Florida State Football Falls to Georgia Tech

Florida State football suffered a surprising 24-21 loss to Georgia Tech in their season opener held in Dublin, Ireland, marking the program's first opening day defeat in three years. After a strong start with an early touchdown, the Seminoles struggled offensively and allowed Georgia Tech to score a game-winning field goal in the closing moments. This defeat comes after a successful previous season where Florida State achieved a 12-0 record and conference championship, raising concerns about their performance and adaptability with a roster featuring over forty newcomers from the transfer portal. Head coach Mike Norvell faces criticism as this loss highlights issues in the passing game and overall team cohesion. The defeat leaves Florida State's hopes for a playoff spot uncertain, especially with challenging matchups against top teams like Clemson and Notre Dame on the horizon. Analysts have begun to evaluate player performances using Pro Football Focus metrics to gauge areas for improvement moving forward.