Florida Teams Suffer Historic 0-9 Loss Across Major College Football

During the weekend of November 10, 2024, Florida's FBS and FCS college football teams experienced a historic defeat, finishing with a combined record of 0-9. This marked a particularly grim record for the state, as it only occurred for the second time since October 2020. On Saturday alone, the state's seven FBS teams, including Miami, Florida State, and Florida, all suffered losses, culminating in the worst one-day performance in the history of state-level college football. Miami's loss was particularly hard-felt, ending their unbeaten start against Georgia Tech, while Florida State faced a shocking defeat against Notre Dame, losing 52-3. The failures did not stop on Saturday but included a Thursday loss by Florida Atlantic, which contributed to the dismal weekend total. Florida's top traditional programs, such as the Hurricanes and Gators, have seldom had days like this, highlighting the unusual nature of the results. With Miami's 9-1 record being the only silver lining amid the distress, the overall picture remains bleak as no other teams in the state possess a winning record. As a result of these performances, the overall health of Florida's football programs appears uncertain, raising questions about future improvements and talent development. Coach Billy Napier of Florida expressed optimism about youth talent but acknowledged the poor results. Stakeholders in the state's athletic community are concerned about the ramifications of this historically bad performance and what it means for the programs going forward.