The Florida State Seminoles have slid slightly in ESPN’s SP+ rankings after a tough 1-8 season record and their recent home loss to North Carolina. Despite these setbacks, the Seminoles are ranked #72 in SP+, a measure of college football efficiency that adjusts for tempo and opponents. This ranking makes them the highest-ranked team with only one win, notably placing them ahead of several teams with strong winning records, including 7-2 Sam Houston State (#99) and 6-3 Georgia Southern (#92).
The Seminoles have struggled in multiple areas this season, particularly on third downs and in the running game on both offense and defense. However, the SP+ model, created by ESPN’s Bill Connelly, continues to rank FSU relatively high due to its focus on sustainable and predictable performance metrics.
Florida State will face a formidable opponent in their upcoming game against the 7-1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who are ranked #8 in SP+ and #10 in the AP Poll. The Seminoles hope to turn their season around with a strong performance against Notre Dame in South Bend, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. on NBC.
