DeSantis criticizes College Football Playoff Committee over Florida State exclusion
DeSantis Slams College Football Playoff Committee for Snubbing Florida State
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to express his outrage at the College Football Playoff committee’s decision to exclude the undefeated Florida State Seminoles from this year’s four-team bracket.
Despite their flawless record and recent ACC Championship win against Louisville, the committee shockingly dropped the 13-0 Florida State team from the top four.
The playoff matchups were announced, with Michigan set to face Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Washington taking on Texas in the Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day.
THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS ARE SET
(1) Michigan
(2) Washington
(3) Texas
(4) AlabamaWho’s winning it all? pic.twitter.com/SQaESN4YvC
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 3, 2023
The controversial decision immediately sparked shock and criticism, with ESPN’s Booger McFarland and other prominent figures expressing their disbelief.
ESPN’s Booger McFarland goes off on the CFB Playoff committee for leaving out #FSU.
“To me, this is a travesty to the sport… One team has a loss, and that’s Alabama. One doesn’t in Florida State.” #Noles pic.twitter.com/tnKr5jMb41
— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) December 3, 2023
The committee’s reasoning for excluding Florida State was based on quarterback Jordan Travis’ season-ending injury in Week 11. However, the Seminoles managed to defeat the University of Florida and secure the ACC Championship with a strong defensive performance.
This decision marks the first time in the four-team playoff’s history that an undefeated power five team has been left out, while one-loss teams like Texas and Alabama moved up in the rankings.
As a small consolation, Florida State will play in the Orange Bowl against the Bulldogs.
DeSantis didn’t hold back in his criticism of the committee, stating, “What we learned today is that you can go undefeated and win your conference championship game, but the College Football Playoff committee will ignore these results.”
What we learned today is that you can go undefeated and win your conference championship game, but the College Football Playoff committee will ignore these results.
Congratulations to @FSUFootball on an outstanding season and winning the ACC championship!
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) December 3, 2023
Other Florida officials, including Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Byron Donalds, also voiced their frustration with the committee’s decision.
Like millions of college football fans, I was infuriated by the illogical decision to rob @FSUFootball of the chance to play in the @CFBPlayoff.
I’ll be demanding the committee answer as to how this decision was made and what led to this outcome.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) December 3, 2023
The CFP committee is trash!
1. @FSUFootball is undefeated.
2. FSU won the conference championship with a 3rd string QB.
3. Texas was never ranked ahead of FSU all year.
4. FSU didn’t need a hailmary to survive rivalry week, like Alabama did. Plus we won with the 2nd string QB!— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) December 3, 2023
Even Florida State coach Mike Norvell expressed his disgust with the committee’s decision, questioning the purpose of playing games if the results are disregarded.
Mike Norvell’s statement: (2/2) pic.twitter.com/8tZ6x766EK
— ACC Network (@accnetwork) December 3, 2023
How could the controversy surrounding Florida State’s exclusion serve as a catalyst for change in the College Football Playoff system
To the Florida State Seminoles for an incredible season and for proving everyone wrong. Keep your heads up and continue to represent Florida with pride!”
DeSantis went on to question the integrity of the College Football Playoff committee, suggesting that there may be bias towards certain teams or conferences.
This snub has raised questions about the current playoff system and the criteria used to select the four teams. While the committee claims to prioritize strength of schedule and conference championships, the exclusion of an undefeated team like Florida State raises doubts about the transparency and fairness of the process.
Critics argue that the playoff system should be expanded to include more teams, allowing for a more comprehensive evaluation of deserving teams. This would give undefeated teams like Florida State an opportunity to prove themselves on the national stage and potentially challenge the dominance of teams from powerhouse conferences like the SEC.
Furthermore, the committee’s decision undermines the importance of the regular season and conference championships. If an undefeated team with a conference title can be left out in favor of teams with losses, it diminishes the significance of an entire season’s worth of hard work and dedication.
The controversy surrounding the exclusion of Florida State may serve as a catalyst for change in the College Football Playoff system. It highlights the need for a more inclusive and balanced approach that rewards teams based on their performance on the field rather than subjective opinions and biases.
Regardless of the outcome, Florida State can hold their heads high knowing that they had an exceptional season. Their dedication and perseverance should be celebrated, and their exclusion from the playoff bracket should not overshadow their accomplishments.
In the end, the College Football Playoff committee’s decision may be seen as a missed opportunity to showcase the talent and resilience of the Florida State Seminoles. It also brings into question the overall integrity of the current playoff system. As discussions for potential changes continue, let us not forget the hard work and achievements of the players and coaching staff of Florida State University.
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