Clemson owned the ACC a year ago, but the competition promises to get tougher in 2016. With that in mind, we’re looking at what the league’s other bowl teams must do to bridge the gap. Next up: Florida State.
How they make it: The offense takes a small step forward in 2016, and the rest of the pieces fall nicely into place. It’s actually a pretty simple scenario for Jimbo Fisher’s crew. After winning three straight ACC titles from 2012 through 2014, the Seminoles endured what was considered a down season last year — but one loss came on a miracle return of a missed field goal, and another came on the road to Clemson in a game when FSU did as much to bottle up Deshaun Watson & Co.