FSU’s still completely off the radar in the AP Top 25 even after their bye week, and honestly, after Week 1, they didn’t get a single vote! You’d think with a week off, some national shake-ups would give ’em a whisper, but nope, nada. This team is *far* from cracking the national conversation right now, and that’s a tough pill to swallow for anyone watching the Seminoles hoping for a comeback.
ACC Teams Are Rising, But FSU’s Not With Them
While FSU is stuck in neutral, other ACC squads are absolutely *flying*. Miami just smashed Florida A&M by a ridiculous 70 points and shot up to No. 5 nationally. Think about that dominance! Then you’ve got the SMU Mustangs, not far behind at No. 16, who climbed another spot after putting away UC Davis. Louisville just broke into the poll at No. 23, and Virginia isn’t far behind them, grabbing the No. 25 spot. It’s clear the conference is getting noticed, with even Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech picking up some “other votes” nods, with one and 11 votes respectively. The ACC is showing out, but FSU is nowhere in sight. It’s a stark contrast that’s got to sting if you’re pulling for the Noles.
Texas Stuns Ohio State, And FSU’s Next Foe Is Just As Tough
Look at the national chaos: Texas just ripped the No. 1 spot away from Ohio State in a wild 24-23 comeback! That’s the kind of game that gets everyone talking, and now Texas sits at No. 1, with Georgia at No. 2, Notre Dame at No. 3, and Indiana at No. 4. Miami moved up to No. 5, and Ohio State, after that heartbreaker, only dropped to No. 6. The competition is brutal out there. So, what’s FSU’s path back? It starts with the absolute toughest test imaginable: a trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium this Saturday, September 19th, to face the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide. And yeah, it’s a rematch. Kickoff’s at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. This isn’t just a game; it’s *the* game if FSU wants to show the world they’re not just “far from the AP Top 25” forever.
Forget about “other votes,” FSU needs a statement win. Playing Bama on the road is a massive challenge, especially when they’re sitting at No. 10 and FSU hasn’t even sniffed a vote yet. This is where you prove you belong, where you show you can hang with the big dogs. That game against Alabama isn’t just another Saturday; it’s the moment the Seminoles either start their climb or stay completely outside the conversation. Everything rides on this one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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