The Gators handle the Seminoles, then hire a head coach. And we’ll be watching how the CFP committee handles Miami and Notre Dame.
Here's the USA Today Florida Sports Network state college football weekend wrapup.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFlorida 40, FSU 21
The Florida Gators ended their season on a high note, thumping rival Florida State 40-21.
In the process, the Gators eliminated the Seminoles from bowl game eligibility.
On Sunday, after losing out on the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, the Gators hired a new head coach in Tulane’s Jon Sumrall.
For all the latest Gators news, check out the Gainesville Sun’s website, gainesville.com.
For the Seminoles, go to the Tallahassee Democrat at tallahassee.com.
No. 13 Miami 38, Pitt 7
Miam manhandled Pitt 38-7 on Saturday, and now we’ll wait to see how the CFP committee handles the Hurricanes.
Miami (10-2) won’t be in the ACC title game and has been continually behind Notre Dame (10-2) in the CFP rankings.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Irish don’t play a conference championship game either, and lost to the Hurricanes early in the season.
Stay up-to-date at palmbeachpost.com.
No. 11 BYU 41, UCF 21
UCF held a lead early but got blown out by BYU 41-21 on Saturday, ending the Knights season.
Read more at the Daytona Beach News Journal’s website, news-journalonline.com.
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