FSU Football | Georgia 63, Florida State 3 | Mike Norvell postgame interview | Orange Bowl

[@officialorionhunter2710]

UGA fan here, wanted to let anyone who reads this know that I was one of the folks who felt like this team was snubbed. I loved the fight this team showed & I rooted for you guys all season long. This game won’t matter come next season & I’m hoping to see this coach’s teams in the playoffs for many years to come. Special group of guys and a lot of memories from a great season from the Noles! Will root for you guys any time you’re not playing my Dawgs! 😜 this definitely won’t be the last time y’all’s boys will be competing for championships!

[@vinceedwards575]

They would have gotten a beat down in the playoffs as well. They were not snubbed.

[@stevekirby5789]

All Class !!

[@ytownsfinest2073]

@@vinceedwards575none of the teams in the playoffs put on dominant performances week-in and week-out. That team that played today would not have been the team in the playoffs.

[@michaelwestdominguez5091]

@@ytownsfinest2073exactly 💯 correct

[@photo2george523]

Great win Georgia … beat FSU third string !!

[@45revolver35]

To the guys that competed, cheers!

[@Sentinel-40K]

Hats off to FSU from a UGA grad. You guys had a fantastic season and you played us undermanned due to the portal and opt-outs. You know it and we know it. Maybe we can do it again next year with both teams at full strength. Respect from this side.

[@michaelwestdominguez5091]

Thank you- true comment from a classy UGA fan much respect

[@alanmonarchi1411]

thank you for saying that. you all got stiffed too. next year.

[@christopherbrock8913]

Man cut it out - y'all could have put the scout team and the early enrollment highschool recruits on the field tonight and still beat Florida State by 25 points - don't pat these clowns on the back - and y'all sure didn't pump the breaks either 🤣🤣 - so why you wanna beat their brains in, then pat them on the back - that was just a good old SEC Smack Down - 🏆🐘🏈 Roll Tide - now file that in your lawsuit

[@alwaysadawg6488]

You can always count on a Bama fan wrecking the cordiality of any conversation.@@christopherbrock8913

[@Denver303Bronco]

@@christopherbrock8913😂

[@jasonjohnson651]

To see Coach Norvell emotional the way he was tonight. Shows the character of who he is as a man and a coach. Thank you Coach Mike Norvell. For showing each and every Nole. Student, player and fan. That you are sincere in who you are as a person. All we got! All we need! Keep climbing. I will keep climbing with you. Go Noles!!

[@photo2george523]

Great win Georgia … beat FSU third string !!

[@jbmemphis2151]

I’m a Georgia fan living in Memphis so by default liked and followed Norvell as a fan. Y’all have an absolutely awesome coach and the cfp is a complete joke. Also for the record as an sec fan I’d rather have Fsu than OU or Texas. Love the Noles

[@bryanpelfrey2103]

Losers

[@JustNope7]

​@@photo2george52321-0 second half. Georgia played everyone available in the second half and scored 3 tds while fsu scored ZERO. Maybe cry harder.

[@darthnatas953]

@@photo2george523 Georgia played their own third string players for most of the second half, and yes, they beat the FSU third string in that half too. Handily. The first rule of competition is to show up.

[@mattiberger9541]

Coach Norvell is all class.

[@bryanpelfrey2103]

Crybaby

[@BigJohnNewsChannel]

This Clemson Tiger has tears in his eyes. The amount of RESPECT that I have for these guys is without measure. Coach Norvell worked his ass off today. God Bless you guys.

[@officialorionhunter2710]

As a dawg fan, I am right there with you. I love seeing my dawgs win but I love seeing a group of guys like this FSU team find a way to fight & find ways to be grateful after all the adversity. Excited for to see my dawgs play your tigers next season!

[@bryanpelfrey2103]

That's great loser. Who is clemson

[@micahwest5347]

You have a short memory. I still remember fsu ducking clemson and blamed covid a few years ago. I’m really surprised Norvell didn’t duck Georgia and use the excuse that they weren’t included in the playoff.

[@BigJohnNewsChannel]

It was a clear DUCK of Clemson in 2020 BUT the events are fully unrelated. @@micahwest5347

[@joshuaayala3477]

I wish you the best moving forward Kaylan you’re a true Seminole, one of my favorite ever!

[@MontanaNole]

Through thick and thin, I love this football team. Great heart in spite of unfavorable events.

[@stephenmorring3370]

Hats off to the players who played and competed, but their "brothers-in-arms" disrespected their teammates, coaches, fans, and opponent by opting out. Pitiful display. Why didn't Georgia have this problem? Why did Bryce Young and Jamyr Gibbs play for #5 Alabama last year in the Sugar Bowl? Is it Norvell's fault, or were these players just bad apples all along?

[@johnnaylor1706]

@@stephenmorring3370 As for Alabama... 1 reason, Nick Saban ... as for Georgia, .. 1 reason Kirby Smart... out of th Saban mold.

[@bryanpelfrey2103]

Crybaby losers

[@JustNope7]

​@@johnnaylor1706smh

[@ChrisSadowski-pp1np]

Yeah, against many 2nd and 3rd string starters and a backup QB in the second half.

[@lawsonswan4250]

From a UGA alumnus, a tip of the hat to the FSU players who came out and played and fought. Put this game behind you; remember the season, and go build on it next year. Hope to see you guys in the championship game next January!!

[@andreamorrison4691]

I have total respect for Coach Norvell, his coaching staff and the players who showed up tonight! ❤️

[@jonathanmatthews5245]

Coach of the year didn't do a good enough job? BS. Mike is the guy for FSU.

[@malstaymelo]

Man this season unequivocally showed me we in fact found our coach there’s no if ands or buts this guy loves Tallahassee he stands on moral ground and as long as he wants to coach and is wanted in Tallahassee he will have a job. Norvell gives me a sense of security from coaching standpoint more than Willie AND Jimbo could ever supply.

[@robertqueen3695]

The only thing norvell is giving you is the worst most embarrassing loss in bowl game history this Florida State team was not a top 10 team and that was very apparent even before they played in this bowl game like when they played Louisville in the ACC championship if this Florida State team was in the SEC they'd be down around the bottom

[@GeorgeFYoungsJr]

Great win Georgia.... beat FSU's 4th string players. WOW !! Thanks to ESPN for destroying FSU/FSU's players. ESPN has been violating Antitrust Laws with the SEC for years. Lawmakers/Congress need to breakup he ESPN Monopoly before they completely destroy college football & our children that play the game fairly.

[@conniemorehead8511]

Coach Norvell, you have done a tremendous job with these young men. Looking forward to next year and what is to come in the future!! GO NOLES!!

[@frankfrank9437]

We have no where to go but up!!! 13-0

[@Rain-wy2mq]

Shame team 😂😂😂👀

[@Rain-wy2mq]

Cry baby’s 😂😂

[@coryhickson8851]

That's crap!

[@John-yr3lp]

FSU does not belong in the final 4 playoff

[@MrHubieP]

Great season, great job, great team. So easy to root for. Well done Coach and players. Go Noles!

[@Ron-lt3dv]

Great team? I think Georgia proved that certainly wasn’t true tonight.

[@fredbrillo1849]

​​​@@Ron-lt3dv 23 players opted out. A true freshman qb. 6 WEEKS ago this would have been a different game. Only a few of the impact players played tonight.

[@spartannole71]

​@@Ron-lt3dvenjoy your victory. Hats off to UGA.

[@craigkneiss2399]

​@Ron-lt3dv hey, how does it feel to also not be in the playoffs?

[@hamm850]

@@fredbrillo1849here comes the excuses

[@johnmacri7440]

Class coach good season. These big bowl games suck due to so many key players sitting out for the draft.

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

Stop it. They didn't play because they are disloyal entitled crybabies.

[@dc76384]

Not an FSU fan by any means, but for some reason I like Coach Norvell. He's a class act and his best has yet to come. Keep your head up coach.

[@schayes1979]

I've been a Noles fan since 7th grade and now I'm a 62 yr old grandmother and a Seminole Booster Mom for Life.. I'm so Proud of what you all accomplished in the 2023 season...this game won't take away what you all have done...13 games won and ACC Champs so Congrats to Georgia...enjoy your Citrus Bowl Trophy and your Florida Oranges! Go Noles! Fear The Spear PeriodT. ------------------> ❤❤❤

[@johndessoye]

remember 1993?

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

What they accomplish besides being the most disloyal young men cfb have seen in years?

[@totallynole9983]

To coach Norvell our best days are ahead, I promise that. We didn't have the depth to complete. You are a great coach and no we didn't go backwards I promise. Thank you Coach Norvell and staff for a perfect season.

[@bryanpelfrey2103]

Wrong

[@rncgsu]

That was embarrassing

[@tuckthefide74]

Shows that the culture is about the individual, not the team

[@c.jbowen2461]

Now you will have a tough time getting recruits after a beat down like that! 63-3

[@GeorgeFYoungsJr]

ESPN & SEC bias at its worst! Leaving unbeaten FSU out of CFP semifinals is un-American | Commentary

[@Liggett60]

Thank you Mike for an awesome season! Ready for tribe24 ♥️💛

[@jasonbugs2877]

He won't say it. But, the players who quit on the team and had the audacity to stand on the sideline and watch your team mates/freshmen get their face kicked in while you stand around in a t-shirt had to have felt like complete cowards. Georgia's players didn't sit out. Last year Alabama got left out and played their guys in a bowl game vs K-State. That included #1 pick Bryce Young, #3 Will Anderson Jr, and #12 Jahmyr Gibbs. Those programs have players who care about their legacy and the team. This was a really poor look for FSU culture. You didn't opt out. You quit and bowed out. I'm sure your team getting battered while you watched earned you loads of respect from them. Cowards.

[@darthnatas953]

Yep, just like Marvin Harrison. He should have stayed in Ohio if he wanted to quit. No one want's to see your face on the sideline in Texas.

[@EarlyRiser71]

100%

[@Sean-ch4hf]

Bama didn't get left out. They had 2 losses. Weren't even considered. Stop with that bad faith argument.

[@chewarmstrong]

Preach!!

[@Cobrapate91]

You have done a great job coach! Thank you for a wonderful season!

[@jackhowe6607]

Oh yea he is wonderful. Cries and whines better than anyone.

[@kenmcbride1171]

Coach Norvell brought us back from losing seasons to winning seasons. Like he said, "we are still climbing". Also can't even begin to mention how much class that Jordan Travis has to want to be on the sidelines helping anyway he could. JT is a perfect example of what FSU stands for.

[@frankfrank9437]

Jordan Travis is AMAZING!! HE IS GOING TO BE MISSED A LOT!!!!

[@davidgulley9067]

Climbing because the fell off the edge of the cliff

[@deputydrumbum9066]

Congratulations on winning your cupcake schedule sorry it took this beat down for y’all to learn wear you belong

[@dgyoutube2405]

Weak acc teams helped mostly

[@photo2george523]

Great win Georgia … beat FSU third string !! ESPN destroyed FSU players !!

[@brentkuehne435]

UGA fan, my respect for the guys that played in the game. Didn't see any quit in any of them the whole game! Hard to get past the emotional blow of being screwed over by the committee! Us UGA fans feel the same way.

[@johnmagnuson5071]

So easy to say after your team wins by 60 lol

[@thekneeslappers551]

we did quit before the game started we had already lost you can’t have almost now opt outs at georgia and 20 at fsu

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

​@@thekneeslappers55150 players could've opted out from and we still would've played the same way. That's what a winning culture looks like buddy.

[@brentkuehne435]

@@thekneeslappers551 20 opt outs, WHY! They all think they are good enough for the NFL? most of the guys at Georgia needed a good showing to help their chances. Something seems a miss at FSU?

[@brentkuehne435]

@@johnmagnuson5071 my hats off to those who played! Not the 20 who opted out.

[@Longhorn-s7z]

Tremendous Respect for Coach Norvell and FSU - MemphisTiger

[@fsufan6114]

Go Noles! I am so proud of our team and our coach. NOLE FOR LIFE ❤💛

[@SharkyBoi-ut8nc]

@@whitebeardInnIf I don’t love my team at its lows I’m no fan.

[@reddpatriot2887]

Congratulations on a terrific year FSU! Go Dawgs!

[@khunkhao399]

Go Dawgs. That said, FSU was hosed by the playoff committee. I hate that happened to your team.

[@photo2george523]

Great win Georgia … beat FSU third string !!

[@michaelmerck7576]

Georgia got screwed over more than Florida state

[@cynthiafitzgerald1679]

@@photo2george523not Georgia’s fault that FSU players opted out. They came to play and win!

[@dakodagayne9334]

​@photo2george523 halftime on was played by freshmen and walk ons for georgia. They still waxed them and upped score from 42-63. Georgia has depth. Fsu does not.

[@josephgonsalves8579]

Takes a lot of class to get up there and answer questions after that type of game

[@DivulgeInfinity66]

Mike doesn’t have a choice lol. That’s what he’s paid 7+ million a year for… no sympathy for him. Embarrassing performance.

[@ELGUAPOIV]

Surprised he didn't sit out the interview like his whole team did the game 😂 Shameless

[@KeithRBlumenstock]

No team outside of UGA, Bama and OSU can withstand having that many starters out

[@SurferRC]

@@DivulgeInfinity66committee is embarrassing team would have won it all

[@johnstephens6870]

​@@KeithRBlumenstockosu just got rolled with only 5 out

[@marksherman1887]

We got very lucky as a program to get coach Norvell. He is a man of character and is building an incredible culture at Florida State!

[@EarlyRiser71]

Give me one example of their great culture. Culture and character are displayed when the chips are down. FSU players quit. That's not a great culture.

[@CoachRJ334]

Still will be and always be Go Noles 🍢🍢

[@philb4682]

Go Noles

[@user-sg7cr5dg5q]

Noles took it with no lube 😂

[@outrightflame4280]

@@philb4682as a dawgs fan I just want to congratulate u guys on ur season don’t say u didn’t have a good night what u need to do is be frustrated at the 20 players that opted out shame on them this game wasn’t even a fair match and for the players that played and fought hard in this game don’t hold ur head down same with u coach don’t say u didn’t do a good enough job u guys will be back next year u have a good team and good coach u guys had an amazing season this year

[@steveyoung627]

Much respect to the Coach and players for even doing the postgame press conference.

[@robcd7112]

I mean the players that quit didn't do the press conference...

[@sebfettel]

​@@robcd7112Bro they lost by 60 so cut them some slack, we like FSU, let them start the healing process in peace.

[@ProudtobeanAmerican-pi6bp]

Nole for life!!! Win as a team lose as a team Next season will be here before we know it . Good luck to the Dawgs next year .

[@jackhowe6607]

They always cut others to pieces so here goes. You just were never good enough to compete with high caliber teams. SEC really does want you now. They need someone to be fodder for Vanderbilt. Whiners and criers so you embarrassed your self and the ACC and the state of Florida. Shows how over rated you were !

[@mariahale3221]

​@@ProudtobeanAmerican-pi6bpJust wish your that was the sentiment of your ENTIRE team.

[@LittleHammer_]

So grateful for Coach Norvell and this staff. Thanks to all the players who played this year and represented this program with pride!! What a year, can’t wait to see what the future holds!!! Let’s continue to climb!! Go Noles

[@robertporath8676]

Flordia state clearly is not a playoff team!!!!!

[@LittleHammer_]

@@robertporath8676 lol clown

[@davidcampbell9438]

Bobby had his share of gut wrenching beat downs and last second losses. Norvell’s working through the same challenges but in a new uncharted era of semi pro football

[@taftkid7365]

Atleast bobby(rih) put 14 on the board.... next year goin to be rough

[@SharkyBoi-ut8nc]

@@taftkid7365Nope, we’ll recover the guys we lost.

[@christopherbrock8913]

Florida State been crying and complaining about what they deserve for the last month - and I said earlier this month, that all Florida State deserves is a SEC smack down by Georgia - and that's what they got - 🐘🏆🏈 Roll Tide

[@christopherbrock8913]

Anybody still thinks Florida State deserves to be in the playoffs??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@demetrius6459]

With Jordan Travis The FSU Boys Blew out your coveted sec LSU and Outplayed the Heisman FSU was one of the 4 Best Team in the Country when fully healthy They were just a Top Heavy Roster and when you cut off the top you get a bunch of 2 stars and walk ons

[@noerobles3037]

If it was a true brotherhood. There wouldn't have been so many opt outs! Just shameful! Deloach is a real one.

[@Twotimevet]

If it was true college football then fsu wouldn't have gotten screwed

[@CMvigus]

Opt out culture at fsu, wouldn’t have mattered much UGA 3/4 string was scoring on them.

[@nowayjose1313]

​@@CMvigusYes, after the game was decided before halftime. The game didn't matter then.

[@PleaseEnlightenMe82]

@@CMviguscasual comment alert

[@kendavis625]

Already with excuses? Tonight is prime example fsu is an average team in a weak conference

[@valerietrujillo418]

Thanks to Coach Norvell, the coaching staff and especially the men who represented over and over again, not only on the field but in the FSU and Tallahassee communities. We are forever proud. NOLES!!

[@TheDriller100]

yes they showed that when things get hard, is better to quit !!! 😂😂😂😂 pathetic ..

[@snboutdoors9567]

When things don’t go my way …. I quit lol

[@crosspointconnection]

those who opted out of this game turned their backs on their team, their school and their coach. what a shame!

[@outrightflame4280]

Fr as a dawgs fan shame on the 20 players that opted out and for the players that played and fought hard in this game don’t hold ur head down u guys had an amazing season and u guys will be back on the big stage for many years u guys have a good team and a good coach sorry my dawgs put a beatdown on u guys I knew we would win but I wasn’t expecting 63-3

[@seanbenton1213]

FSUs program is night and day better from what he had to take over. The opting out really sucks. I understand the climate and trends of college football but man seeing the majority of the UGA players in the bowl game really made me envious of their players commitment to the program or coach which ever it is. As a fan the totality of this situation was hard to watch.

[@PleaseEnlightenMe82]

It’s a different situation. FSU responded over and over, even when they lost their qb they still went on the road and beat their rival and won the conference championship game. All of that just to have the committee spit in their faces? I’m not mad at them. The committee made a business decision and so did the players.

[@Florida239]

Well honestly if I was a player and my team went 13-0 winning their conference and didn’t get into playoffs I wouldn’t risk my body for a pointless bowl game either…only people that prosper from bowls are the networks and universities not the boys risking injury and their future that’s just my opinion

[@darthnatas953]

@@Florida239 Georgia players did.

[@Florida239]

@@darthnatas953 Georgia players didn’t win their conference championship anything else ?

[@Mr.Atlanta850]

​@@Florida239doesn't matter they are still light years better than Florida State in Football. Won't hear nothing from you guys next year NOTHING. Take a wild guess who you will hear from. That Red and Black machine guaranteed.

[@davidcarlton7524]

Coach Norvell is obviously taking this loss hard. From a a diehard Dawg, take heart...the sun will rise again. Florida State has a coach who does things the the right way, but more importantly he cares deeply about his players. This was a loss, but it's also a springboard. I personally have more respect for Coach Norvell who is building something than a guy like Ryan Day who was given the keys to a Ferrari and turned them into a Chevy ( no offense to Chevy) while he whines and moans and makes excuses. Best of luck going forward.

[@TheNoodleGamer]

He should be fired tomorrow - went around crying and suing everyone then made history by losing by 60... absolute ass clown!

[@drew7155]

So condescending lol

[@dabrotherman6140]

This season will very memorable but this loss won't be. I'm very proud to where we are today as a Nolefan this season was a unremarkable journey. We will never forget how the CFP screwed us over and the players who opted out for this game. We still have our heads high after this loss but we will get more stronger through the offseason. The future still in the hands of FSU, Coach Novell will lead that. GO NOLES!!!

[@bryanpelfrey2103]

Nobody got screwed you just weren't good enough. Come on over to sec crybabies and well show you who you are. A mediocre team. The crying Danny kanells

[@Jake-ti2ol]

where are your braincells? No way you think FSU was screwed after watching this game LMAOOO. Starters or not, georgia would have fucked FSU into the turf all the same.

[@Brettmotorcycles]

Weak ACC ….Georgia or Alabama would have crushed you….have no business as one of the top 4 teams in the country

[@TracyFSU32306]

I’m so proud of Coach and those guys! And so grateful for all they’ve given. Noles Forever! ❤️

[@bobburke2248]

FSU has a real coach now. The future will be be bright. Go Dawgs!!

[@ProudtobeanAmerican-pi6bp]

Next Bobby Good luck to the Dawgs next year Till we meet again

[@MuddyGunns]

Love Coach Norvell! Class Act all the way!!!! He is hurting along with the fanbase tonight and these past month, and it shows how much he cares about the kids! GO NOLES!!!! 2024!!!!

[@ronwatson6637]

Your coach is a cry baby 😂😂😂

[@alexanderw2972]

You are an amazing coach and an amazing team! You have brought all of us so much joy this year and i can't wait to see you all soon and all the players you have helped to groom into being true gentlemen, scholars and NFL players! I hope everyone goes with the Pack!❤

[@SkeeterHawkins]

Keep your heads up! You have the exact same season record as the Georgia Bulldogs!! "13-1" !! Great Year!!

[@user-sg7cr5dg5q]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jakec912_]

easier schedule

[@thadlm2698]

@@jakec912_A much easier schedule…

[@SkeeterHawkins]

@@jakec912_ Just because Georgia had an easier schedule, you should blame them for winning their easy games.

[@SurferRC]

@@jakec912_yeah georgias was easier

[@amberashley7559]

Coach I’m an Alabama Fan, but I just want to say your an amazing coach and with a great team. Please don’t say you didn’t do a good enough job. Please don’t let tonight’s game reflect your season. Keep Your Head Up. At the end of the day, no it didn’t end how you wanted it to, but your still champions.❤Always Remember That.

[@retiredusvet4396]

You're a Bama Fan? No offense, but please tell me what you think Coach Saban would be saying about 16-17 players who QUIT the team when needed. Do you think Saban would allow any Quitter to stand with the team on the sideline?

[@05glisedan]

Amazing the amount of people that are clueless of the situation. Sadly, they live amongst us.. You could explain it to them and they still wouldn't understand.

[@tor___7449]

We gonna get through this it can only go up from here 🔴

[@tammythreatt9326]

Congrats on a great season and respect to the guys that stuck it out with their teammates! ❤

[@seang9450]

Looking forward to next season. We obviously didnt have enough fire power tonight. But i saw some things i liked. A lot of young guys got some serious run and showed some promise. The climb continues!

[@X-CaliRep-X]

First, congrats to UGA for the win. Y’all had a great year. As for FSU, hats off to a great year. It’s clear that the snub had a major impact on the team and one can’t blame players for not being “up” to playing in the Orange Bowl. Fact is, the team from last year bought in and came back for a reason and as Norvell said - they did literally everything they were asked to do. To do that and STILL get robbed of an opportunity is going to be extremely hard mentally for 18-24 year olds. I personally can’t blame the team for basically falling apart with the transfers and opt outs - to them it was playoffs or bust and when they got snubbed I think mentally there was nothing to play for anymore - hell, most of us fans felt the same way. Reality of the situation though is this - ESPN was lobbying against FSU in the playoff, even before Travis got injured. They, like everyone else saw the very real possibility that Alabama, despite their poor showings against multiple teams, mainly Texas, USF and Auburn, could possibly beat UGA and that if it happened, there was no way to justify a #8 SEC Champion in Alabama over Texas, because they lost to them, or even worse, an undefeated FSU team. Travis getting hurt sealed FSUs fate, though it’s highly likely even if he hadn’t got hurt, FSU still would have been snubbed and the reason switches from his injury to something else like SOS. FSU wasn’t gonna be in no matter what and when you consider that the ACC had 5 people on the committee, to include the chairman, it only adds fuel to that fire. This game meant nothing and the result in no way defined the team that went undefeated. That team will always remain undefeated. The team that lost by 60 is a completely different one. Go Noles

[@JustNope7]

You wrote a book. ESPN owns SEC TV rights ESPN owns ACC TV rights ESPN owns CFP TV rights Didn't need 4000 words to write fsu didn't belong.

[@kosisochiifediba4709]

FSU handled being left out of the CFP like absolute infants from start to finish. That goes for both players and fans. You all deserve this loss, and the rest of college football is relishing in it for a reason. The score of this game reflects a lack of heart and a lack of championship mentality. It shouldn’t be mistaken for anything else and it’s inexcusable. This year, Georgia was left out of the playoff despite clearly looking as if they could compete for a third straight championship. They lost a single matchup by three points after 29 straight wins. Their starters still showed up to finish the season with pride. Last year, Alabama got left out after losing two games by a combined 4 points. They clearly were a superior team to TCU, but instead of pouting and sending lawsuits, they suited up and got ready to play. With a #1 overall draft pick, a #3 overall draft pick, and 8 other drafted players - Bama had ZERO opt outs. They showed up and blew out the BIG12 champions. THEY made a REAL point. And as a result THIS year they got the benefit of the doubt over an FSU team with serious questions about their playoff viability. In this game, you are entitled to NOTHING. You have to do the best with the opportunities presented to you. Your starters CHOSE to give up on their own teammates. They CHOSE to give up on a potential undefeated season. They CHOSE to embarrass their program on this national stage, and become the most antagonized team of the year in the process. That’s how this team will be remembered. In the mean time, comfort yourselves with all the platitudes you like.

[@johnnaylor1706]

OMG give it up ....there was no snub. There are 5 official NCAA eligibility criteria (read them); FSU got past No. 1 (Conference champ), So did Bama... but No. 2 (Strength of Schedule) follows No. 1 and FSU had no shot here: Pre-Season SoS Rankings: Alabama = 31 ..... Texas 21 .... FSU = 78 .... Georgia = 63 Post-Season SoS Rankings: Alabama 6 ..... Texas 2 .... FSU = 55 .... Georgia = 45 31 is a better ranking than 78 ... that's 47 teams between FSU and Bama that faced a tougher schedule 6 is a better ranking than 55 ... that's 49 teams between FSU and Bama that faced a tougher schedule This criteria exists in the official rules to separate deserving teams against teams that fattened their record by not playing weak teams ... the same rule knocked out Georgia and we don't hear them whining about it. I rooted for FSU throughout he entire year as I did Georgia. It's not FSUs fault that they has a weak schedule, same is true for Georgia.... these change from year to year. However, the committee must have a yardstick to measure the wide discrepancy in talent between the conferences (SEC Average Opponent Ranking - 25 / ACC Average Opponent Ranking - 56 / MAC Average opponent Ranking - 85. And the 2nd of the the 5 criteria exists for this purpose. If being undefeated means something (not listed in official NCAA criteria) then Liberty has almost as much a claim as FSU. Ole Miss's post-season schedule was ranked 39th Penn State's was ranked 58th... did you watch what Ole Miss did to Penn today ? and with just 19 spots in the rankings apart ? Suffice to say if the 1 loss team your facing has a schedule that is ranked 45+ spots better than your's, don't keep ya hopes up.

[@EulogyfortheAngels]

@@kosisochiifediba4709 1,000% true.

[@stroso83]

Life's not fair, and a four team playoff is definitely not fair, but you know what? Life goes on. This team could have had the last word and gone out fighting, instead LOSERS LAMENT. How can you defend this??

[@TL-sk6xf]

If someone had told me fsu would be 13-1 with the one loss being to the back to back champs, I would’ve slapped them silly. Huge accomplishment by norvell

[@beef8914]

I would have slapped them silly too if they told me it would be a 60pt beatdown!!

[@B_chosen1]

Agree

[@shanelackey7658]

Roll Tide Fellas!!!! GA is no joke but you gave it all you had. Heads up. You had a fantastic season.

[@christophermann3993]

Go NOLES and we had a great run and great year. Proud of our team and proud to be fsu fan!!!! Thanks coach norvell and our guys. We know and wont forget what was taken from us. >>>-------->

[@richardgabinelli7805]

Nothing was taken away from anyone. In order to have something taken away you must first possess it. Bottom line FSU wasn’t a top 4 team at the time the committee made there selections. FSU could have chosen to make their case by there players playing like Georgia did. If they had the only difference would be that Georgia would have only scored 35 but the end results would have been the same

[@craigkneiss2399]

​@richardgabinelli7805 well I guess you weren't a top 4 team either, since you aren't in the playoffs

[@ChrisSadowski-pp1np]

Nailed it!

[@darthnatas953]

@@craigkneiss2399 "well I guess you weren't a top 4 team either, since you aren't in the playoffs" Correct, but better than FSU.

[@charlieg9118]

much love to coach and the team. lot's of us still believe!!!!

[@YouTub3Usernam3]

Go Noles! Amazing season of work translating to hard-fought success, we appreciate you for giving us special memories and camaraderie! Climb on next year!

[@tomwhite3271]

I don't think Brock is that good.Need some help from the Portal.

[@flmanintx5757]

Coach Norvell is a class-act as are most of the players & staff. Eff the @CFP @ESPN & Herby.

[@jorgehuaman8770]

You a good coach man and seem a great person..coming from a sound hurricane fan

[@nolebuc1]

It is hard to watch Coach choke up. You can tell his heart breaks for his young men. His character and dedication is second to none. I hope each and every member of the CFP watched this game and maybe will realize that their insane decision broke this team. These young men played their guts out and were tossed aside because of MONEY! Some of them couldn't take it. Mike knows it, we know it and I hope they (CFP) knows it too. Maybe they'll find it in their hearts to move forward with some motivation other than money so this never happens again to another group of young men. It's unfortunate it had to be the team I've loved, and will continue to love, for nearly 50 years. We're 13-0 and ACC Champs! NOONE can take that from these young men. I hope they and Coach can put this mess behind them and celebrate their accomplishments. Keep climbing. Always a Nole. Go Noles.

[@darthnatas953]

A large group of FSU players "tossed aside" their teammates and quit because of MONEY.

[@nolebuc1]

Because the CFP taught impressionable kids that what happens on the field doesn't matter.​@@darthnatas953

[@David-jf3uf]

that smile from norvell at 6:50 when deloach corrects him to "5 years at FSU" lol. so clear he loves the kids

[@pauljernigan1579]

Norvel looks like he is going to explode when you watch his expressions.

[@joshrandall5297]

He's pissed.

[@giuseppelarocca2930]

Just crushes me what could have been… Florida state forever ❤

[@fratersol]

Could of been? This same result would of happen if they put ya in playoff

[@giuseppelarocca2930]

@@fratersol to quote mike norvell “It’s something we will never know”

[@dankrantz2557]

Proud of this team! Go Noles!

[@batchelder44]

I’m so glad this team wasn’t in the playoff. In making the argument to be in the playoff, FSU relied on this being a team game, that the absence of personnel shouldn’t and doesn’t matter. So I don’t want to hear Norvell talking about how young his guys were in the Orange Bowl, how inexperienced they were,etc. Either missing players means something (and you don’t belong in the playoff) or it doesn’t. If it doesn’t, you had no excuse for losing by 60 points. Can’t have it both ways. Just admit the loss of significant players negatively impacts your team, just like it does every team.

[@darthnatas953]

Damn you, logic.

[@Calhoun1713]

Mike is the coach that we need and want. He has us going in the direction and you can tell his players will run through a brick wall for him.. Go FSU

[@Truthmoses]

many opted out of the brick wall.

[@GntShedZ]

I agree that he is a damn good coach. The treasonous opt out of his starters will forever tarnish their legacies. I feel bad for Florida State. Not because they didn't make the playoffs but because their best players hung their own teammates out to dry

[@Calhoun1713]

@@Truthmoses money Nil and the NFL draft, I don’t know if you remember a guy called Jake butt from Michigan in 2016 was a clear lock to be picked in the first round Will he played the game, and it blown out knee towards ACLMCL and his ligaments only played one year football after that so I agree with a lot of people if you go to the draft I wouldn’t play either. It’s just not worth it.

[@blewgrassboy8461]

Nah get him out of here he shouldn't have took the invitation. Give me deion we would have gotten in if he was our coach

[@clghost3294]

This xfer portal is killing ncaa..Disgusting guys quitting on team mates so easily

[@MrTadfortitude]

True. Portal and NIL are destroying the bonds between program and player. I feel like it should be way more limited and regulated.

[@sheldonwalker5409]

Mike Norvell thank you for successful season (13-1) yes the Orange Bowl did not do like we wanted to go keep your head up focus on the transport portal

[@JortsMcGee]

Coach and Kalen’s emotions showing through in this video got me tearing up at 6am on a Sunday mornin 😭 💪 😅 Unforgettable season, shouts out to the whole tribe. 2024, here we go!

[@2high2die]

Thanks Coach N. And thanks to all our Noles who showed the nation who we are tonight.

[@ernestallen5772]

Seriously? Check the score.

[@fsujag54]

I love this team and my respect for Norvell has only increased after seeing how he’s handled dick kick after dick kick in stride. I hope he gets a vacation.

[@MrTru2it]

"We all love each other." ~Brock Glenn FSU players didn't love each other enough to NOT opt out and demonstrate their commitment against GA on the field.

[@jamesbarksdale978]

You have to appreciate the young men who hung in after the CFP snub and showed up today. Unfortunately, there were several players who weren't invested in the team and bailed on their brothers. I think that's a main difference between the FSU and UGA programs. As a Georgia fan, I want to commed the FSU team that showed up and gave it their all. They are a class act. Mike is a great coach and will have continued success at FSU.

[@Catdaddy17]

Naw, I understand completely. You must stand for something or fall for anything. Had they just swept it under the rug, then the committee would just keep doing it. I'm not just going to let you cheat me and keep going like nothing happened. What if they had played and won. It would mean absolutely nothing.

[@linwoodstewart30]

They gave their all for the 13 games that were supposed to matter. Nothing more they could do. Nothing more for them to prove. It's time for those possible NFL guys to do what's best for them.

[@ProudtobeanAmerican-pi6bp]

Mike is the next Bobby Go Noles

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

GTFOH......fsu players showed the entire world that they entitled quitters. The hc did not deserve that type of disloyalty from his players when he literally brought the program back from the dead.

[@stinkasscat]

​@@Catdaddy17it might have not meant everything but it would have made it more convincing that they should be in the playoffs. This was going to happen regardless of whether players opted out or not. Might have just been 35-0 but it was going to happen.

[@42Kskipper8]

So proud of my Noles. Thank you for all you do

[@rollwithit5150]

So this we should have been in the playoffs is put to bed now. Good night!

[@Juice_2288]

This is entirely on the players. Norvell can only coach, they have to catch, run, block, and tackle, and they did a piss-poor job of all of it. They should apologize to the coaches and the fans

[@goodcitizen8]

So the young players with limited playing time this year need to apologize for losing to arguably the best team in college football?

[@dakodagayne9334]

​@@goodcitizen8georgia freshmen and walk ons blistered fsu for 2 quarters. That's poor excuses 😂😂

[@goodcitizen8]

@@dakodagayne9334 hey stupid Georgia recruits top 5 classes every year so it's obvious they have better athletes than FSU.its pointless explaining that to people with no common sense like yourself.

[@aaroncordle8512]

Standing ovation for all the kids that played in this game that meant nothing. Don't give up. Build on Norvell coaching expertise. Outstanding commitment from such young inexperienced players

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

Meaningless? This game should've been the biggest statement game of the season and those entitled, disgrace crybabies folded like lawn chairs.

[@wethepeople714]

Great season keep climbing

[@SAMA-tp8fx]

This team will be remembered as the team that quit on their fans when it didn't go their way where they could've proved that they deserved to be in the CFP

[@Burak_verner]

let's take a moment to appreciate the committee's decision

[@dianagrunderman8023]

That was hard to watch! My heart has broken for Coach, the players, the staff, AND the Nole fans everywhere. So proud of the accomplishments of this special team that will be remembered for many years to come. 13-1 is amazing and hard earned for a team that never gave up and continued the CLIMB!

[@Kay-ln3kx]

We have a great coach on mike Norvell!!

[@jamesbarksdale978]

I would like to add that Brock has talent. With more experience he could be a great QB.

[@danielburnley3080]

Agree. The weight on his shoulders must have been immense. He did pretty decent given the circumstances. I felt bad for FSU players on the field. The guys that played should hit the portal now. Leave the opt out bums there to play alone

[@Nic_Flair]

He made some great throws and has a lot to learn from this game. The young receivers had some plays I bet they wish they had back. You could tell there was a lot of stress and a slight lack of composure once they were getting blown out. They will learn from this as a team and they have a ton of really good offensive plays that Georgia had to see how they can vastly improve defensive positioning and scheming. UGA play calling was smooth as butter, the good news is that they have a lot of film to watch to improve because UGA played 100% all out.

[@Joel-kw9tj]

The last month hasn’t taken away from a great year. Looking forward to see how we build from this season. Go Noles!

[@bryanpelfrey2103]

If you had been in the sec you would have lost at least four games

[@Joel-kw9tj]

@@bryanpelfrey2103 yeah. Probably 10

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

​@@Joel-kw9tj😂😂😂

[@garymiller9869]

Bless you Coach! Kalen! Brock! Noles will be back!,🍢🍢🍢

[@kmjnkns]

Kudos to the FSU players who opted to play!

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

Congratulating a bunch of entitled quitters is wild..

[@kmjnkns]

@@lamasterbatonlll1383 Read carefully! “Opted to play”, not opted out.

[@primalchaos7]

13:05 "we'll never know..." Heartbreaking.

[@joanmelnick1704]

😊 - glad that fsu's freshman players played. Not one Nole fan, etc expected a win. Betcha that this will easily help them in the long run. 😂 hugely at ESPN.

[@lamasterbatonlll1383]

And this why yall won't see another successful championship season.

[@eugenethestoner]

Nothing but respect! ☝️🍢🍢🍢

[@user-tn7by5vh6s]

Keep Your Head Up Guysreally crazy how they can do

[@CardiacHalf]

You see the pain in his eyes, this was tough. Thankful for you Coach! You coach a great team with great culture. Excited for the future! Go Noles!

[@darthnatas953]

@@whitebeardInn The ones that quit, yes. I would not say the young men who showed up today are losers, they just lost the game.

[@outrightflame4280]

@@darthnatas953yeah as a dawgs fan this game was just not even a fair match it’s sad to see what happened to FSU and for the 20 players that opted out on this game shame on them u let ur program down and ur team down and it sucks to see that Jordan Travis couldn’t play anymore because of his injury I really feel like if those 20 players didn’t opt out then it would have been a fair match would Georgia still win probably but it wouldn’t be 63-3 wasn’t expecting that

[@boydyost6341]

10:07 as a fan of FSU since I was 16 years old and then a student all through the 90's I'm proud of the players that showed up to play, conflicted about the ones who didn't suit up but stood there and watched the game. I'm always a Seminole and will always be a Seminole. At this time, I feel college football is broken. Between the Portal and the NIL the game is broken and needs to be fixed. However, those in charge brought the things that broke the game and I can not trust them to fix it. Go Noles.

[@jamesjarrell7794]

The players that opted out saw what the result is. Your teammates are hurt badly and so is the brand. I am sure both teams had opt outs. Not saying FSU would have won but it could have not been an embarrassment.

[@demetrius6459]

Great Season Coach You Built a Extremely Talented although Top Heavy Roster don’t put no stock in this Game will be back Stronger and Better

[@ericjones8915]

I am proud of the NOLES! I love how hard the team competed all night long, even while being blown out they kept fighting. It wasn't pretty, but they showed character and resilience. Go NOLES!

[@rncgsu]

63 to 3. Embarrassing on national TV. UGA could have scored a 100 if they wanted.

[@drew7155]

As a Texas fan... this is a good lesson for Noles fans. Don't be delusional. It only is a recipe for heartache. FSU needs to get into a conference with some competition so they know where they actually stand

[@ronwatson6637]

You proud of that? Your standards are low

[@ronwatson6637]

@@drew7155you have no room to talk. Texas is just as bad

[@patrickneal1703]

Character game... and both teams revealed their character.

[@user-zm7ui4mo4y]

With or without starters, UGA was the better team, just being honest. UGA is the one who is 1 of the best 4. Committee blew it.

[@dewayneray2072]

For the most part the UGA players didn’t quit the team and played 🤙

[@Catdaddy17]

UGA got what they earned. they lost and got an orange bowl bid. they lost. So, they had no reason to feel cheated or dishearten. On the other hand, the Seminoles had their opportunity stolen from them. I don't know about you but no one I know is cool with things being taken from you. Something that you undeniably earned. Imagine this, you work hard for your paycheck, and someone comes and steals it from you. Are you going to be like ok. there's always next week. You are going to want answers.

[@shadowraptor170]

​@@Catdaddy17terrible comment. Nothing was stolen from FSU. The culture there just got exposed. They cried (as you are) and quit. Shameful.

[@EulogyfortheAngels]

@@Catdaddy17 awful analogy. FSU also got what they earned - a big bowl from going undefeated with a mid schedule. Why aren't you arguing for Liberty in the playoff at 13-0?

[@cashed-out2192]

@@EulogyfortheAngels Yes, Liberty went quiet, with their 13-0

[@sebfettel]

From Georgia, Heads up FSU We love you, It was a rough night but you guys had a wonderful season.. Beat the Gators and the Cains next year and let's do it again in the playoffs..

[@bugle1988]

Georgia won't make playoffs next year mark my words

[@dakodagayne9334]

​@@bugle1988yes they will. They went 3 years without losing. 😂😂

[@dhsu04]

A blessing in disguise 🥸

[@2012mssunshine]

I’m still a Seminoles!!!

[@darthnatas953]

As a Georgia fan, I want to say a few things, even if FSU is not in the mood to hear it right now. This is not really directed at FSU, it is for all of college football, and young people in general. First, it seems like Norvell is a pretty good guy, and a pretty good coach. I'm sure the last month is one of the most frustrating things he has ever been through professionally. I feel bad for the FSU players who did show up for the Orange Bowl. They deserved better. Did FSU deserve to be in the playoff? Probably, maybe. Did Georgia deserve to be in the playoff? Probably not. Is Georgia one of the four best teams? Probably. Were both teams disappointed to be left out of the playoff no matter the reason? Definitely, yes. There is a lesson to be learned here bigger than football. The Georgia and FSU players and coaches had a choice to make on how to handle disappointment. A good number of FSU players saw their coaches and fans and fellow teammates sulk and pout and complain about the selection, and decided the best way to handle it was to quit. FSU could have shut their mouths, shown up, practiced hard over the last full month, and given their best effort to beat the two-time defending national champions, proving everyone wrong. Had they done that, they would have gained everyone's respect all across the country. Instead, the culture of the program was not enough to hold it together, and many players quit on their teammates. Lord knows Florida State is not alone with this cancer of culture. It is all across America. We all got to see Marvin Harrison standing on the sideline watching his team lose the other night. In the Cotton Bowl vs. the number 9 team in the country. Disgraceful, IMO. If he wanted to quit on the program that gave him an opportunity, an education, training, and development, he should have stayed in Ohio. Georgia players on the other hand, after yet another bitter loss to Alabama, all decided to shut up, stay together, and concentrate on preparation during the last month. We see the result. I don’t know what Kirby’s special sauce is, but whatever it is, it is working. Coaching is about a hell of a lot more than calling plays and signing up good players. This is the main reason Saban is the best there has ever been. Culture and attitude are more important than ever, in football and in life. The number one rule to success: First show up. Honestly, football is not really that important. When it comes down to it, it is just a game. How you handle yourself and how you are remembered though, is all you have. See the Missouri running back, Schrader. That is a hungry young man who is grateful for the opportunity and plays the game the way it should be played. Truly great men are remembered for how they are different from those around them when they decide to make the hard choice through adversity.

[@littleface]

Well said 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Rolllll Tide 🐘🐘🐘🅰️🅰️🅰️

[@stevepyle5080]

I believe in Coach Novell 100% and proud to be a part of Seminole Nation. Go Noles!!!

[@37gdog]

This shows the difference between a team with character verses one without any. A championship winning program in Georgia that wants to play for their coach, fans, school and coach, verses one that doesn't. A championship program that wanted to prove to the world that they were one of the best four teams, verses one that had the opportunity, but chose to be cowards. How Norvell can go in front of everyone and say he is proud of what this team did after half of them quit on him, is beyond me. There should be a trophy for worse loss in bowl history, and it should have the name of every crybaby that sat out on it.