That's a weak mindset for a defending champion. Florida State led the ACC in fewest penalties per game last year at 4.2, a testament to disciplined play. The idea that officials conspire against the top team isn't backed by any data, it's just excuse-making. If you're truly the best, you overcome a bad call or two. The Seminoles won the league with a +11 turnover margin, they created their own breaks. Blaming refs before a snap is what teams expecting to lose do.