Louisville Lands in Top 15 of First College Football Playoff Rankings of 2023

The Cardinals land inside the top-15 of the first CFP rankings of the 2023 season.

Matthew McGavic | Oct 31, 2023

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - With as much debate as the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll both drum up, neither poll truly matters in this day and age of college football. The one that does, which is the College Football Playoff rankings, dropped their first poll of 2023 on Tuesday.

While the Louisville football program comes in at No. 15 in the most recent AP Top 25 and Coaches Polls, the CFP selection committee viewed them in slightly higher regard, placing them at the No. 13 spot in their first rankings of 2023. It's the Cardinals' (7-1, 4-1 ACC) highest placement in the CFP Rankings since coming in at No. 13 in the final rankings of 2016.

In their first action out of the bye week, Louisville used an efficient ground game and stifling defense to take down No. 20 Duke. Jawhar Jordan ran for 163 yards as part of a 234-yard effort on the ground by the Cardinals, while the Blue Devils were held to 202 yards of offense and 51 yards rushing.

Louisville will be back in action this weekend, continuing on their three-game home stand to host Virginia Tech. Kickoff against the Hokies is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4 at 3:30 p.m. EST.

Full College Football Playoff Selection Committee Rankings (2023 Week 10)

Ohio State (8-0)
Georgia (8-0)
Michigan (8-0)
Florida State (8-0)
Washington (8-0)
Oregon (7-1)
Texas (7-1)
Alabama (7-1)
Oklahoma (7-1)
Ole Miss (7-1)
Penn State (7-1)
Missouri (7-1)
Louisville (7-1)
LSU (6-2)
Notre Dame (7-2)
Oregon State (6-2)
Tennessee (6-2)
Utah (6-2)
UCLA (6-2)
USC (7-2)
Kansas (6-2)
Oklahoma State (6-2)
Kansas State (6-2)
Tulane (7-1)
Air Force (8-0)

(Photo of Louisville Players: Jared Anderson - Louisville Report)

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Published Oct 31, 2023

MATTHEW MCGAVIC

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic