“I’ve Got a Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas rang out from the speakers in a soaked Charlotte, and the Seminoles’ party began.
It lasted 36 minutes.
Florida State began its kneel-down process at 11:38 P.M., and Mike Norvell started his press conference at 12:14 in the morning. The half-hour on-the-field celebrations produced euphoric feelings for the staff. A burden of perfection that stayed on their shoulders all season finally lifted. Players and staff hugged each other, smiling from ear to ear. Jordan Travis wore a trash bag over his leg for the second straight week but, thankfully, did not miss out on the festivities.