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Florida State Left Out of College Playoffs Despite Being ACC Champs

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 2: Jeremiah Byers #63 of the Florida State Seminoles walks the field with the team before taking on the Louisville Cardinals during the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

What seemed to be the impossible happened on Saturday night and now there is chaos in college football.  The Florida State Seminoles did all they could do Saturday night.  The team had now finished the season undefeated and won their conference championship.  For a Power 5 school, a show into the college football playoffs, right?  Wrong.

FSU was left out of the college playoffs for #1 Michigan, #2 Washington, #3 Texas and #4 Alabama. By the way, the later 2 teams both have a loss on the year. When the news broke that FSU was left out of the playoffs, their QB Jordan Travis went to social media to share his thoughts. He said in a tweet he was “devastated and heartbroken.” He also said he wished his leg had broken earlier in the season so everyone could see the true talent on the roster.

The current system, a committee comprised of 13 different members, some say is flawed.  This would be the first time a Power 5 school that went undefeated and won their conference championship has been left out of the college playoffs.  Although with 5 conferences and a four-team playoff, there would be one team left out.

Trying to find the best four teams isn’t usually as hard.  This last season there were a number of unbeaten teams or teams with only one loss with harder schedules than Florida State making it incredibly difficult this year.  This problem, however, will not be an issue next year as the College Football Playoffs go to a 12-game playoff system.

The Florida State Seminoles will square off against the Georgia Bulldogs at the CapitolOne Orange Bowl on December 30th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

 

Jeff Zito or just "Zito" as he is known to his friends, was born in Summit, NJ. Zito is the afternoon personality and program director of 987 the Shark. He has been with Beasley Media Group since 1999. Zito aspired to be a professional golfer and attended Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI majoring in PGM (pro golf management). Yes, that is a real major! After college, Zito was an assistant golf professional at the Meadows Country Club in Sarasota. Zito is an avid Bucs fan who likes to paddle board and can sometimes be spotted around the Bay area drinking a margarita. You can read his content about Tampa Bay sports, lifestyle, and celebrities’ first jobs.

The 13 Highest Rated Community Colleges In Florida

Tuition for universities has become insanely high, even for in-state students. So many high school graduates are opting to spend their first few undergrad years at community colleges. There are a couple of no-brainer reasons why students are making the switch. First, it’s helping them save thousands on tuition for the same courses. Secondly, they get to skip the stress of making the perfect college application since community colleges have 100% admission rates. In this post, we highlighted the 13 highest-rated community colleges in Florida. Some are right here in the Tampa Bay area.

This decision is not one to make lightly. Before spending money on tuition, students will want to decide which field they would like to study. Community colleges are great starts for trade and vocational focuses as well as STEM opportunities. If they plan on transferring to a university to finish their degree, they should confirm that their credits will be able to transfer. Location is also a big factor to consider because community colleges do not offer students to live on campus.

Why Should Florida Students Choose Community College?

There are a lot of other perks about attending community college. The classrooms are much smaller than a university so students can have personalized instruction and better connections with their professors. Community colleges also tend to be more flexible for students with busy schedules and have tons of opportunities for online learning. If students want to get a head start on their college courses, they should consider enrolling in dual enrollment.

With the help of Niche.com, we made a list of the 13 highest-rated community colleges in Florida. The ranking is based on analysis of academic, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. Click here to learn more about their methodology. 

These are the 13 Highest-Rated Community Colleges In Florida (Updated 3/18/2024)

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