College football bowl projections: Slotting all 46 games after historic week of upsets

Key Points:

• The SEC is expected to have multiple three-loss teams in the College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket this season, reflecting the conference's current chaos and competitiveness, with projections showing several SEC teams finishing with 9-3 or 10-2 records.
• Notable upsets in Week 7, including Texas' loss to Florida, Georgia's upset by Auburn, and Alabama's defeat at Tennessee, have significantly shaken up CFP projections and bowl game matchups.
• The CFP is projected to expand to 24 teams by the 2027 season, which may end the SEC Championship Game as currently known and create tough selection decisions due to the depth of quality SEC teams.
• Bowl game projections highlight a range of matchups, including Alabama vs. UCLA in the first round of the CFP and high-stakes games like Ole Miss vs. Georgia in the Cotton Bowl and Tennessee vs. Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
• Injuries and performance fluctuations, such as Ohio State's quarterback injury and LSU's challenging remaining schedule, are critical factors influencing teams' CFP chances and bowl game placements this season.