Miami's odds to make the College Football Playoff didn't fall drastically after Friday's loss, but its margin for error is shrinking.

Unexpected performances and surprising results are a feature of college football. Where will they happen? Our experts offer Week 8 bold predictions.

After its win against No. 2 Miami, here's a look at Louisville's potential path to the College Football Playoff:

Saturday's game between the Fighting Irish and Trojans has incredible significance for both on and off the field.

Carson Beck and the Miami Hurricanes were the first shoe to drop in Week 8 of the college football season. Beck threw four interceptions against the Louisville

Suffice it to say Notre Dame's tilt with 20th-ranked USC is an elimination game of sorts for the Irish, while the Trojans will have two additional opportunities at garnering a second ranked win the rest of the way after this weekend following their victory over Michigan.

No. 20 USC (+9½) at No. 13 Notre Dame (6:30 p.m., NBC 5, Peacock, 780-AM): If the Irish survive this one, they’re going to the playoff. They do — in a real Shillelagh smasher — 38-34.

James Franklin said he is still trying to wrap his head around his abrupt firing at Penn State six days ago. He was direct and spoke confidently about how his ultimate head coaching goal hasn't changed during a Saturday morning exclusive interview on ESPN's "College GameDay" on Oct. 18.

The Georgia Bulldogs earned the No. 2 seed in the first 12-team College Football Playoff last season. Georgia's season came to an end against No. 7 Notre Dame, and the Irish went on to play in the national title game before losing to No.