As the college football regular season wraps up, the bowl projections are starting to take shape, with several teams already locking in their spots and others still vying for a chance to play in a bowl game.

College Football Playoff (CFP) Projections
The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff has added more excitement to the postseason. Here are the latest projections:
- Alabama has re-entered the playoff field, replacing Miami after their loss.
- Texas has taken over as the SEC champion, pushing Georgia out of the top spot.
- SMU is now the ACC representative after Miami’s loss.
- Notre Dame has improved its seeding and will host a first-round game.
- Penn State and Tennessee are also in the mix for the first-round byes.
Other Bowl Games
With 82 teams finishing bowl-eligible, there are plenty of exciting matchups to look forward to. Here are some notable projections:
- Las Vegas Bowl: Colorado vs. Michigan
- Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl: Miami vs. USC
- Cheez-It Citrus Bowl: Illinois vs. South Carolina
- Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Clemson vs. Iowa
- Music City Bowl: Michigan vs. Missouri
- ReliaQuest Bowl: Iowa vs. Mississippi
- Alamo Bowl: BYU vs. Colorado
- Holiday Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. Washington
Teams on the Bubble
Several teams are still in contention for a bowl spot but need to secure wins in their final games. Some of these teams include:
- Oklahoma Sooners: Projected to play in the Gasparilla Bowl against NC State or the Liberty Bowl against TCU.
- Vanderbilt Commodores: Likely to play in the Gasparilla Bowl against Pitt or USF.
Exciting Matchups
The bowl season promises some thrilling matchups, with potential for high-scoring games and standout performances from star players. Fans can look forward to:
- Camellia Bowl: Ohio vs. James Madison
- Boca Raton Bowl: Arkansas State vs. South Florida
- Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl: Marshall vs. Liberty
- LA Bowl: UNLV vs. Kansas State
- R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana vs. Jacksonville State
As the bowl selections are finalized, the excitement continues to build, with fans eagerly anticipating the matchups and the chance to see their favorite teams in action.