What a thrilling weekend of college football. Some teams took care of business in their games, while others in playoff contention were upset by teams with losing records.
There was even a top-five matchup that raised questions about whether one of the teams truly deserves a spot in the 12-team field.
With just one more week left in the regular season before conference championships take over, here is our updated projection for the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, featuring a significant rise for Kirby Smart and Georgia football.
Projected 12-team CFP bracket
Seed
Team
1
Oregon
2
Texas
3
Miami (FL)
4
Boise State
5
Ohio State
6
Penn State
7
Notre Dame
8
Georgia
9
Indiana
10
Tennessee
11
SMU
12
Arizona State
Key Takeaways
The SEC had a rough weekend. Three SEC teams vying for a CFP spot lost to teams with .500 or worse records. This includes Alabama and Ole Miss, both now outside the 12-team bracket, and Texas A&M, which is no longer in the running for an at-large bid. The Rebels and Tide need a lot of help to make it into the field with three losses, but the Aggies still control their fate, as they can still win the SEC title with two more victories.
Indiana is a team that’s sparking debates. With a 10-1 record, the Hoosiers still lack a signature win. They had a chance to prove themselves against Ohio State this weekend but were blown out 38-15. Despite that, Indiana remains in position to earn an at-large bid if they win their final game, due to the SEC’s poor performance.
Arizona State replaces BYU as the Big 12 champion after a 28-23 victory over BYU.
With Alabama and Ole Miss out of the CFP race, Tennessee and SMU have moved into the field for now. SMU could still win the ACC and secure a top-four seed, while Tennessee must beat Vanderbilt this weekend to guarantee their playoff spot.
With one more week of regular-season action remaining, anything can happen. This weekend proved that any team can lose at any time. However, next week will give a clearer picture as more teams lock in their spots in the playoff with at-large bids.
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