College Football Week 10 Power Rankings

The Louisville Cardinals still can’t crack the top four, even after their 52-7 blowout win at Boston College, and they have their schedule to blame.

Which win was the Cardinals best of the season? Florida State? If so, and I believe it is, it’s a good win, but nowhere near enough. Louisville ran into the Seminoles in Week Three, where they won in blowout fashion 63-20. What’s the biggest problem with that statement?

It took place in Week 3.

It has been no secret that the selection committee for the College Football Playoff favors games won late in the season, and I think that could hurt the Cardinals with their upcoming schedule. The win against Florida State was huge for Louisville don’t get me wrong, but how much of a difference would it be in the eyes of the voters if this win took place last week instead of in Week 3? You would see them ranked higher than 6th right now.

But instead the Cardinals won 52-7 at Boston College, a game where quarterback Lamar Jackson had seven total touchdowns. Can we give that man the Heisman already? Looking ahead the Cardinals still have Wake Forest at home, Houston on the road, and then their in-state rivals Kentucky at home. Does anyone see a true, statement win with their last three games remaining?

Not me.

That’s what is going to hurt Louisville the most. I guess a win at Houston could provide more strength to their schedule, but then again the Cougars have lost two of their last four after starting the season 5-0. Their schedule this season simply hasn’t been that competitive. Take out the Florida State win that I previously mentioned, then what game was their best win? Duke? At Virginia? There’s just not much to work with, especially due to the fact that they might not even have a chance to play in the ACC Championship game.

If Louisville doesn’t get any help, meaning losses from the other top five, I don’t think they will find themselves in the top four at the end of the season. They obviously still have a chance and I’m not sitting here today telling you they don’t because that would be crazy, but it won’t be easy. Especially if Ohio State beats Michigan in the last week of the regular season.

Next Matchup: Wake Forest