Georgia's Historic Orange Bowl Victory Over FSU Sparks Opt-Out Debate
Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart expressed frustration over the numerous opt-outs and injuries that plagued Florida State University during the Capital One Orange Bowl, where Georgia triumphed with a historic 63-3 victory. FSU's head coach Mike Norvell suggested that the team's exclusion from the College Football Playoff, despite an undefeated season, influenced the opt-outs. The Seminoles were missing a significant portion of their starting lineup, which contributed to the lopsided result. Smart highlighted the need for college football to address the issue of bowl game opt-outs, while Norvell praised his team's season-long efforts and did not want the Orange Bowl's outcome to define their achievements.