It's a well-earned spot in the first CFP rankings after what Louisville was able to accomplish this past Saturday. Heading into Death Valley, the Cardinals dominated then-No. 11 Clemson for a majority of the night, securing their first ever win over the Tigers with a resounding 33-21 victory.

The Alabama Crimson Tide benefitted from some upsets of Top 15 teams last Saturday during a bye week for coach Kalen DeBoer and players. The previously eighth-ranked Clemson Tigers fell 33-21 to Louis

Alabama made the four-team College Football Playoff eight times in 10 seasons – the most appearances of any school in the FBS. Now, the Crimson Tide (6-2) – ranked No. 11 in the AP Poll – figures to be on the fringe when the first set of College Football Playoff rankings are released Tuesday.