The Florida State Seminoles use the motto “Unconquered” in tribute to the native tribe which bears their mascot name.
Now you can add “Undefeated,” as well as “Unfair,” because the Noles are out of the 2023 College Football Playoff despite a 13-0 record and an ACC Championship.
They are the first undefeated Power Five team to not make the CFP.
Here’s how the nation and Noles fans are reacting.
#FSU AD Michael Alford with some harsh words in a statement after the Seminoles were left out of the @CFBPlayoff.
— Matt Murschel (@osmattmurschel) December 3, 2023
“”Our players, coaches, and fans – as well as all those who love this sport – deserve better. The committee failed college football today.” pic.twitter.com/NTkFDB1Pto
devastated. heartbroken. In so much disbelief rn, I wish my leg broke earlier in the season so y’all could see this team is much more than the quarterback. I thought results matter. 13-0 and this roster matches up across any team in those top 4 rankings. I am so sorry. Go Noles!
— Jordan Travis (@jordantrav13) December 3, 2023
Mike Norvell statement: pic.twitter.com/vJ8exHb0QA
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) December 3, 2023
Gotta feel for Florida State players. That’s so tough.
— Brendan McPhall (@b_mcphall) December 3, 2023
Florida State getting snubbed is so sad. The committee failed them
— (@gabrielmattheww) December 3, 2023
Florida State just got screwed. That’s BS
— Scott O’Connor (@Scottoconnor97) December 3, 2023
Anything and everything to get the SEC in
— Nick Amatangelo (@NickAmatangelo) December 3, 2023
Florida State got hosed
Get Florida State out of the ACC TONIGHT
— Austin Veazey (@EasyVeazeyNG) December 3, 2023
Florida State AD, never schedule a tough non-conference again. It didn’t matter. So sad for these kids that worked so hard.
— MrJody (@JodySargent) December 3, 2023