Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the CFP committee’s decision for leaving the undefeated Seminoles out of the playoff.
The College Football Selection committee’s decision leaves the FSU ‘Noles Nation unhappy.
Michigan received 51 first-place votes. No. 2 Washington had 11 first-place votes and the Huskies were followed by Texas at No. 3 and Florida State at No. 4.
The Seminoles moved to 13-0, but even that doesn’t guarantee a spot in the four-team playoff after Alabama knocked off No. 1 Georgia for the Southeastern Conference championship and Texas, which beat Alabama this season, won the Big 12 title.
Even with the endorsement of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, Gov. Ron DeSantis has not cut into former president Donald Trump’s huge lead in the state.
“In this case where a young life was tragically lost, a life sentence serves as a solemn acknowledgment of the severity of this crime and our commitment to ensuring public safety,” said Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Bill Gladson.
Hundreds of people lined University Avenue to enjoy the city’s first holiday parade in more than 30 years.
Gov. Ron DeSantis plans on Saturday to complete his presidential campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties.
FSU might have to turn to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn to start the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against 15th-ranked Louisville tonight.
The CDC says 11 states are reporting a high rate of flu-like illness — mostly in the South and Southwest. Florida is one of the states.