Alabama Moves to 3-Seed in College Football Playoff Field, Ohio State Replaces Georgia

In the latest college football bowl projections, significant shifts have occurred following the outcomes of Week 11 games. One of the most notable changes is Alabama‘s move to the 3-seed in the College Football Playoff field. This adjustment comes after Ole Miss defeated Georgia 28-10, knocking the Bulldogs out of the top spot in the SEC standings.

Ohio State has now taken over the top seed, replacing Georgia at the number one spot. BYU, projected to finish the season undefeated, is slated for the 2-seed. Despite Alabama’s strong performance, the two-loss difference is expected to keep them behind BYU in the rankings.

In the SEC, the scenario is complex, with Texas projected to finish first in the regular season, followed by a cluster of teams with two conference losses. Alabama is expected to win the SEC title game against Texas, securing their 3-seed in the playoff field.

The College Football Playoff predictions also see Miami, despite their loss to Georgia Tech, still in contention but facing a tougher path. Miami may need to win a tiebreaker to reach the ACC title game and is projected to face SMU in that matchup.

The first-round matchups in the 12-team playoff bracket include several intriguing games. One projection has Ohio State facing the winner of a game between Penn State and Notre Dame, while Alabama is set to face the winner of a game between Tennessee and another opponent. Other matchups include Oregon vs. the winner of a game involving Boise State, and Texas vs. the winner of a game involving Indiana.

The importance of conference championships is highlighted, with BYU, Boise State, Oregon, and Texas securing first-round byes as the highest-ranked conference champions. These teams will automatically be placed in contract-specific bowls, such as the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Sugar Bowl.