It’s difficult to digest, but an objective collection of data points to Florida State being the worst team in the state in 2018.

That’s not the worst among the traditional Big Three -- FSU, Florida, and Miami -- but worst among the seven in-state teams that play in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

The S&P+ analytic system ranks teams through a series of metrics -- including efficiency, explosiveness and opponent strength -- ranks FSU as the No. 87 overall team in the country.

Comparatively, UCF (9-0) is No. 7, Florida (7-3) is No. 22, Miami (5-5) is No. 30, USF (7-3) is No. 58, FAU (5-5) is No. 61 and FIU (7-3) is No. 86.

The Seminoles are coming off three consecutive losses in which they’ve been outscored 148-51 and have two remaining games against Boston College and Florida. The S&P+ has BC as the No. 46 team nationally and Florida at No. 22. Both teams are expected to be favorites over FSU, which must win the two games in order to extend its active bowl streak to 37 seasons.

Per the S&P+ (you can check it out here), FSU's offense is 104th nationally, its defense is 43rd and special teams is 101.