Possibly the School Soccer Playoff committee obtained it proper in any case — for one staff, not less than.
After weeks of anger about No. 5 Florida State not being included within the playoff, the committee’s controversial determination was confirmed justified Saturday.
No. 6 Georgia entered the sport as roughly three-touchdown favorites, and it blew by that quantity within the blink of a watch.
Kirby Sensible mentioned after the Bulldogs had been upset by Alabama within the SEC championship they nonetheless deserved to be within the School Soccer Playoff.
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And Georgia handed FSU a 63-3 beatdown within the Orange Bowl.
The Noles had a glimmer of hope once they stopped Georgia on its first drive, however that was a false alarm. Georgia obtained on the board early with a Kendall Milton landing within the first quarter, and he scored a second time on the primary play of the second quarter. That was the primary of 5 Georgia touchdowns within the second body.
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Daijun Edwards, Ladd McConkey, Dominic Lovett and Arian Smith every scored within the second quarter, all whereas Florida State had only a discipline objective, 4 punts and 4 turnovers. It was 42-3 at halftime.
The second half was a continuation of the primary, besides with the backups.
It ought to be famous that Florida State had loads of gamers unavailable for the sport, however Georgia nonetheless coated the unfold by nearly triple the quantity – once more, it was hovering round three touchdowns all through on-line books.
Saturday’s consequence doesn’t take away from the controversy of Florida State not taking part in for a nationwide championship. The Seminoles went 13-0 and gained a Energy 5 convention. The committee can’t ask for way more than that.
However Bama’s win within the SEC title recreation was spectacular, as was Texas’ blowout victory within the Massive 12 championship. Plus, Florida State was with out Jordan Travis. Had the quarterback not been injured, possibly Bama or Texas is overlooked. Florida State gamers even prompt they need to be thought of nationwide champions in the event that they had been the final undefeated staff remaining and even mentioned elevating a banner if that had been the case.
Wanting again, although, Sensible undoubtedly had a purpose to really feel robbed. Georgia has now gained 30 of its final 31 video games.
But it surely’s the top of the street for each groups. And Georgia has momentum for a 3rd title in 4 seasons when it kicks off the 2024 season in a number of quick months.
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