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FSU football: Noles rank No. 4 in the recent AP poll

By Taylor Devers

CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 16: Jaheim Bell #6 of the Florida State Seminoles runs the ball during the second half of the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 16: Jaheim Bell #6 of the Florida State Seminoles runs the ball during the second half of the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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FSU football remained undefeated on the season as they defeated the Florida Gators by a score of 24-15.

While it was not ideal performance, it showcased the Seminoles’ ability to handle high levels of adversity where they do whatever it takes to secure the victory.

The updated AP poll released its ranking on Sunday, which slated Florida State as the No. 4 team. The Seminoles were at the No. 5 spot in last week’s AP poll where they were jumped by the Washington Huskies.

Here is the rest of the AP poll:

1. Georgia

2. Michigan

3. Washington

4. Florida State

5. Oregon

6. Ohio State

7. Texas

8. Alabama

9. Missouri

10. Penn State

11. Ole Miss

12. Oklahoma

13. LSU

14. Arizona

15. Louisville

16. Notre Dame

17. Tulane

18. Iowa

19. Oklahoma State

20. Liberty

21. NC State

22. Oregon State

23. Toledo

24. James Madison

25. SMU

Thoughts

Florida State moved up to the No. 4 spot in the recent AP poll likely due to the Michigan Wolverines defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes by a score of 30-24 on Saturday afternoon.

During rivalry weekend, there were several teams in the top ten that struggled winning comfortably against their rivals such as Georgia (won 31-23 versus Georgia Tech), Michigan, Washington (won 24-21 versus Washington State), and Alabama (won 27-24 versus Auburn).

Head football coach Mike Norvell would be the first individual to tell his squad to control what they can control. The Seminoles need to continue worrying about what is in front of them with an ACC Championship matchup against Louisville instead of worry about where they are place in the rankings.

As individuals know, the College Football Playoff rankings are what should be prioritized when evaluating where Florida State will be playing in the playoff games (if they go undefeated and the committee decides to include the Seminoles).

This will be an interesting turn of events this weekend as the Seminoles play Louisville on Saturday night in the ACC Championship to keep their undefeated season alive.

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