Southern California’s defeat of UCLA moved the Trojans closer to the College Football Playoff in this week’s bowl projections. Clemson still leads.
Author: Erick Smith, USA TODAY
Clemson takes College Football Playoff spot in latest bowl projections
Oregon loses its place in the College Football Playoff field in this week’s bowl projections, opening the door for Clemson to make the field.
Georgia moves up to No. 1, TCU grabs fourth spot in College Football Playoff rankings
There was no mystery at the top of the second College Football Playoff rankings with Georgia holding the top spot. The big news was at No. 4.
No. 1 Georgia makes statement with dominating defensive effort against No. 3 Tennessee
In a matchup of the top-ranked offense and an elite defense, it was No. 1 Georgia that emerged with a dominating victory against No. 3 Tennessee.
Bowl projections: Loss won’t significantly hurt College Football Playoff chances of Georgia, Tennessee
Georgia and Tennessee face a major showdown Saturday. The loser still is in great shape to finish in the College Football Playoff bowl projections.
Bowl projections: Oregon squarely in College Football Playoff conversation after UCLA win
This week’s bowl projections look at how a big win against UCLA has put Oregon in position to reach the College Football Playoff if it keeps winning.
No. 8 Tennessee knocks off No. 1 Alabama with field goal on final play
Tennessee knocked off No. 1 Alabama 52-49 with Chase McGrath kicking the winning field goal with no time left. QB Hendon Hooker shined in the win.
10 teams can earn college football bowl eligibility Saturday and some can earn big bonuses for coaches
It’s only the second weekend in October, but 10 teams in college football can secure bowl eligibility this weekend and bonuses for their coaches.
Bowl projections: Georgia remains ahead of Alabama in race for College Football Playoff’s top seed
The fifth weekend of the college football season didn’t bring any changes to the major games in our latest bowl projections. but did bring clarity.
Bowl projections: Clemson takes Oklahoma’s spot in College Football Playoff
Week 4 drama has created change in the latest USA TODAY Sports bowl projections. Clemson joins the College Football Playoff with Oklahoma falling out.