Following a surprising 24-21 defeat against Georgia Tech in their season opener, Florida State coach Mike Norvell remains optimistic about the Seminoles' prospects, emphasizing that one game should not define their entire season. Nonetheless, the loss has already had an impact on their postseason predictions, as Florida State is no longer considered in some of the playoff projections.

Under the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, the Allstate Playoff Predictor initially gave Florida State a 36% chance of reaching the playoffs. However, their chances were significantly reduced to just 13% after the Week 0 upset.

The ACC, which Florida State is a part of, will see the number of teams representing the conference in the 12-team playoff field affected by the Seminoles' opening loss. The SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12 conferences are also in the spotlight as fans and experts eagerly debate which teams will secure coveted playoff spots.

The newly expanded playoffs bring opportunities for more contenders and more intense debates. The latest playoff predictions reveal a variety of teams vying for spots in the playoff field. Notable favorites like Georgia and Ohio State are consistently mentioned, but the field remains open for challenging teams to make their case.

In one set of predictions, the playoff field consists of Georgia, Ohio State, Kansas State, Miami, Memphis, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Clemson, Alabama, Oregon, LSU, and Penn State. The semifinalists in this scenario are Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Ole Miss, with Georgia and Ohio State ultimately reaching the finals.

In the ever-changing landscape of playoff forecasts, Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, Oregon, Penn State, and Notre Dame appear multiple times as potential playoff contenders. These powerhouse teams are joined by others such as Miami, Texas, Utah, and Ole Miss.

While Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech has undoubtedly impacted their playoff predictions, there is still a long season ahead. Coach Norvell and the Seminoles will be looking to bounce back and prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with in the ACC and beyond.