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College Football: Biggest dark-horse to win each Power Five league in 2022

By Connor Muldowney

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 30: Juju McDowell #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates with E.J. Jenkins #13 following a touchdown run during the first half of the Duke's Mayo Bowl against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium on December 30, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 30: Juju McDowell #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates with E.J. Jenkins #13 following a touchdown run during the first half of the Duke's Mayo Bowl against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bank of America Stadium on December 30, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /
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Florida State Seminoles quarterback AJ Duffy (10) looks for an open teammate as he runs the ball. The Florida State Seminoles hosted their annual Garnet and Gold spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, April 9, 2022.Fsu Spring Game286
Florida State Seminoles quarterback AJ Duffy (10) looks for an open teammate as he runs the ball. The Florida State Seminoles hosted their annual Garnet and Gold spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, April 9, 2022.Fsu Spring Game286 /

ACC: Florida State Seminoles

This might be a little shocking because the ACC has teams like Wake Forest, Miami, NC State, North Carolina, and Pitt all on the verge of breaking out. Well, Pitt just broke out with an ACC title in 2021, but they are hoping to stick around.

But Florida State has plenty of talent and I’m a believer that Mike Norvell is going to be the guy to turn the program around. After a 5-7 season and yet another missed bowl, I think the Seminoles are only going to get better and now that everyone is counting them out, they’re going to surprise.

Quarterback was an issue last season with McKenzie Milton and Jordan Travis splitting time and the latter is returning, but he’ll be pushed by Tate Rodemaker and blue-chip freshman AJ Duffy. The quarterback room should improve and you never know if there will be another addition after spring ball from the portal.

The offense has some really nice pieces and the defense isn’t losing a ton so this team should be more complete in 2022. Plus, the Seminoles are bringing in the No. 21 recruiting class in the nation along with 10 transfers, most of which will have immediate impacts.

Florida State has been a sleeping giant for too long.

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