For those of you who are tired of seeing the same teams in the College Football Playoff -- and there are many of you -- the first two weeks of the 2021 season must be warming the cockles of your hearts. The CFP projection has changed twice in as many weeks with Clemson and now Ohio State on the outside looking in.
First, Georgia defeated Clemson 10-3 in a defensive slugfest to cap Week 1, effectively taking away the Tigers' ability to control their own fate in the CFP chase. Then on Saturday, No. 12 Oregon traveled to Columbus, Ohio, and knocked off No. 3 Ohio State, 35-28.
That is not only a huge win for the Ducks but also for the beleaguered Pac-12. The conference is looking to put a team in the CFP for the first time since Washington claimed a spot five seasons ago. Oregon has given life to those hopes.
In fact, the Ducks are now projected to be the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff, projected to face No. 1-seed Alabama. Some things never change, and the Crimson Tide at the top of the projections is seemingly one of those things.
The other semifinal is now projected to be No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 3 Oklahoma. The Bulldogs had a surprisingly easy time with UAB on Saturday, while the Sooners are taking care of Western Carolina.
College Football Playoff
| Date | Game / Loc. | Matchup | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 10 | National Championship | Title game | Semifinal winners |
Dec. 31 | Orange Bowl | Semifinal | (1) Alabama vs. (4) Oregon |
Dec. 31 | Cotton Bowl | Semifinal | (2) Georgia vs. (3) Oklahoma |
Stay tuned for Jerry Palm's complete bowl projections, which will be available early Sunday afternoon.
Bagikan Berita Ini
0 Response to "College football bowl projections: Oregon powers into playoff, taking Ohio State's spot in latest shakeup - CBSSports.com"
Post a Comment