AP Top 25 Poll

#6 Florida State Seminoles

2024

Overall Record

13-1

Last Game

vs Georgia L 3-63

Conference Record

9-0

Next Game

@Georgia 12/30/2023

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell claps as his players warm up for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Florida State, coach Mike Norvell agree to 8-year deal at more than $10M per year, AP source says

Florida State and coach Mike Norvell have agreed to a new eight-year deal that will pay him more than $10 million per year, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell, center, talks with players on the field during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

NCAA suspends Florida State assistant coach for 3 games for NIL-related recruiting violation

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after their win against Washington in the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)

Michigan is a unanimous No. 1 in final AP Top 25 football poll. Florida State finishes tied for 6th

FILE - Former Marshall football player Randy Moss of the Oakland Raiders waves to fans prior to serving as an honorary coach during Marshall's annual Green-White game Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Huntington, W.Va. Moss and Larry Fitzgerald were among 19 players and three coaches in the latest College Football Hall of Fame class announced Monday. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)

Randy Moss, Larry Fitzgerald are among 19 players and 3 coaches voted into College Football HOF

Florida State quarterback Brock Glenn (11) is pressured by Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris (15) and linebacker Jalon Walker (11) during the first half of Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Fourth-ranked Florida State will focus on this season’s accomplishments, not Orange Bowl loss

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ACC schedule has Stanford facing Syracuse, Cal and SMU facing Florida State for league debuts

Stanford will be the first of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s incoming three schools to play a league football game by visiting Syracuse on Sept. 20.

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Florida State lands ex-Clemson, Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei

Former Clemson and Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has announced his transfer to Florida State.

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) sprints past Florida State defense to run for a touchdown in the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

No. 6 Georgia routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl matchup of teams missing out on CFP

Carson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores and No. 6 Georgia routed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl in a matchup of teams missing out on the College Football Playoff.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, center, and Orange Bowl MVP Georgia running back Kendall Milton, left, celebrate after defeating Florida State in the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

No. 6 Georgia wins matchup of teams missing CFP, routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores and No. 6 Georgia routed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl on Saturday night in a matchup of teams missing out on the Colle

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell answers questions during a press conference one day ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, in Dania Beach, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Georgia and Florida State will play in the Orange Bowl Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Florida State’s Mike Norvell wins Dodd Trophy as coach of the year following 13-win season

Florida State’s Mike Norvell has won the Dodd Trophy as national coach of the year after leading the Seminoles to a 13-0 record.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and Florida State head coach Mike Norvell answer questions during a press conference one day ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, in Dania Beach, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Georgia and Florida State will play in the Orange Bowl Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Georgia and Florida State to face off for the first time in nearly 21 years at Orange Bowl

It’s Georgia against shorthanded Florida State in the Orange Bowl on Saturday afternoon. The game is played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, left, and Florida State head coach Mike Norvell pose for photographers during a press conference a day ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, in Dania Beach, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Georgia and Florida State will play in the Orange Bowl Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

After missing CFP, Georgia and Florida State reset for a trip to the Orange Bowl

Florida State and Georgia players have said all the right things this week. They’re happy to be in South Florida. They’re aware of the Orange Bowl’s history.

FILE - Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker warms up for the team' Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Could the fourth-ranked Seminoles, with a victory against defending national champion and No. 6 Georgia in the Orange Bowl be voted No. 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll? While voters say they would be open-minded to it, the current state of college football’s postseason all but renders the conversation moot. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco, File)

College football postseason changes have all but ended the chances of a split national championship

If unbeaten ACC champion Florida State beats Georgia in the Orange Bowl, is there a chance the Seminoles could be voted No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the season?

Florida State quarterback Brock Glenn (11) runs drills in preparation for the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Davie, Fla. Florida State is scheduled to play Georgia in the Orange Bowl Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Brock Glenn’s path to starting for FSU in the Orange Bowl is most unconventional

The scenario is too far-fetched for even Brock Glenn to have thought about: A third-string, true freshman quarterback gets to take the field to lead Florida State into an Orange Bowl with a shot at an undefeated season.

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker runs to the field before the team's Atlantic Coast Conference Championship NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Florida State will turn to No. 3 quarterback as Tate Rodemaker opts out for Orange Bowl vs. Georgia

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not play in the Orange Bowl, a school spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

FILE - Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the ACC media days in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Over a span of six weeks this past summer, the Pac-12 was ripped apart and redistributed by its competitors. Oregon and Washington are going to the Big Ten along with Southern California and UCLA. Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah are going to the Big 12. Stanford and California will join the Atlantic Coast Conference. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Column: Florida State always seemed out of place in the ACC. Now the Seminoles want out

Florida State always seemed out of place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. A football school in a league long renowned for its basketball prowess.

FILE - Florida State players pose after defeating Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Florida State announced it will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Dec. 22, and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed.(AP Photo/Erik Verduzco, File)

Florida State has sued the ACC, setting the stage for a fight to leave over revenue concerns

Florida State has sued the Atlantic Coast Conference, challenging a contract that binds the school to the league for the next 12 years.

FILE - Florida State players pose after defeating Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. Florida State announced it will hold a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Dec. 22, and a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed.(AP Photo/Erik Verduzco, File)

Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source says

Florida State will hold a board of trustees meeting Friday and The Associated Press has confirmed that the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed.

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida State players and coaches are still hurting as they refocus on trying to stay unbeaten

The heartache won’t go away for Florida State. The Seminoles returned to practice this week still reeling from the selection committee’s decision to leave the undefeated Atlantic Coast Conference champions out of the College Football Playoff.

Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse reacts after a play during the second half of the team's Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Florida State star defensive end Jared Verse opts out of Orange Bowl, enters NFL Draft

Defensive end Jared Verse has opted out of Florida State’s bowl game and will enter the NFL Draft following back-to-back nine-sack seasons.

Florida State quarterback Brock Glenn (11) hands off the ball to running back Trey Benson (3) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Florida State’s Trey Benson, Fabien Lovett entering NFL Draft

Florida State’s leading rusher, Trey Benson, will enter the NFL Draft and is opting out of the Orange Bowl game. Benson made the announcement on Sunday on his Instagram.

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis runs as North Alabama's Demarcus Lacey Schultz (1) and Kam'ron Green (0) pursue during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Travis was injured later on the play. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

CFP’s Hancock responds to Florida lawmakers and cites Travis’ injury as reason for FSU’s snub

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock responded to Florida lawmakers seeking “full transparency” as to why Florida State was left out of the playoff by saying committee members “are confident they made the right decisions in ranking the best four teams in the country based on the

FILE - Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) looks for a receiver as Miami linebacker K.J. Cloyd (23) closes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 11, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Travis has been selected by The Associated Press as the offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley, File)

Travis, Norvell and Coleman headline No. 4 FSU’s haul of AP All-ACC football honors

Quarterback Jordan Travis headlined No. 4 Florida State’s haul of All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors from The Associated Press.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell throws an autographed football to fans in the stands after the team's NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

Analysis: With expansion coming, good riddance to the 4-team playoff after unprecedented snub of FSU

A College Football Playoff with not enough spots to accommodate deserving teams? Good riddance.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell lifts the trophy after the team's win over Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Column: College football delivers the perfect fiasco to cap the four-team playoff era

The commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference got it all wrong when he sent out a defiant statement claiming “college football deserved better.”

Florida State celebrates after defeating Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

The Orange Bowl is for the snubbed. Florida State and Georgia will square off Dec. 30 ahead of CFP

Florida State won every game this season. Georgia won 29 in a row including back-to-back national championships, then lost by a field goal.

Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse reacts after a play during the second half of the team's Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Unbeaten ACC champion Florida State to face SEC’s Georgia in Orange Bowl

No. 4 Florida State will face No. 6 Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 30. The Seminoles had to settle for this after missing a trip to the College Football Playoff following an unbeaten season and Atlantic Coast Conference title.

Texas Longhorns defensive lineman T'Vondre Sweat (93) strikes a pose in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Quinn Ewers during the first quarter of the Big 12 Championship NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Michigan vs. Alabama, Washington vs. Texas in College Football Playoff; unbeaten Florida St left out

Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama are in the College Football Playoff. Florida State is not and is the first unbeaten Power Five conference champion to be excluded from the four-team field in its 10-year history.

Florida State coach Mike Norvell lifts the trophy after the team's win over Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

No. 4 Florida State beats No. 15 Louisville 16-6 for ACC title, but could miss playoff at 13-0

Florida State made things as difficult as possible on the College Football Playoff selection committee, using a dominant defensive performance to beat No. 15 Louisville 16-6 on Saturday night for the fourth-ranked Seminoles’ first Atlantic Coast Conference championship since 2014.

Alabama celebrates after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Georgia in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

No. 8 Alabama ends 29-game win streak for No. 1 Georgia, winning SEC title game 27-24

ATLANTA (AP) — Alabama is again the top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff — after ending Georgia’s 29-game winning streak with a 27-24 victory over the No. 1 Bulldogs in the SEC championship game Saturday.

Tate Rodemaker throws warmup passes for Florida State ahead of ACC title game

Florida State’s Tate Rodemaker was on the field throwing passes in shorts and a T-shirt during pregame warmups before Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against No. 15 Louisville.

Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton (3) celebrates after a win against Georgia after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

3 teams, 2 spots: Florida State, Texas, Alabama leave CFP selection committee difficult choice

One of these three teams will not make the College Football Playoff: Alabama, Florida State and Texas.

Florida cornerback Jaydon Hill, left, and safety Bryce Thornton, right, hit Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker, center, as he slides during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. Hill was charged with targeting and was ejected. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 4 Florida State QB Rodemaker a game-time decision vs No. 15 Louisville in ACC title game

No. 4 Florida State might have to turn to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn to start the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against 15th-ranked Louisville on Saturday night.

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

From Jared Verse to Patrick Payton and defensive interior, Florida State bringing pass-rush heat

Jared Verse rushed off the edge and kept pushing. Before Florida offensive tackle Damieon George Jr. could realize it, he was backpedaling furiously but being pushed toward his quarterback.