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Dec. 24—Since 2013, Florida State fans have never ridden so high as they did this season. Now, after a historic decision by the CFP committee, the Noles have never felt so low.
It was a tremendous season for the Seminoles. Quarterback Jordan Travis was playing at a Heisman level and it felt like they had a spot in the playoffs locked down. Then disaster struck.
In a fairly meaningless game against North Alabama, Travis sustained a season- ending leg injury. Backup QB Tate Rodemaker and the Noles defense, which some have called the best in the country, stepped up and beat rival Florida in the swamp and took down number 14 Louisville to win the ACC Championship.
However, this was not enough for the CFP committee as they moved undefeated ACC champion Florida State out of the playoffs in favor of one loss Alabama and Texas. This marked a historic decision by the committee as it was the first time in a decade that the CFP committee has left out an undefeated conference champion.
The Noles still have something to play for, however, as they’ve been matched up with Georgia in Orange Bowl on December 30. But, the devastation continues as a bevy of top players for the Noles are opting out of the bowl game. This includes three of the Noles top offensive threats in Jaheim Bell, Johnny Wilson and Trey Benson, who are all declaring for the NFL draft. Florida State sack leader Jared Verse is also opting out and declaring for the NFL draft. Keon Coleman is the most recent Seminole to add himself to the list of opt outs declaring for the draft. This means that the Noles will compete against Georgia in the Orange Bowl without their star QB, their number one and number two receivers, their top tight end, their top rusher and their best defensive player.
Also opting out is DJ Lundy, Malcolm Ray, Markeston Douglas, AJ Duffy, Bless Harris…
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Author : Thomasville Times-Enterprise, Ga.
Publish date : 2023-12-25 01:16:00
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