ACC Football: Week 12 Power Rankings

Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores a rushing touchdown as Syracuse Orange defensive back Daivon Ellison (19) dives in an attempt to make a tackle during the third quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Florida State won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is tackled by Houston Cougars cornerback Jeremy Winchester (24) during the third quarter at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

A loss doesn’t hurt the Louisville Cardinals in the power rankings, but it certainly ruins their College Football Playoff hopes. The Cardinals fell eight spots to 11th in this week’s AP Poll as a result of their 36-10 loss to Houston already.

It was the lowest point total achieved by Louisville’s offense all season. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was sacked 11 times in the game. Jackson was held to 33 rushing yards in the game as well, his lowest output of the season.

The Cardinals offense gained 312 yards of total offense in the game and a season-low 101 rushing yards. They fumbled the ball three times on offense.

It was just the second game of the season the Lousiville defense allowed more than 30 points in a game. The last time they allowed more than 30 points, it was to Clemson. They lost that game 42-36 as well.

This Week: Kentucky

The Cardinals don’t have much time to dwell on their loss to Houston, as rivalry week brings Kentucky this week. They’ve won the last five games over the Wildcats.

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