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Week 6 upended the College Football Playoff landscape, with UCLA, Wake Forest, and Iowa emerging as top contenders. Georgia and Alabama remain elite, while Texas and Ohio State face scrutiny. Bowl projections now feature unique matchups like the Steve Sarkisian Bowl.
Following Week 5 of the 2026 college football season, Alabama has climbed to the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff (CFP) projections after a 56-23 victory over Mississippi State. Missouri’s decisive win over Florida vaulted them into the top 12, while Utah secured the Big 12 conference championship projection. Miami remains the No. 1 seed, and Ohio State holds the No. 3 spot. The first-round CFP matchups include Boise State vs. Alabama, BYU vs. Georgia, Missouri vs. Indiana, and UCLA vs. Mississippi State. Quarterfinals feature Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, and Texas. Semifinals are projected to pair Georgia vs. Miami and Indiana vs. Ohio State, with the national championship in Las Vegas.
Alabama’s 56-23 road victory over Mississippi State solidifies its status as a top contender, moving it to the No. 2 seed in updated College Football Playoff projections. Meanwhile, Florida’s 45-17 loss to Missouri marks the only top-10 upset of the week, jeopardizing its playoff hopes. The SEC dominates the top four seeds, with Texas and Georgia also featured, while Ohio State and Miami remain strong contenders. Bowl projections show significant shifts, with new teams like Florida State and North Texas entering the postseason landscape.
Ole Miss enters the College Football Playoff bracket after defeating LSU, while Texas A&M and USC drop out following losses. Louisville gains ground in the ACC, and bowl organizers face uncertainty over future formats.
After Week 1, emphatic wins by Miami and LSU boost their national-title aspirations and push CBS Sports' CFP bracket into new shape, with Boise State slipping into the top G5 auto-bid discussion. The projected playoff field is led by No. 1 Miami, followed by Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Texas, with a mix of other contenders (Texas Tech, Indiana, Oregon, LSU, BYU, SMU, Boise State) rounding out the field and Dec. 18–19, 2026 game dates and sites laid out.
Week 11 college football upsets significantly altered the playoff and bowl projections, with Ohio State projected as the No. 1 seed, Texas Tech rising after a Big 12 title win, and the ACC race wide open. The SEC may face bowl eligibility issues, leading to conference slot shuffling, while postseason matchups are set with detailed projections for all bowls and playoff games.
With college football's conference championships concluded, projections for the 12-team Playoff suggest Oregon and Georgia as the top seeds, followed by Boise State and Arizona State. Clemson may be seeded 11th or 12th, depending on whether SMU or Alabama secures the last at-large spot. Notre Dame and Texas are projected as the 5th and 6th seeds, respectively. Other bowl predictions include BYU vs. Colorado in the Alamo Bowl and Miami vs. Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. The final Playoff and bowl lineups will be influenced by the committee's decisions.
The latest College Football Playoff rankings reveal significant shifts following a weekend of upsets, particularly affecting SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss, which have dropped in standings. With 77 teams eligible for 82 bowl slots, the postseason landscape is competitive, with several teams on the cusp of eligibility. The rankings and bowl projections highlight the impact of recent games, with Oregon, Texas, Miami, and Boise State leading the playoff race. The article discusses the implications of these rankings and the potential controversies surrounding playoff selections.
Nebraska football secured a bowl game appearance for the first time since 2016 after defeating Wisconsin 44-25. ESPN's Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach project Nebraska to face Georgia Tech, with Bonagura predicting the Pinstripe Bowl in New York and Schlabach the Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte. This marks a celebratory return to postseason play for Nebraska fans.
Alabama's chances of making the College Football Playoff (CFP) have diminished after a significant loss to Oklahoma, marking their third defeat of the season. Ole Miss also suffered a crucial loss, likely ending their CFP hopes. Georgia secured a spot in the SEC Championship, while Texas A&M's playoff hopes are slim despite a close loss to Auburn. Indiana remains in playoff contention despite losing to Ohio State. The CFP projections include Ohio State, Georgia, Boise State, and Miami as top seeds, with several other teams vying for at-large spots.
In the latest College Football Playoff projections, Colorado is set to win the Big 12 and secure a spot in the CFP field, while Boise State, as the Mountain West champion, earns a first-round bye by being ranked fourth. This scenario leaves Ole Miss out of the playoff picture, with Tennessee as the last team in. The Big Ten and SEC each have four teams in the projections, with one each from the ACC, Big 12, and Mountain West, plus Notre Dame. Upcoming games, including Indiana's matchup against Ohio State, could further impact these projections.
The latest bowl projections for the 2024 college football season highlight the dominance of the SEC and Big Ten, with recent upsets like Georgia Tech's win over Miami and Kansas's victory over Iowa State affecting the playoff landscape. The projections, based on the AP Poll and College Football Reference's Simple Rating System, outline potential matchups for various bowls, including the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. Key games include Alabama vs. Indiana and Ole Miss vs. Penn State in the first round, with potential quarterfinal matchups featuring teams like Notre Dame, Oregon, and Texas.
Tennessee is projected to miss the College Football Playoff despite a 10-2 record, potentially landing in the Las Vegas Bowl against Arizona State. The Citrus Bowl is unlikely due to Tennessee's recent appearance there. With other SEC teams like LSU, Texas A&M, and South Carolina projected at 9-3, the Citrus Bowl may select South Carolina for their momentum and ticket sales potential. The projections also include a shift in the Big 12 champion from BYU to Colorado, affecting other bowl matchups.
Alabama football's dominant 42-13 victory over LSU has bolstered its College Football Playoff (CFP) prospects, with projections suggesting a potential strong showing. CBS predicts Alabama will win the SEC and secure the No. 3 seed, earning a spot in the Peach Bowl, while 247Sports projects a No. 10 seed, facing Notre Dame in the first round. Alabama's performance, highlighted by Jalen Milroe's four rushing touchdowns, has kept their CFP hopes alive, while LSU's chances have diminished with their third loss.
CBS Sports has updated its projections for the College Football Playoff (CFP) and the full bowl slate following Week 10, based on the first CFP rankings of the year. The 12-team bracket includes Georgia as the projected No. 1 seed, with Ohio State, Miami, and Iowa State also securing top spots. Key matchups in November could alter these projections, as teams like Oregon, Alabama, and Notre Dame remain in contention. The projections also outline potential bowl game matchups, highlighting the dynamic nature of the college football season.