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Bowl Brawls: Big Teams Fight for Eligibility
24 Nov
Summary
- Two preseason Top 25 teams need wins for bowl eligibility.
- Penn State and Kansas State are fighting for postseason berths.
- CFP rankings unveiled as 35 bowls await FBS teams.
Several prominent college football teams are in critical situations this week as they vie for postseason bowl eligibility. Penn State, a team that opened the season ranked No. 2, will play Rutgers in a pivotal game where the winner secures a bowl spot. Kansas State, initially ranked No. 22, also requires a victory in its Big 12 matchup to become bowl eligible.
While Florida is not eligible for a bowl game, they can impact Florida State's postseason chances. The college football landscape is also abuzz with the release of the fourth set of College Football Playoff rankings. A total of 35 bowls are set to feature FBS teams outside of the playoff picture.
The article also provides an outlook on the College Football Playoff structure for the 2025-26 season, detailing the new first-round games, quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship game locations. Early projections for potential playoff matchups and participants are also discussed, highlighting potential contenders like Virginia, SMU, Tulane, and Notre Dame.
