College Football Playoff: 5 dark horse teams who can make Playoff

Oct 10, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrates his second of three touchdowns with wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) in the first quarter of their game against the Miami Hurricanes at Doak Campbell Stadium. The Florida State Seminoles won 29-24. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports

Florida State has a shot to prove they’re in this with a win at No. 1 ranked Clemson.

They’re a blocked field goal away from being undefeated, but they’re still in good position for the rest of their season. A loss vs Clemson, and it sends their College Football Playoff hopes back to Tallahassee for 2017.

After Clemson, they draw NC State and Chattanooga, two teams that shouldn’t give them any problems. But then have to head to The Swamp, the first ranked matchup between these two since 2012. Florida obliterated Ole Miss at home, and with potential CFP implications for both programs, that could be the biggest game to ever be played in The Swamp.

Florida State definitely has a tough road ahead, but for being ranked outside the top 15, they have a great shot to boost their resume and make a statement. With an experienced, and improved quarterback such as Everett Golson, Heisman candidate Dalvin Cook, and a playmaker like Jalen Ramsey, this team has the power to go far.

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