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College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 9

By Zach Bigalke

Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive back Jadar Johnson (18) intercepts a second quarter pass over Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Auden Tate (18) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson defensive back Jadar Johnson (18) intercepts a second quarter pass over Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Auden Tate (18) at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports /

The Seminoles lost any chance of winning the ACC this season after failing to secure their upset over Clemson on Saturday night. Florida State entered the fourth quarter with an eight-point lead, but the defense sputtered against Deshaun Watson and crew. Deondre Francois showed his inexperience as he finished under 50 percent completion rate and tossed an interception. Dalvin Cook was a bright spot, rushing for 169 yards and four scores, but it wasn’t enough to preserve victory in the end.

Given the attrition all around, Florida State is likely to remain in the AP Top 25 this week despite suffering its third loss of the year. All three losses have come against teams that are currently ranked, making it harder to completely punish the Seminoles. Jimbo Fisher’s team needs just one more win to secure bowl eligibility, which is the one goal still within their reach. FSU plays at NC State next week, then hosts Boston College in a Friday night showcase game on November 11. The Seminoles conclude their ACC slate at Syracuse before finishing the regular season at home against non-conference rival Florida.

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