At the start of the season, Miami was being projected as a 7-win team in Las Vegas. The Canes were unranked, young, and dealing with a new coaching staff. Florida State was thought of as a playoff favorite. After very successful recruiting classes under Jimbo Fisher, FSU's overall roster was consistently praised for depth and talent this offseason. What a difference a month makes.
Florida State is 3-2 after losing ACC games to Louisville and North Carolina. FSU was embarrassed by Lamar Jackson and helped launch his Heisman campaign. The Seminoles have two aspirations every season according to Fisher - to win the ACC and to win the national championship.