Florida State might have an answer. We used to be a proper society. The spring game was worthy of calendar marking and anticipation with bated breath. It was a glimpse into the future, giving fans an idea of what was to come in the fall.
Last season, many big-time programs, including USC, Nebraska, and Texas, among others, did not hold a spring game. Florida State also did not participate in the festivities as Doak Campbell Stadium was under renovation, and there will be no spring game in 2026 as well, per the head coach Mike Norvell.