Florida State University (FSU) is facing challenges as it attempts to navigate the complex market for TV rights alone, a move considered risky especially in a market that has proven difficult for what was formerly known as the Pac-12. The situation is compounded by the fact that major broadcasters such as Fox (B1G) and ESPN (SEC) have seemingly exhausted their interest and financial capacity in college sports, while tech giants like Apple and Amazon have not shown significant interest. Adding to FSU's difficulties, the team is dealing with a substantial number of opt-outs ahead of their game, with key positions including the first and second-choice quarterbacks, top wide receivers, and other crucial defensive positions being vacated. This has led to speculations about the potential outcome of their upcoming game, with some predicting a lopsided scoreline reminiscent of Georgia's previous 65-7 victory, while others humorously suggest the possibility of an unexpected loss for Georgia. The Orange Bowl, where FSU is set to play, is anticipated to be particularly noteworthy given these circumstances and the fact that FSU is currently a 14.5 point underdog to UGA.
That game was already heading toward bloodbath territory with all FSU’s opt outs. https://t.co/3RdtaoMKDw
Georgia is either gonna do 65-7 2.0 or lose in the funniest way possible https://t.co/5ThrtZIYxX
Damn https://t.co/9aTIIiOebt
Orange Bowl is going to be something to watch https://t.co/aDXuZ2r5wc
FSU is now down: QB1 QB2 WR1 (1st round pick) WR2 RB1 RB3 TE1 DE1 (1st round pick) DT1 S1 LB2.5 And who knows who else will opt out this week? If the remaining team is really only a 14.5 point underdog to UGA (who apparently has no opt outs yet) then the full team should’ve… https://t.co/bnrvVKuwaa
Florida State is trying to go solo in a terrible market for TV rights (just ask what used to be the Pac-12). Makes this gambit even more of a gamble than it would be otherwise. Fox (B1G) and ESPN (SEC) are tapped out. Apple/Amazon don’t seem overly interested in college sports. https://t.co/yNOf1IXLVj