Florida State University (FSU) participated in the Orange Bowl but suffered a disappointing loss to Georgia. Coach Norvell's postgame speech was emotional, reflecting on the season. Fans and commentators expressed sympathy for FSU's performance, with some questioning their suitability for the playoffs.
FSU head coach Mike Norvell was holding back the tears during his heartfelt postgame speech after the Orange Bowl 🥺 (via @FSUFootball) https://t.co/gA9ub5k89u
Mike Norvell delivers one hell of a speech after Orange Bowl loss to Georgia 🎥 via @FSUFootball https://t.co/uablGnO3Ng
“Even though tonight was a disappointing result, this was a special season:” Mike Norvell speaks after FSU’s blowout loss to Georgia in Orange Bowl https://t.co/d6Ag5xVsoh
Maybe FSU wasn’t a good fit for the playoffs after all? Terrible game. #OrangeBowl https://t.co/wtGIFxjVdp
Feel for FSU. Just a rotten way to end an amazing season.
I actually feel bad for Florida State.
.#OrangeBowl poor Coach Norvell of FSU - throw in the towel.
FSU opted out of the Orange Bowl.
#FSU makes its entrance to the @OrangeBowl: https://t.co/ai90smbTSv