The 2005 Florida State Seminoles football team represented Florida State University during the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season.

The team was coached by Bobby Bowden and played their home games at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.

On a reevaluation in 2012, Rivals.com listed it among the most disappointing recruiting classes of the decade.

[2] Sources: Florida State finished the season ranked number 23 in both the final AP and Coaches college football polls.

Florida State's trip to the Orange Bowl marked the 24th consecutive post season bowl game under Bobby Bowden.