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Florida State’s quest to make its first College Football Playoff since 2014 came to a heartbreaking end on Sunday when the CFP Selection Committee left them out of the four-team field despite a 13-0 record and a win over Louisville in the ACC Championship Game. The snub marks the first time in the 10-year history of the College Football Playoff that an undefeated Power Five conference champion has been left out of the field. Florida State finished at No. 5 in the final CFP Rankings, one spot behind No. 4 Alabama.
Immediately following the reveal, Florida State athletic director Michael Alford released a scathing statement in which he took the selection committee to task over the decision.
“The consequences of giving in to a narrative of the moment are destructive, far reaching, and permanent. Not just for Florida State, but college football as a whole. The argument of whether a team is the ‘most deserving OR best’ is a false equivalence. It renders the season up to yesterday irrelevant and significantly damages the legitimacy of the College Football Playoff. The 2023 Florida State Seminoles are the epitome of a total TEAM. To eliminate them from a chance to compete for a national championship is an unwarranted injustice that shows complete disregard and disrespect for their performance and accomplishments. It is unforgivable.
A primary reason Florida State was left out was the absence of star quarterback and Heisman Trophy contender Jordan Travis, who suffered a devastating leg injury in Week 11 against North Alabama. Backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker came in to lead the ‘Noles to a Week 12 win over rival Florida but suffered a head injury in the second half. That left third-string quarterback Brock Glenn in command for the ACC Championship…
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Author : Barrett Sallee
Publish date : 2023-12-03 18:13:21
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