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Louisville Football: 10 reasons to be optimistic about the Cards’ playoff chances

By Derek Snyder

Nov 12, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to avoid the tackle of Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Jessie Bates (3) during the second half at Papa John
Nov 12, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to avoid the tackle of Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Jessie Bates (3) during the second half at Papa John /
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Nov 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino on the side line during the second quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino on the side line during the second quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

8. These rankings are not final

We all have to keep remembering that the final College Football Playoff poll will not be released until after the conference championships. This means that every week when the poll is released that we don’t need to overreact too much.

Yes, we can all complain and be ticked off, but Louisville isn’t out of this thing just yet. Like we discussed, they have moved up every week, despite their “close wins”.

It can be easy to become disappointed and feel like all is lost, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Louisville has an extremely solid chance of finishing 11-1 this season and staying right in the mix.

They only need a few specific teams to go down for them to sneak into the playoffs.

Remember, these rankings aren’t final, don’t let it ruin your week.

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