Louisville's victory over Clemson marks a significant turning point, as it was the first time an unranked opponent beat the Tigers at home by double digits.
The landscape of the College Football Playoff changes dramatically; with 12 teams, what constitutes a "playoff team" now includes 'good' teams, not just the traditionally great ones.
Reflecting on Nebraska's struggles since joining the Big Ten, it highlights how a historically strong program can falter greatly over time without bowl appearances.
Clemson and Texas A&M's losses might have effectively sealed their playoff fate, unless they can perform miraculous recoveries by winning their conferences.
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