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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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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) outruns Clemson linebacker Korrin Wiggins (15) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) outruns Clemson linebacker Korrin Wiggins (15) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Clemson won 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Florida State continues to climb in the polls

The main thing that everyone wants to blame Louisville for is their lack of a strength of schedule. While I would argue that’s not their fault, it is something that the committee is going to seriously take into consideration. This is why Florida State climbing in the polls is so important.

The Cardinals destroyed the Seminoles early in the season, however FSU is starting to gain some momentum over this past month. They are currently ranked 17th and have a great opportunity to keep moving up after upcoming games against Syracuse and Florida.

Nothing but good things can come out of the Seminoles getting on a roll and it looks like that’s exactly what they are doing.

I don’t think they can get into the top 10 by season’s end, but top 15 or top 13 is a definite possibility, which would seriously help the Cards.

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