CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Florida State helped open the ACC's annual kickoff event Monday, hyping the Seminoles' potential for a big 2024 season, but the aftermath of last year's playoff snub in spite of a 13-0 record was still at the forefront of everyone's minds.
"We'll be 50 or 60," said defensive lineman Patrick Payton, "and still thinking about it."
Florida State ended the 2023 season with a 13-0 record after a 16-6 win in the ACC championship game against Louisville, expecting a bid to the College Football Playoff. But with star QB Jordan Travis injured, the playoff committee handed the final playoff spot to one-loss Alabama instead, demoralizing the team, head coach Mike Norvell said, and leading to a slew of opt-outs for the team's Orange Bowl appearance, which the Seminoles lost 63-3 to Georgia.