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-- Stability is so freaking hard in college football.

Simply winning consistently is a tremendously difficult proposition. Most of college football is a rollercoaster ride, and Clemson fans are still well acquainted with that experience even though the Tommy Bowden era is so far in the rear-view mirror.

But maintaining a perch in the rare air at the top of the mountain? Not sure everyone here in the Clemson bubble appreciates just how remarkable this run has been.

A total of 10 schools have occupied the 20 playoff slots over five seasons.