Happy Monday, Florida State fans. Judging from what happened over the weekend, it probably is a happy one. We’ll help get you through the week. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.
Lead Story
After four straight wins to close the 2016 season and consecutive losses by Louisville, Florida State is now in position to perhaps play for a New Year’s Six bowl.
Both Jerry Palm of CBS Sports and Bill Bender of the Sporting News have the Seminoles headed to the Orange Bowl to take on Michigan. Jason Kirk of SB Nation however, isn’t convinced. Kirk still believes Louisville’s 63-20 win over FSU on Sept. 17 will be enough to offset the late season struggles.
At the release of the traditional polls on Sunday, the Seminoles were ranked higher than Louisville in each. FSU was ranked 12th in both polls while Louisville is 16th in the AP Poll and 15th in the Amway Coaches Poll.
The College Football Playoff rankings will be unveiled on Tuesday. Assuming Clemson defeats Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship and cements a spot in the College Football Playoff, the next highest ranked ACC team would earn a bid to a New Year’s Six bowl.
Between the Lines
There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Sunday.
On the Agenda
FSU’s men’s basketball team will host Minnesota in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. The game begins at 7 p.m. EST and will air on ESPNU.
News and Notes
Florida State has cracked the top 10 in the S&P+ ratings at No. 9 after being 11th last week.
FSU volleyball will open the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Gainesville against Cincinnati. The winner will move on to face either South Alabama or Florida.
Florida State has fallen out of the AP men’s basketball poll. FSU is currently 10th among teams not ranked who received votes.
Four FSU volleyball players were named to the All-ACC team on Monday. Katie Horton and Milica Kubura each earned first-team honors. Mara Green and Melianie Keil were each second-team selections.
Four FSU football players were named to the ACC’s first team on Monday. They included running back Dalvin Cook, tackle Roderick Johnson, defensive end DeMarcus Walker and cornerback Tarvarus McFadden. Wide receiver Travis Rudolph and guard Kareem Are were second-team selections. Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi made the third team.
4-star center Ikechukwu Obiagu, a top 50 2017 basketball prospect, committed to Florida State on Monday. Obiagu, a 7-0, 230-pound prospect, is currently ranked as the nation’s fourth ranked center and No. 47 overall prospect.
FSU’s men’s basketball team defeated Minnesota in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Monday night, 75-67. Dwayne Bacon led all scorers with 18 points.
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