Drawing conclusions from Week 8

ByCHRIS MORRIS
October 19, 2014, 1:08 PM

— -- Each Sunday during the season, ESPN.com will highlight four storylines that had an impact on the College Football Playoff race.

No. 2 Florida State 31, No. 5 Notre Dame 27

The Seminoles strong-armed the Fighting Irish, wrestling back from a 17-10 halftime deficit to win their 23rd consecutive game and overcome perhaps their toughest remaining test. FSU has five unranked opponents left, beginning with a road trip to Louisville on Oct. 30, followed by Virginia.