Say goodbye to OU, ND and FSU, and say hello to Louisville and A&M

ByHEATHER DINICH
September 18, 2016, 2:30 PM

— -- You thought you had it all figured out, didn't you?

Florida State and Clemson were the ACC's lone playoff contenders. Oklahoma was the Big 12's best. Michigan State? Once again playing the role of "little brother."

Then came Week 3.

Out with the old, in with the new. It was an elimination Saturday for several playoff contenders, but there was also a new wave of teams to be taken seriously. Here's a look at who got bumped from the conversation, and who emerged from the weekend with more legitimate College Football Playoff hopes:

ACC

Big 12

Big Ten

Pac-12

SEC

Others