Florida State will play its 2016 spring game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, because of renovations to Doak Campbell Stadium. The game will take place April 9 at 5 p.m. "With the renovations to our stadium next spring that have been provided from contributions from our fans and boosters, it gave us a unique opportunity to hold our spring weekend at another venue," coach Jimbo Fisher said in a statement. "The Orlando area is a tremendous part of our Seminole fan base, and it will be a great opportunity for the greatest fans in college football from across the state to see our team." Just a few months after its spring game, Florida State will be back in Orlando to play Ole Miss to kick off the 2016 season. "The short-term construction challenges of building the Champions Club in Doak Campbell Stadium have provided a unique opportunity for our 2016 spring football game," athletic director Stan Wilcox said in a statement. "We are pleased to offer our fans greater access to Florida State football at an exciting and refurbished venue in one of the best destination cities in the world."
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