College Football Playoff and Bowl Projections After Week 1: Notre Dame Remains Top Team
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Sports Illustrated has released its 2026–27 college football bowl projections following Week 1, featuring notable teams like Colorado and UMass making bowl appearances.
- The College Football Playoff projected rankings list Notre Dame, Ohio State, Georgia, and Miami as the top four teams heading into the postseason.
- The first round of the playoff includes matchups such as Boise State vs. LSU and USC vs. Texas, with quarterfinals and semifinals set for major bowls like the Cotton, Peach, Rose, and Fiesta Bowls.
- The National Championship is projected to be held in Las Vegas, featuring Ohio State against Miami.
- Several bowl games are scheduled from mid-December through early January, including traditional matchups and new contests like the Frisco Football Classic and Poinsettia Bowl, highlighting a diverse postseason slate.
