FSU Seminoles Game Moved From Jacksonville To Tallahassee

MIAMI, FL — With hurricane preparations underway across the Sunshine State, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday's Florida State University football game will be moved from Jacksonville to Tallahassee. Hurricane Dorian is expected to become a Category 3 with winds from 111 to 129 mph, before hitting it comes ashore, possibly south of Jacksonville on a path toward Orlando.

The governor told reporters that he spoke with FSU President John E. Thrasher before visiting the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

"Given Jacksonville's location, given the uncertainty of this storm, they've looked for ways to figure out how they can accommodate that," DeSantis said. "I think they are going to go forward with the game, but they are not going to do it in Jacksonville. They are going to do it in Tallahassee."

The university confirmed that Saturday's game against Boise State, which was originally scheduled for the TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, will now be played at noon on the Seminoles’ home field at Doak Campbell Stadium.

“After consulting with emergency responders, law enforcement and hurricane preparedness teams at the state and local level, moving the game is the best option given the information we have at this time,” said FSU Director of Athletics David Coburn.

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“We regret having to move the venue in particular because of the tremendous work that the City of Jacksonville has invested in this event," said Coburn. "They have been great partners, and we are disappointed that the game had to be moved. Our fans were very much looking forward to the experience.”

All tickets previously purchased for the game in Jacksonville will be refunded. Florida State will sell $10 general admission tickets online. Fans should purchase tickets online at www.noles.co/GA.

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There will be no reserved seating in the stadium. FSU and Boise State students with valid IDs will be admitted without charge.

“I want to thank the city of Jacksonville and Mayor Lenny Curry for their exceptional work in putting together what was going to be an outstanding event,” Thrasher said in a statement. “I also want to thank Gov. Ron DeSantis and our city and county officials for their cooperation in staging a game on such short notice, particularly our local law enforcement agencies.”

Tickets are available at the Dick Howser Stadium box office at Doak Campbell on game day for $15. Tickets ordered online on game day will be $10.

With the exception of parking lots 1-6, which are reserved for game staffing and Golden Chief Boosters, the parking lots that service Doak Campbell Stadium will be free to the general public. They will open at 7 a.m. A map showing available parking will be posted on Seminoles.com Friday morning.

The Spirit Express bus service from the Tucker Civic Center not be available for the game.

ESPNews is set to broadcast the event live to a national audience.