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Best-case scenarios for all 8 College Football Playoff contenders

By Chris Peterson

Nov 11, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrates with teammates after an interception against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 11, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrates with teammates after an interception against the Mississippi Rebels in the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 18, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Brock Glenn (11) and head coach Mike Norvell talk after a play during the fourth quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Brock Glenn (11) and head coach Mike Norvell talk after a play during the fourth quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Florida State

Despite their 12-0 record, the Seminoles have a tenuous hold it seems on the No. 4 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Starting quarterback Jordan Travis was knocked out of the season and the Noles aren’t the same team without him. Yet, they haven’t lost either and this game against Louisville will give them a chance to beat a ranked opponent with their backup quarterback.

If the Seminoles fail though, I don’t see any scenario where a 12-1 Florida State team makes the playoff. They wil be out.

Florida State still has a good team though and as much as some college football fans want them out, even as a 13-0 team, it’s hard to see that happening. However, it’s also hard to argue that FSU is one of the four best teams without Jordan Travis.

Best-case scenario: Just win and pray. 

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