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Bowl projections: Slotting all 47 games as defining Week 10 reshapes College Football Playoff bracket
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Georgia secured its spot as the No. 2 team in the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings after a dominant win over Ole Miss, while Notre Dame's victory over previously unbeaten No. 1 Miami likely guarantees them a playoff berth.
- The SEC continues to dominate the CFP landscape, with projections suggesting up to five SEC teams could make the 12-team playoff bracket, potentially setting a new league record.
- Several bowl game projections highlight key matchups, including Syracuse vs. Appalachian State in the San Juan Bowl, Louisville vs. Minnesota in the Gasparilla Bowl, and USC vs. Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl, reflecting shifting team performances and bowl eligibility battles.
- The CFP bracket projections feature top teams like Georgia, Utah, Miami, and UCLA in quarterfinal matchups, with semifinal games anticipated between Georgia vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl and Miami vs. Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.
- Notable storylines include New Mexico's rise as a Group of Six contender, Texas Tech and USC vying for Big 12 championship positioning, and Ohio State and LSU facing uncertain postseason futures after recent losses.
