Florida State is on a roll that no team in Division I softball can currently match. The Seminoles beat Santa Clara on Wednesday night to extend their winning streak to 25 consecutive games — the longest active streak in college softball — and they did it traveling west, away from the comfort of Tallahassee. Now they head deeper into the West Coast for the biggest test yet: a three-game series at No. 24 Stanford.
The NFCA Week 9 poll recognized the streak by moving FSU all the way to No. 5 in the country, a significant jump from their No. 10 ranking just a week ago. The numbers behind the run tell the story: over the course of 25 wins, Florida State is batting .396 as a team, averaging more than nine runs per game, and has walked 116 batters against just 44 strikeouts. That offensive dominance is almost impossible to sustain — and yet here the Seminoles are.
The Torres Effect
No player has been more central to FSU’s run than Isa Torres. The junior is batting .610, which leads all of Division I softball. In a sport where a .400 average is considered elite, Torres has been operating at a completely different level throughout the streak. Her ability to get on base consistently — and her production in run-scoring situations — has been the engine of Florida State’s offense during this remarkable run.
For the Seminoles to keep winning, Torres will need to continue performing at this level against Stanford’s pitching staff this weekend. If she does, the Seminoles are legitimate national title contenders.
Stanford Stands in the Way
No. 24 Stanford is a quality opponent, particularly at home. The Cardinal have a balanced roster and their home crowd at Sunken Diamond provides real energy. For a Florida State team traveling cross-country, the logistics alone present a challenge.
But the Seminoles have been answering every challenge thrown at them. The Santa Clara win on Wednesday, while perhaps expected on paper, required FSU to maintain focus after a long travel week. They did. The pattern throughout the streak is a team that does not give away games — regardless of opponent, location, or circumstance.
Where This Streak Ranks
With 25 consecutive wins, Florida State now has the sixth-longest winning streak in program history. The school’s all-time record for consecutive wins is notably higher, meaning there is still runway for this streak to grow in the historical rankings. Each additional win brings FSU closer to legendary company within their own program archives.
Nationally, no other active streak comes close to 25 right now. The Seminoles own this particular piece of the 2026 season, and the softball world is paying attention.
What’s Next
Florida State opens the series at Stanford on Friday. If the Seminoles win the series, expect a significant jump in the national rankings and a louder conversation about whether FSU is a legitimate Women’s College World Series contender. The Seminoles are not in the SEC or Big 12, which makes the path through the ACC different — but talent is talent, and a team hitting .396 and batting .610 at the top of the order does not have soft spots. Watch for Torres in every at-bat and for FSU’s pitching staff to extend the streak into double digits beyond 25.
