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The Orange Bowl used to be a coveted college football bowl game. Dating back to 1935, the first of the annual game, it, along with the Rose, Cotton, and Sugar Bowls, has been a staple where competitive college football excellence has been displayed. But the 2023 season’s Orange Bowl between Georgia and Florida State football […]

The Florida State football team became the post child for perceived injustices in college football after an undefeated regular season that left them on the outside looking in of the 2024 College Football Playoff. Now, the Seminoles are reeling after a 63-3 loss at the hands of the defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs. Prior to […]

It was not at all a good night for the Florida State football squad and Mike Norvell. They had to face a tough Georgia team that had great recruits in all parts of the gridiron. Kirby Smart looked to dominate one of the best teams in all of college football during the Orange Bowl. They […]

Seeing an untarnished record after 13 wins not reach the College Football Playoff is a rarity. This is why a lot of members of the sports world came together. They blasted the selection committee after it was announced that Mike Norvell’s Florida State football squad did not get a shot. The squad went through a […]

An untarnished 13-win record will often make a team climb atop the College Football Playoff standings. Unfortunately, this was not the case for Mike Norvell and the Florida State football squad. The Seminoles came off huge wins against teams but just could not make the cut alongside programs like Alabama, Washington, Michigan, and Texas. Although, […]

On Sunday, Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart and his Bulldogs saw their chances of a historic three-point come to an end when it was announced that they will not be competing in the College Football Playoff next month. Georgia went undefeated this regular season; however, Smart’s former mentor, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, […]

Chances are that if you’re a Florida State football fan today, your Sunday hasn’t been all that great. The Seminoles were left out of the top-4 in Sunday’s College Football Playoff final selections, falling to No. 5, with Alabama taking their place as the No. 4 team in the country. Florida State has been a […]

Florida lawmakers aren’t taking Florida State football’s CFP snub lightly. They are mulling over state legislation to challenge the decision, per Front Office Sports‘ Amanda Christovich. “Florida lawmakers already have an appetite to propose state legislation to protest Florida State not making the College Football Playoff, a source close to lawmakers told Front Office Sports,” […]

The Florida State football program is steaming made right now after the CFP committee snubbed them from the postseason. After going undefeated and winning the ACC Championship, the Seminoles have a real reason to be upset. Now, head coach Mike Norvell chimes in and sends a message to the NCAA. Norvell didn’t hold back whatsoever. […]

Florida State football is set to face the Louisville Cardinals in the ACC Championship on Saturday. The Seminoles are without starting quarterback Jordan Travis, which originally left them with backup Tate Rodemaker in their final regular-season game, but an injury may change the scene again. His father, Alan Rodemaker, spoke with Mad Dog Radio on […]

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell and his Seminoles are currently looking to punch their ticket into the College Football Playoff when the final rankings are announced this weekend. Florida State must first get through the ACC Championship game against Louisville football on Saturday, and Norvell is making sure that his team keeps its […]

Florida State football is looking to capture their first conference title since 2014 when they face Louisville in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday. That was also the last year they made their one and only playoff appearance, where they lost to Oregon, 59-20, in the Rose Bowl semifinal game. Even currently at 12-0 and […]

The now No. 5 Florida State football team will be playing Florida this weekend in the annual rivalry game. But a game that probably most didn’t think much of a week ago has changed due to some overwhelming circumstances that both teams now face in the last game of the regular season. Both the Seminoles […]

Given the imperfect structure for determining the best teams in college football, it’s often questioned by fans and pundits throughout the season as to who the best teams in the country are. Now, with four teams (at least for this year until it moves to the 12-team format next season), it’s a little less questioned, […]

The tables have turned for the Florida State football program. Heisman candidate Jordan Travis is now out for the season, due to a leg injury, and backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker is the Seminoles’ new starter. Head coach Mike Norvell spoke on Rodemaker’s ability to lead the ‘Noles, following the win against North Alabama. “He’s been […]

Florida State football’s Jordan Travis has been sidelined for the rest of the season, due to a leg injury he suffered against North Alabama. Head coach Mike Norvell spoke on the absence of Travis and the meaning that the Heisman candidate had with the team. Norvell seemed to be devasted with the loss, knowing this […]

One of the biggest games of the season for the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles kicks off against the Miami Hurricanes. Florida State football is currently 9-0 on the season, welcoming a disgruntled Hurricanes team to Tallahassee, Florida. FSU is fresh off a win against the Pittsburgh Panthers, a game in which they struggled to […]

Florida State football’s Week 11 has them facing their long-time rival, the Miami Hurricanes. At one time, this historic game held massive national championship implications. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case in some time, as both teams have had their down years. However, this hasn’t been a down year for the Seminoles football team. Florida […]

No. 4 Florida State football’s Week 8 has them playing host to the No. 16 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night in a top-25 matchup. Probably not many had this one circled on their calendars as a game that had major ACC title implications, but here we are. The Seminoles football team is having a […]

The Florida State football team is right in the middle of College Football Playoff discussions. The Seminoles walked all over Syracuse in Week 7, 41-3, despite not having star wide receiver Johnny Wilson on the field as he dealt with a lower body injury. However, on Monday, head coach Mike Norvell eased Florida State football […]

The Florida State Seminoles’ Week 4 matchup against the Clemson Tigers was once thought to be the game that could determine the ACC Champion. But now, the game has lost a little bit of its luster. While the Seminoles have done their part and stayed perfect, going 3-0, the Tigers have not held up their […]

The Florida State football season started with a rousing 45-24 victory over SEC powerhouse LSU. Behind three touchdowns from wide receiver Keon Coleman, the No. 8 Seminoles trounced the No. 5 Tigers and announced their entry into the playoff picture. However, head coach Mike Norvell warns his team there is still a lot of work […]

The No. 8 Florida State Seminoles take on the No. 5 LSU Tigers in a highly-anticipated rematch from a year ago, with the second showing finding the squads in the top-10 this time around. Both teams are coming off 10-win seasons and getting comfortable with their newer coaching staffs, leading Brian Kelly and Mike Norvell […]

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell said that the NCAA has denied a hardship waiver request for defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. that would have allowed him to play in the 2023 season, according to Andrea Adelson of ESPN. Darrell Jackson Jr. started his career with the Maryland football program in 2021, and used his […]

The Florida State Seminoles football team is poised to make a strong run for the College Football Playoff in 2023 after their first 10-win season since 2016 last year. With a talented roster, experienced coaching staff led by Mike Norvell, and a somewhat favorable schedule, this Florida State football team has the opportunity to reclaim […]

Florida State football successfully landed 4-star offensive lineman and former Auburn Tigers top recruit Keiondre Jones through the transfer portal, though head coach Mike Norvell nearly came on too strong during Jones’ visit to campus. The ex-Auburn football lineman revealed that the Florida State football ‘scared’ him when he first met him, according to Ehsan […]

For the first time since 1961, the Florida State Seminoles lost to a non-major opponent, falling to Jacksonville State. In a stunning miracle play, Jacksonville State tried a desperation play, with quarterback Zerrick Cooper throwing a pass to Damond Philjaw-Johnson, who walked into the end zone for the touchdown, taking the score to the final […]

The Florida State Seminoles came close to upsetting the ninth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday night, only to lose 41-38 in overtime. In the process, the Seminoles may have just found themselves with a bit of a quarterback quandary. Jordan Travis got the start at quarterback for Florida State, but he was replaced by […]

There was a slew of college football games canceled or postponed this week due to concerns of COVID-19. While Florida State had a bye week this week, head coach Mike Norvell has tested positive for COVID-19, per ESPN’s Andrea Adelson. FSU coach Mike Norvell is positive for coronavirus, won't coach next week vs. Miami. — […]