Ron DeSantis Says Florida Teams Would Have Won College Football Playoff Decades Ago

College Football Playoff Expansion

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is a four-team, single-elimination tournament that determines the national champion of college football in the United States. The CFP was created in 2014, replacing the Bowl Championship Series (BCS).

Ron DeSantis' Comments

In a recent interview, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that he believes that Florida teams would have won the CFP decades ago if it had been in place earlier.

"I think if you look back at the history of college football in Florida, we've had some great teams," DeSantis said. "I think if you had a playoff system in place, I think you would have seen Florida teams winning national championships on a regular basis."

History of Florida Football

Florida has a rich history of college football success. The Gators have won three national championships (1996, 2006, and 2008) and have appeared in 14 bowl games.

However, the Gators have not won a national championship since 2008. They have also not appeared in the CFP since its inception in 2014.

Conclusion

It is impossible to say for sure whether Florida teams would have won the CFP decades ago if it had been in place earlier. However, it is clear that Florida has a strong football tradition and has produced some great teams over the years.