AP Top 25 Poll

#4 Florida State Seminoles

2023

Overall Record

13-0

Last Game

vs Louisville W 16-6

Conference Record

9-0

Next Game

@Georgia 12/30/2023

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

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 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

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

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.

Today in Sports - Dan Marino throws his 37th TD pass to break NFL single-season TDs pass record

Today in Sports, December 2 - Dan Marino throws his 37th TD pass to break NFL single-season TDs pass record

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the team's win over Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 4 Florida State is tabling playoff talk. The ACC title game, No. 15 Louisville are on the clock

Florida State wasn’t dominant against its archrival, but the No. 4 Seminoles were effective enough to remain unbeaten — and to pop back into the College Football Playoff’s top four.

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the team's win over Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 4 FSU looks to make its closing playoff argument against No. 15 Louisville in ACC title game

Fourth-ranked Florida State faces No. 15 Louisville on Saturday for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship.

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)

Conference championships critical for College Football Playoff in last 4-team bracket

There’s been a love-hate relationship with conference championship games historically. This is a year to love the games that have occasionally been knocked for being a money grab, putting unbeaten teams at risk if they slip up against a lesser opponent and being a tough sell for fans.

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)

No. 4 Florida State heads to ACC title game looking to add to ‘Sod Cemetery’ and ‘finish for 13'

Nearly a year after several key players opted to stay in school and chase championships, No. 4 Florida State is on the verge of another one.

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) is chased by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Kevin Harris (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

AP Top 25 Reality: Time for upsets has passed with little chaos and ranked teams with gaudy records

The time for upsets has come and gone with little chaos in college football and not much movement in the AP Top 25 for much of the season.

Washington's Grady Gross is carried off the field after kicking the winning field goal against Washington State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)

AP Top 25: No. 3 Washington, No. 5 Oregon move up, give Pac-12 2 in top 5 for 1st time since 2016

No. 3 Washington, No. 4 Florida State and No. 5 Oregon all moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll to give the Pac-12 two top-five teams for the first time since the final ranking of the 2016 season.

Florida State running back Trey Benson (3) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown run against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win

Trey Benson ran for three touchdowns, including a 26-yarder on third down with less than three minutes to play, and No. 5 Florida State beat rival Florida 24-15 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 18.

FILE - Tim Tebow listens to his co-hosts of SEC Nation during a broadcast in Lexington, Ky., Oct. 9, 2021. The University of Florida, the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame will jointly honor the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner in the Swamp on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Florida coach Billy Napier has asked Tebow to speak to his struggling team in the locker room before the game against rival and fifth-ranked Florida State. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)

Florida will turn to Tim Tebow for motivational help before facing rival and No. 5 Florida State

Florida will turn to one of its greatest players for help before facing rival and fifth-ranked Florida State.

Florida State's Tate Rodemaker throws as North Alabama's Tyler Antkowiak wraps up his lower legss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the Swamp

No one could have imagined Tate Rodemaker and Max Brown would headline the latest matchup between in-state rivals Florida State and Florida.

Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm, right, talks with quarterback Jack Plummer (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

The year in the ACC: A possible CFP contender, at least 9 bowl berths and no shortage of star power

Entering the final week of Atlantic Coast Conference play, it’s already known what the title-game matchup will be: Florida State meets Louisville for the league title in Charlotte on Dec. 2.

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) pressures North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

UNC-NC State rivalry and FSU’s QB pivot headline the ACC slate to end the regular season

Rivals North Carolina and North Carolina State meet in the game of the week as the Atlantic Coast Conference closes its regular-season slate.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Chattanooga, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Iron Bowl between No. 8 Alabama-Auburn headlines final week of SEC regular season

It’s hard to top the Iron Bowl in the SEC’s final week of the regular season, no matter how many other traditional rivalries are taking place.

Florida State's Tate Rodemaker throws as North Alabama's Tyler Antkowiak wraps up his lower legss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

No. 5 Florida State puts 17-game win streak on the line against rival Florida in the Swamp

No. 5 Florida State puts its 17-game winning streak on the line against Florida, which has lost four in a row and needs a victory to become bowl eligible.

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) dodges Oregon State linebacker Easton Mascarenas-Arnold (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

Washington jumps Florida State to move into College Football Playoff position. Georgia still on top

Washington moved ahead of Florida State and into College Football Playoff position, coming in fourth in the latest rankings.

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis is taken off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis says leg injury will end his season with No. 5 Seminoles

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis says the severe leg injury he sustained Saturday will end his season.

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson celebrates after his touchdown against Minnesota during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Michigan, moves to No. 2. Washington, FSU flip-flop at Nos. 4-5

Ohio State passed Michigan and moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll a week before the Big Ten rivals play another top-five matchup.

Florida State's Caziah Holmes (26) runs for a touchdown after getting a handoff from Tate Rodemaker during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

Florida State QB Jordan Travis out with leg injury, No. 4 Seminoles rout North Alabama 58-13

Fourth-ranked Florida State lost star quarterback Jordan Travis to a leg injury in the first quarter, yet rallied behind backup Tate Rodemaker and beat North Alabama 58-13 on Saturday night.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: No. 1 Georgia vs. the field; season-changing injury for No. 4 Florida State

This season college football fans have been told it’s Ohio against the World, Michigan vs. Everybody, Oregon vs. Them, etc. etc. Two weeks before College Football Playoff selection Sunday, really it is Georgia against the field.