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How to Watch LSU at Florida State: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time and Exhibition Preview
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College basketball fans looking for an entertaining Saturday afternoon matchup will have an opportunity to watch LSU visit Florida State in Tallahassee. The Tigers and Seminoles meet in their final exhibition before the 2026-27 regular season, and both programs have already provided reasons for optimism.
Florida State opened its exhibition schedule with an impressive 82-71 victory over Auburn, overcoming a halftime deficit behind a dominant second-half performance. Freshman center Marcis Ponder delivered one of the most eye-catching preseason performances in college basketball, collecting 21 rebounds while adding 13 points and three blocked shots.
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LSU enters with two exhibition victories of its own, defeating McNeese 63-60 and UCF 85-81. The Tigers have relied heavily on a small rotation in those contests, but Saturday could provide an opportunity for additional players to see the floor.
With both programs looking to build momentum before the regular season, Saturday's matchup offers a fascinating look at two teams preparing for demanding conference schedules.
How to Watch LSU Tigers at Florida State Seminoles
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Time:1 p.m. ET
Location:Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee, Florida
TV Channel:No traditional national television broadcast
Live Stream: ACC Network Extra (ACCNX), accessible through eligible ESPN platforms
Radio:Seminole Sports Network
The game will stream on ACC Network Extra, with Sean Salisbury and Jacob Ridenhour providing commentary. Florida State will also offer radio coverage through the Seminole Sports Network.
Florida State Freshman Coming Off Remarkable Performance
Ponder's exhibition debut against Auburn immediately gave Florida State fans something to discuss. The freshman recorded 13 points, 21 rebounds and three blocked shots in just 25 minutes, helping the Seminoles win 82-71.
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Kam Taylor led Florida State with 19 points and four steals, while Shon Abaev added 15 points and eight rebounds. Sebastian Rancik also contributed 14 points.
The Seminoles trailed 37-32 at halftime but outscored Auburn 50-34 in the second half. Florida State also converted 34 of its 40 free-throw attempts, an impressive 85 percent. Another important development involves forward Alex Steen, who has received clearance to compete following a temporary court injunction. His availability gives Florida State another potential contributor.
LSU Has Several Players Worth Watching
LSU enters Saturday with a 2-0 exhibition record under coach Will Wade. Donovan Dent is averaging 16.5 points across the Tigers' two exhibition games, while Abdi Bashir Jr. and Mo Dioubate are averaging 15.5 apiece.
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Dent nearly recorded a triple-double against UCF, finishing with 21 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Bashir scored 26 points in the same contest, making six three-pointers.
Freshman Michael Ruzic has also been impressive, averaging 13 points and 14.5 rebounds while recording double-doubles in both exhibitions. LSU used only seven players against McNeese and six against UCF. With the Tigers' full roster now announced, Saturday could provide opportunities for additional players to contribute.
The matchup should be particularly interesting inside, where Ponder and LSU's productive frontcourt will have an opportunity to test one another. Both teams are preparing for their regular-season openers in early November, making Saturday's exhibition a valuable final evaluation.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Oct 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Basketball section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
