Florida State becomes first college football team to clinch under on projected win total after Memphis loss

Even those that pale Florida State within the preseason most likely did not count on to be counting their cash in mid-September. The Seminoles’ 20-12 loss to Memphis on Saturday clinched the beneath on their projected win complete of 9.5. 

These 9.5 projected wins had been tied for probably the most within the ACC, together with Miami, however issues have deteriorated rapidly in Tallahassee. Following this 0-3 begin, Florida State can solely max out at 9 common season wins.

That makes the Seminoles the primary crew to clinch the beneath on their projected win complete, in response to Brett McMurphy of The Motion Community.

This loss additionally helped Florida State make historical past for all of the incorrect causes. The final crew to put up an undefeated common season and begin 0-3 the subsequent was Arizona in 1976.

After coming into the season ranked No. 10 within the preseason AP High 25, this disastrous begin by Florida State has been beautiful on each side of the ball, however maybe probably the most jarring a part of these first few video games is the entire lack of offense. Quarterback DJ Uiagalelei accomplished 16 of his 30 passes for simply 201 yards and an interception, and the Seminoles rushed for less than 37 yards whereas averaging 1.5 yards per try. The shortage of blocking up entrance and playmakers round DJU have been an issue to date in 2024. 

Now the large query for the Seminoles is what number of wins will they placed on the board in 2024? California involves city subsequent weekend, however the Golden Bears have already scored one huge highway win towards Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Florida State probably will not be favored in lots of its remaining video games, making a bowl sport an uphill climb. It is attainable, however it will require an entire reversal of what the Seminoles have proven via three video games.