Does FSU advance to CFP if victorious in ACC Championship?

The College Football Playoffs are rapidly approaching with a multitude of conference championship games set to take place first. A conference championship with some interesting circumstances surrounding it is the ACC championship game between the No. 5 ranked Florida State Seminoles and No. 10 Louisville Cardinals.

Both teams are riding successful 2023 seasons with FSU having a perfect 8-0 conference record compared to the 6-2 conference record for Louisville. The Seminoles are ranked first in offensive touchdowns, yards per attempt, and 20-yard plays in the ACC. Compared to the Cardinals who are ranked second in yards per attempt, and third in 20- yard plays, and offensive touchdowns. Needless to say, that based on those statistics, this should be a very competitive back and forth game.

Considering FSU's excellent season, it would seem like there is no possibility of them not making the College Football Playoffs but considering the factors revolving around the SEC championship game, that is not the case. Louisville is not going to make it easy considering their rush defense only gives up 3.29 yards per carry when going against Football Bowl Subdivision teams.

The Seminoles have wins over No. 13 LSU and No. 23 Clemson Tigers two teams that are prolifically synonymous with the College Football Playoffs. Both teams are also tied for most wins across the country this season against other bowl eligible programs with seven. The ACC championship will take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.