The Daily Nole — July 17, 2018: FSU Listed at 10:1 to Make Playoff

It’s Tuesday, Florida State fans. As your day and week grind along, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.

Lead Story

Florida State was given the third-best odds to win the ACC by Bovada at 9-to-1, but when it comes to the College Football Playoff, the odds weren’t much worse for the Seminoles.

According to Las Vegas Superbook, FSU is listed at 10-to-1 to make the playoff for the first time since 2014. That was 15th-best among FBS programs.

Alabama was given the best odds to make the playoff as it has in each season of its existence. The Crimson Tide were followed by Clemson and Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan and Washington. Oklahoma, Penn State, Wisconsin, Auburn, Miami, Michigan State, Notre Dame and Texas were all given better odds than FSU.

Between the Lines

There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Monday.

On the Agenda

There are no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.

News and Notes

FSU incoming swimming freshman Laura Jensen repeated as the Danish champion in the 200-meter free over the weekend.

The Davey O’Brien Award watch list will be unveiled on Tuesday.

FSU basketball unveiled its 2018-19 non-conference schedule on Tuesday.

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