Despite being denied a spot in the College Football Playoff, the Florida State Seminoles have learned their postseason fate. They will be returning to the Orange Bowl for the first time since 2014, where they will face off against the No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs.

The matchup between the two teams will take place on Saturday, December 30, kicking off at 4 p.m. from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. According to DraftKings, Florida State enters the game as a 13-point underdog to Georgia.

This opportunity for the Seminoles comes after their impressive 13-0 record, which they achieved with a victory in the ACC Championship game. In that game, Florida State displayed an outstanding defensive effort, securing a dominant win over No. 14 Louisville with a score of 16-6. The Seminoles recorded a season-high seven sacks, 14 tackles for loss, and 10 pass breakups, highlighting the strength of their defense.

With this victory, Florida State claimed their 16th ACC championship and their fifth ACC Championship Game victory. They are in esteemed company, as the 2023 team joins the ranks of the 2013 National Championship team (14-0) and the 2014 College Football Playoff team (13-1) as the only teams in program history with 13 wins.

The Seminoles will enter the Orange Bowl on an impressive 19-game winning streak, the second-longest streak in program history and the third-longest in ACC history. Their success has allowed them to earn the distinction of having the top scoring defense in the ACC, along with having the highest scoring offense in the conference.

Florida State's journey to this point has been marked by excellence and achievement. They set a program record with 25 All-ACC selections, a testament to the depth and talent of the team. Additionally, they led the nation in various defensive categories, including opponent completion percentage, pass breakups, passes defended, and fewest turnovers.

In terms of their history at the Orange Bowl, the Seminoles hold a 5-5 record. Their most recent appearance in 2016 saw them emerge victorious against Michigan. Florida State has faced Georgia twice before in bowl games, in the 1984 Citrus Bowl and the 2003 Sugar Bowl.

As the Seminoles prepare to take on Georgia in the Orange Bowl, fans and supporters eagerly anticipate what promises to be an intensely competitive showdown. The stage is set, and football enthusiasts worldwide will be tuned in to witness these two powerhouse programs clash in the battle for Orange Bowl supremacy.