Projecting FSU's bowl destination: A potential 2013 National Championship rematch

Well, after a loss puts FSU at 2-4 for the season, the ’Noles bowl eligibility could go down to the last game of the season at Florida. Without a possible makeup game vs. ULM, Florida State needs to finish the season 4-1 to secure bowl eligibility.

Some sites, such as Sports Illustrated, aren’t confident in FSU’s ability to gain that elusive sixth win, and don’t even have the ’Noles projected in a bowl at all.

Music City Bowl: ACC/Big Ten/Notre Dame vs. SEC

Nashville, Tennessee

December 29th, 2017

247 Sports has Florida State pinned to the Music City Bowl with a rematch against Auburn. The last time these two met was in the 2013 National Championship Game— I’m pretty sure ya’ll know how that went.

Belk Bowl: ACC vs. SEC

Charlotte, North Carolina

December 29th, 2017

A Florida State vs. South Carolina matchup, however this time in the Belk Bowl by CBS Sports. Florida State has never played in the Belk Bowl before and is 16-3 all-time vs. South Carolina.

TaxSlayer Bowl: ACC/Big 10/Notre Dame vs. SEC

Jacksonville, Florida

December 30th, 2017

Another FSU vs. South Carolina matchup, from SB Nation, however this one in the all-special TaxSlayer Bowl just a few hours from Tallahassee. Both of ESPN’s analysts also have the Seminoles heading to Jacksonville facing off between Kentucky or LSU.

Sun Bowl: ACC vs. Pac-12

El Paso, Texas

December 29th, 2017

Florida State has never won the Sun Bowl, however also haven’t been a participant since 1966. Nevertheless, USA Today has FSU projected here and playing Arizona.