NCAA Football: Florida State's Shocking Upset by Georgia Tech in Week 0
Florida State's Unexpected Fall in NCAA Football
The 2024 college football season kicked off with an electrifying game as the No. 10 Florida State Seminoles were upset by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 24-21, during the Aer Lingus Classic in Dublin, Ireland.
Game Highlights
- Aidan Barr's game-winning field goal from 44 yards for Georgia Tech as time expired.
- Quarterback Haynes King led the Yellow Jackets with a solid performance, completing 11 of 16 passes for 146 yards and rushing for 54 yards.
- Florida State suffered their second loss to an unranked opponent as a top-10 team, the first since 1989.
This game marks an unfortunate start for Florida State, which came into the season looking to redeem themselves after a strong 2023 performance and a perception of being undermined in the playoff selection process.
Implications for the Season
The Seminoles' defeat instantly raises questions about their playoff aspirations. With a new lineup featuring many recent NFL draftees, including Jared Verse, their path to the National Championship will be challenging, particularly in an expanded playoff format where every game counts towards their ranking.
For fans, this matchup was a thrilling display of NCAA football's unpredictable nature, proving once again that any team can make an impact from the season's onset.
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