How to watch Florida State vs. No. 8 Houston: TV, live stream info, storylines for Saturday's game

Key Highlights

• Only two players return from last year, so a major reubild looms for Loucks (who helped lead Florida State to four NCAA Tournament appearances and an ACC championship as a player from 2008-12). AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFlorida State has shown devotion to speed (11.4 steals per game ranks fifth nationally) and outside shooting (leading the country with 37.3 3-point attempts per game). The Seminoles set a season low in scoring with a 107-73 loss Tuesday to Georgia.
• Robert McCray V (18 points) and Chauncey Wiggins (15) were the only double-figure scorers for Florida State. No.
• 8 Houston:The Cougars have a pleasant blend of experience and youth as Emanuel Sharp, JoJo Tugler and Milos Uzan return from last year's 2025 NCAA Tournament runner-up.
• French transfer Kalifa Sakho will provide a 6-11 presence inside, and leading scorer Kingston Flemings (15.3 points per game) leads a trio of three highly touted freshmen for coach Kelvin Sampson, who is in his 11th season. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSuffocating defense always is a trademark for Sampson-coached teams, and Houston is allowing 59.1 points per game, ranking fifth best nationally.
• At 33% from 3-point range, the team's outside shooting is a weakness. After losing to Tennessee at the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas for its first loss of the 2025-26 season, Houston rebounded with a 66-56 victory over Notre Dame.