The past weekend was not a good one for Florida teams in both college football and the NFL. The combined record for Florida teams in the NFL, FBS, and FCS was 0-11 leading up to “Monday Night Football” where the Miami Dolphins aimed to break the losing streak for the state. The Dolphins managed to secure a win against the Los Angeles Rams with a score of 23-15 in Week 10, bringing their record to 3-6 and ending a three-game losing streak.
Although the Dolphins’ victory brought some relief, the rest of the teams in Florida did not fare as well. Week 11 of the 2024 college football season marked a historic moment as all six FBS teams from Florida lost their games in a single week for the first time since 1978. Florida State, Florida, Miami, UCF, USF, and FAU all suffered losses, with FIU being idle.
The NFL action on Sunday was no different for Florida teams, with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both facing defeats, bringing the total combined record for Florida teams to 0-8 for the weekend. Miami’s first loss of the season against Georgia Tech saw them drop to No. 12 in the AP Top 25 poll. Florida State also experienced a tough loss to Notre Dame, resulting in significant coaching changes within the program.
Other Florida teams like UCF, USF, FAU, Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, and Stetson also faced defeats in their respective games. UCF, which started the season strong at 3-0, has since struggled with six losses in their last seven games. USF, who had aspirations for the College Football Playoff, is now in danger of missing out on a bowl game.
The NFL games for Florida teams were also challenging, with the Jaguars losing to the Vikings and the Buccaneers falling to the 49ers. Despite efforts from players like Baker Mayfield, who tried to rally the Buccaneers, the teams were unable to secure wins. Florida A&M, Bethune-Cookman, and Stetson also faced losses in their matchups.
Overall, it was a tough weekend for Florida teams across both college football and the NFL. While the Miami Dolphins managed to secure a win, the rest of the teams faced significant challenges and losses, highlighting the competitive nature of football in the state of Florida.
