2025-26 College Football Playoff Bowl Projections Released
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The 2025-26 college football bowl season is projected, with 41 games including six College Football Playoff matchups. Four Power Four champions and the top Group of Five team receive auto-bids. Early playoff projections show Ohio State, Texas, Clemson, and Iowa State as potential quarterfinalists. The expanded playoff includes seven returning teams and a possible first-time Group of Five representative. The Big 12, SEC, and ACC could yield surprises in at-large selections.
The 2025-26 college football bowl season is projected, with 41 games including six College Football Playoff matchups. Four Power Four champions and the top Group of Five team receive auto-bids. Early playoff projections show Ohio State, Texas, Clemson, and Iowa State as potential quarterfinalists. The expanded playoff includes seven returning teams and a possible first-time Group of Five representative. The Big 12, SEC, and ACC could yield surprises in at-large selections.
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