After finishing the 2016 with a 9-3 record the Cardinals were ranked #13 by the College Football Playoff Committee in their final rankings.
Florida State was ranked #11 in the final rankings and was granted the Orange Bowl. The Cards will play in the Citrus Bowl.
RANK TEAMRECORD
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1

Alabama
13-0
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2

Clemson
12-1
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3

Ohio State
11-1
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4

Washington
12-1
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5

Penn State
11-2
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6

Michigan
10-2
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7

Oklahoma
10-2
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8

Wisconsin
10-3
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9

Southern California
9-3
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10

Colorado
10-3
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11

Florida State
9-3
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12

Oklahoma State
9-3
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13

Louisville
9-3
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14

Auburn
8-4
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15

Western Michigan
13-0
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16

West Virginia
10-2
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17

Florida
8-4
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18

Stanford
9-3
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19

Utah
8-4
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20

Louisiana State
8-4
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21

Tennessee
8-4
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22

Virginia Tech
9-4
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23

Pittsburgh
8-4
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24

Temple
10-3
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25

Navy
9-3
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