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Louisville Football: Predicting the Week 13 College Football Playoff Poll

By Derek Snyder

Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before a game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) warms up before a game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) celebrates with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Cole Hikutini (18) celebrates with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Louisville Cardinals (9-2)

The Cardinals received an absolute beating by the Houston Cougars last Thursday night. There was so much excitement and expectation going into the game that the Cards just crumbled under the pressure. The Cougars led from the start and dominated until the end.

It was extremely disappointing for a team that felt they deserved a shot at Alabama, but it was clear that they wouldn’t have had a chance. Maybe next year Louisville fans, maybe next year.

I think the committee will be tough on Louisville, but won’t drop them beneath the top nine. They are still one of the most talented teams in the country and will, more than likely, finish the season at 10-2 and head to the Orange Bowl.

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