Where does FSU football land in ESPN’s FPI rankings after Alabama loss

Florida State Seminoles football experienced a setback after a 50-36 home loss to Alabama, dropping two spots to No. 39 in ESPN's latest Football Power Index (FPI) rankings. The Seminoles, currently 1-2, boast an FPI rating of 7.8 entering their Week 4 game against Central Arkansas. Despite a 21-6 early lead against Alabama, the Crimson Tide ultimately secured the victory with 567 total yards.

Now, the Seminoles rank eighth among ACC teams in FPI, with Miami leading the conference at No. 6. Florida State's projected finish falls between 5.6-6.4, with a 52.7% chance of securing six wins. The Seminoles' chances of winning the ACC have plummeted to a mere 0.4%, and their College Football Playoff probability stands at 0.8%.

ESPN's FPI serves as a forward-looking gauge of team strength, calculated from 20,000 simulations using current results, team ratings, and the remaining schedule.