Florida State’s opt outs for the Orange Bowl vs. Georgia

In a surprising turn of events, the Florida State Seminoles find themselves excluded from the College Football Playoff despite an undefeated season capped off with an ACC championship triumph. This setback will undoubtedly impact their lineup for the upcoming Orange Bowl clash against Georgia on December 30 at 4 p.m. ET.

Remarkably, key players from Florida State, anticipated to be early NFL draft selections, have chosen to forgo participation in the Orange Bowl. Unlike their Georgia counterparts who have not opted out as of December 22, the Seminoles will face the challenge with a depleted roster.

The landscape of bowl games has evolved significantly in the era of the College Football Playoff. Players, especially those with high NFL draft projections, are increasingly inclined to skip bowl games. The transfer portal further contributes to roster thinning, leaving teams like Florida State at a disadvantage in crucial matchups such as the Orange Bowl.

Among the notable Florida State players opting out are wide receiver Keon Coleman, poised to be an early selection in the 2024 NFL draft, running back Trey Benson, the team’s dynamic top rusher, towering wide receiver Johnny Wilson, edge rusher Jared Verse, a prospective first-round pick, and tight end Jaheim Bell, formerly of South Carolina and now Florida State’s third-leading receiver.

As the Seminoles grapple with these key absences, the Orange Bowl promises to be a compelling showdown with significant implications for both teams

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