The simple fact is that the Huskies will have to run the table to even get consideration for the CFP. Even achieving that difficult task, it would probably also need Auburn to not be mediocre for addl validation. An 8-4, 7-5 Auburn record would take much away from the closeness of their game.
Given the fact that they have lost two of their most important components on offense, with likely more injuries to follow, it would probably take a Herculean effort at this point. They would have to get through what looks to be a very strong Stanford squad and even if they did, a probable Pac-12 championship game with USC. There will be other tough games too with Oregon, Utah, etc.
I always felt this team had the potential to go a long way but it takes a little luck too. Udub doesn't get yearly top-10 recruiting classes and it's unlikely that they ever will, so it's a strike-while-the-iron-is-hot kinda thing. I'm excited about Eason as QB next year but he won't have quite the supporting cast.
In either case: IT'S GREAT TO BE A HUSKY!!!