off a series win against Virginia, while the Gators are looking to bounce back from a series loss to Ole Miss.

Why it matters

This game marks the latest chapter in the long-standing rivalry between the two in-state baseball powerhouses. The Gators have won the season series against the Seminoles so far, and FSU will be looking to snap their winless streak against Florida this year.

The details

The expected pitching matchup is FSU left-hander Cooper Whithed (1-1, 3.31 ERA) against Florida right-hander Cooper Walls (3-1, 4.91 ERA). Whithed started the last game between the teams, allowing one run on three hits with four strikeouts. Walls has made six starts and nine total appearances for the Gators this season.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.

The players

Cooper Whithed

Florida State left-handed pitcher with a 1-1 record and 3.31 ERA this season.

Cooper Walls

Florida right-handed pitcher with a 3-1 record and 4.91 ERA in six starts and nine total appearances this season.

Florida State Seminoles

The No. 5 ranked college baseball team, with a 24-7 overall record and 9-3 in ACC play.

Florida Gators

The No. 13 ranked college baseball team, with a 24-9 overall record and 7-5 in SEC play.

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The takeaway

This primetime rivalry matchup between two top-15 college baseball teams will be a must-watch event, as the Seminoles look to avenge their previous losses to the Gators and gain an edge in the long-standing in-state rivalry.