.David Hale, ESPN Workers WriterSep 14, 2024, 06:14 PM ETCloseCollege volleyball reporter.Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware.If university regulation football were an animation, there would've been actually a moment final December, just after the committee shunned an undefeated Florida Condition team coming from the playoff, when Mike Norvell will've concluded this was as negative as points might receive, all while unknowingly standing under a piano perilously being lifted up to a 20th-floor window.Of course, after Fla Condition fell to Norvell's previous institution, Memphis, 20-12 on Saturday, it is actually completely achievable the Seminoles would certainly prefer the piano to reality.Nine months back, Florida Condition possessed the planet's sympathy-- at the very least the portion of the globe that do not chant "S-E-C, S-E-C" at wedding ceremonies, funeral services as well as little ones's gatherings. It was quick and easy to as if that staff. It was actually a group that battled more difficult after losing QB Jordan Travis, that gave all it needed to always keep succeeding, that skipped its shot at the playoff certainly not because of its own blunders but because of the board's whim.Editor's Picks1 RelatedNow, there is no compassion. There is just an unusual mix of shame, stress as well as darker humor, like spilling a beverage down the face of your pants.The named beneficiary of the committee's decision was actually Alabama, as well as things could possess quickly changed towards a hopeless 2024 for the Tide, also. They dropped their playoff game, swung adieu to the greatest trainer in the sporting activity's background, after that viewed a departure of players into the portal, consisting of 5 that left for Tallahassee.And however, on the exact same time Fla Condition reached a brand new low point, Alabama stretched the very same muscle mass it thus usually performed under Chip Saban, wiping out Wisconsin 42-10 responsible for a five-touchdown functionality coming from Jalen Milroe.In an even more merely globe, Florida State may've gotten a little excellent aura after the indignity of its playoff snub. In an even more fair globe, Alabama might, merely the moment, be actually dealt a bad hand.But university football has verified, over and over, it does not care about justness, but it carries out possess one heck of a feeling of humor.So in Madison, the Tide pertained to get down.Alabama gamers jump around during Dive Around pic.twitter.com/OytiNveT43u2014 Patrick Greenfield (@PCGreenfield) September 14, 2024 And in Tallahassee, Fla Condition prepares to pack it up and also pack it in.For Alabama, the lineup turn over simply clearance for brand-new celebrities, like fresher receiver Ryan Williams, that captured 4 receptions for 78 gardens as well as a goal in Saturday's gain. Williams is actually simply 17-- born merely 7 months prior to Saban coached his very first activity at Alabama, certainly not old adequate to even don't forget there was actually a time one thing like an 0-3 beginning will be unbelievable at Florida State.For FSU, there is actually no clear pathway forward. DJ Uiagalelei has actually been awful, the ground activity has actually mustered little, the offensive line that was actually meant or else be a toughness got battered by a Group of 5 course, and the defense, which played its greatest video game Saturday, still is full of openings. For the Seminoles, the only silver edging to take from this unpleasant start to the season is it might have reduced the system's media valuation enough that it may run away the ACC for a typical departure fee as well as some Kohl's cash.Nine months earlier, there may be a realistic discussion regarding the comparison resumu00e9s of Alabama as well as Fla State. On Sunday, throughout office rests of the Tide's clunk of Wisconsin, it was possible to flip in between advertisements for "9-1-1: Lone Celebrity" featuring a large learn derailment and an FSU game including a a lot more scary train wreck.To witness what's happened Fla Condition in the time due to the fact that the board provided its own verdict is actually difficult to understand, an avalanche of unending suffering usually booked for "Saw" movies or minor weather issues at LAX.But it costs thinking about how completely incomprehensible it is for Alabama to be listed below, too-- 3-0 along with a street gain in Big Ten nation merely months after Saban's leave. Alabama has actually been the model for sustained achievement for a production, and also uniformity was actually usually credited to Saban's relentlessness. However also he connected with an aspect through which it was actually opportunity for something brand-new, as well as but Alabama keeps connecting along-- one prevailing win after another, as reputable as the sunrise.None of the is proof the board acquired its choice straight, naturally. That was actually last time-- a various crew, a different opportunity. But it is actually evidence that in this particular turbulent sport, greatness is short lived and also possibility frequently brushes past like a Fla State linebacker missing a take on at free throw line of scrimmage.And also at a place like Alabama, a program that has actually stood up defiantly against the winds of adjustment for 16 years right now, it's consistently much better to cherish the advantages while you have them. Considering that if there is actually everything we've learned from enjoying Fla Condition these previous nine months it's this: It can consistently receive worse.Jump to: LSU endures|Character shifts|Arizona's best crew The initial 56 minutes of Saturday's activity against South Carolina was much coming from positive for LSU.A series of exclusive staffs gaffes, two turn overs and also some large operates by Gamecocks QB LaNorris Sellers had the Tigers playing catchup typically. South Carolina leapt out to a 24-10 top, saw LSU draw ahead of time temporarily in the 4th quarter, after that saw Spacecraft Sanders explode for a 66-yard score.play1:20 Leaping block rejects LSU punt, establishes South Carolina TDMaurice Brown II blocks the LSU punting, which sets up a Raheim Sanders touchdown to pad the Gamecocks' lead.With lower than four mins to play, LSU routed by 4, and also Brian Kelly had actually gone through all 6 stages of sorrow: Frustration, indignation, violence, anger, asking to talk to the manager and also, ultimately, reflecting the implementation his players.But Garrett Nussmeier rode to the saving along with his 29-yard fulfillment to Kyren Lacy to jumpstart a 55-yard touchdown travel to put LSU up 36-33. South Carolina had one last gap at the gain, seeking a 49-yard field goal as time ended, but it overlooked, providing Kelly an odds to commemorate a hard-earned win before going back to his office to view film and yell in to a pillow.Week 3 vibe shiftsTrending down: Finishing all your throwsThe really good news for Michigan QB Davis Warren is actually every successfully pass he included Michigan's 28-18 win over Arkansas State on Saturday was actually caught.The trouble is, 3 of them were found through Arkansas Condition players.So, below's where our company are actually along with the defending champs: After years spinning through a slide carousel of quarterbacks that gained their setting by discovering a golden ticket under a Detroit-style pizza, the Wolverines were dealt with to 2 seasons of J.J. McCarthy and assumed possibly traits had transformed forever. As an alternative, Warren is averaging 6.1 yards-per-pass with 2 goals as well as six selections via three games.Now, USC is on deck next full week, as well as Michigan is left behind trying to find a response in between Warren or Alex Orji or to really hope there's an additional QB stowed away in Jim Harbaugh's deserted storage locker responsible for those cartons designated "signs for every single challenger, 2020-2023." Trending up: UNLV's case for Pac-12 expansionMatthew Sluka led an 18-play, 75-yard goal drive that chewed 9:31 off the appear the fourth one-fourth Friday evening, as well as UNLV upset Kansas 23-20. It was the Rebels' 2nd get an Energy 4 enemy presently this period after disposing Houston in the opener. Just how remarkable is that? Getting In Saturday, Northern Illinois' trouble of Notre Dame was the only various other Group of 5 draw an energy association foe.Like along with anything in Vegas, it is actually a little capability as well as a considerable amount of luck.play0:40 UNLV somehow produces crazy fumble vs. KansasMatthew Sluka fumbles the sphere, but in some way UNLV keeps ownership after the round styles numerous Kansas gamers' hands.Still, it's secure to point out Barry Odom possesses the Rebels coming to a head at the right time, with UNLV's purchases sound to the growing Pac-12 right now looking rather sturdy: A big market, a great crew, and also accessibility to myriad all-night buffets. After that all Odom needs to have to accomplish is actually take that Pac-12 payment in potato chips, wager all of it on dark on a singular roulette twist, double down 2 or 3 more opportunities, and also boost-- UNLV is enjoying with SEC money.Land of the climbing Sun DevilsA year earlier, Arizona was the favorite of the university soccer world after a skylarking 10-3 season, while Arizona Condition was actually a laughing stock required to start a carolers of straining quarterbacks perhaps including a couple guys they located hanging around outside a Tempe In-N-Out Burger.What a difference a year makes.Arizona swayed farewell to move coach Jedd Fisch, that left for Washington, and also opened this season with pair of unimpressive gain New Mexico as well as Northern Arizona before being up to Kansas State 31-7 on Friday. It was actually Arizona's worst outrageous efficiency considering that being locked out at Colorado in 2021. The Sun Devils, on the contrary, discovered a QB in Sam Leavitt and also are actually using high after discontinuing Texas Condition on Thursday 31-28, beginning 3-0 for the first time because 2019. Arizona State is the shock crew of 2024 so far (unless you count bad shocks, which Florida Condition wishes you don't), and Dillingham's turnaround of a course left behind in shambles after the Herm Edwards age finished specifically as every person claimed it will.