Four weeks into this season, the Gators were 3-1 and ranked No. 10 in the Associated Press Poll. Their only loss was by just two points to then-No. 1 Alabama. The Gators and their fans were fired up about the possibilities of this season and were talking about winning out and getting a rematch with Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.
Meanwhile, Florida State was 0-4 and the laughingstock of the country following their Hail Mary loss to Jacksonville State. Coach Mike Norvell was starting to catch some heat following a 3-10 start to his tenure.
Obviously, these two teams have gone in completely opposite directions since then.