Think about the traits of college football playoff teams through the years and you’ll see most have an experienced quarterback, efficient ground game, veteran offensive line, an aggressive defense that makes stops and a consistent kicking game.

Florida State has 10 departures for the NFL but the roster is still loaded with transfer and high school talent. The Seminoles have been a hot pick to make the expanded 12-team playoff field in 2024, with The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman perhaps the most bullish at No. 3.

If you’ve been reading the Osceola’s preseason preview series, let’s start with a thank you as we try to get you through a shorter but hot summer as FSU football opens preseason camp on Wednesday

Let’s take a look at why FSU is a good pick to make the playoff and one potential stumbling block.