College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 3

Sep 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) sacks Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) during the second half at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Louisville defeated Florida State 63-20. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

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After a first fortnight of the season looking rusty on offense, Clemson came out against their FCS opposition and steamrolled South Carolina State early and often. Three different players threw touchdown passes, led by Deshaun Watson’s three passing scores. The Bulldogs didn’t provide much of a test for the Tigers, with the two teams agreeing to play 12-minute quarters in the second half. The defense held South Carolina State to just 102 total yards of offense and forced two turnovers in the shortened game, and might earn a few number-one votes in the Top 25.

Did the Tigers offense finally flip the switch to return to its dominant form of 2015, or was this merely a mirage against a marginal opponent? We’ll know more when Clemson takes on ACC Coastal leader Georgia Tech on Thursday night, and then they’ll have to follow it up with a home game against fellow Atlantic contender Louisville.

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