FSU had an elite defense that could keep them in any game. With a month to coach up Rodemaker they can definitely win against anybody. Even if they are still the underdogs. Thats why we play games and don't crown a champ based off pre-season rankings.

The same ACC who had a 6-4 record against the SEC this year?

Face it- FSU earned it. They won with a 2nd stringer, won with a 3rd stringer. Alabama needed all their guys to pull out a last second win over Auburn who was shredded by 21 by New Mexico. They squeaked by other lesser opponents too.

Either the games mean something or they don't. And it's quite hard to ever win it all if you are never given the opportunity and set aside for teams who didn't prove themselves this year (or at least not in the way they should've.)

If it's just a glamour competition (which it is- as evidenced by the outrage and how the committee doesn't care) then they should just say so. Call it the $EC $pectacular. At least they'd be honest.

All I'll say with all this drama is that I may be almost as invested in this year's orange bowl as last years. And I honestly don't know what outcome produces the most drama? FSU win? Well obviously that means they deserved to play in the cfp, and maybe they'll even claim the nc. UGA win? The sec front office (and thus the cfpc through espn money) is clearly playing favorites since they are based in Birmingham after all. FSU boycotts? 🍿🍿🍿