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Penn State and Kansas State are among the teams fighting for bowl eligibility this week.

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Bowl Brawls: Big Teams Fight for Eligibility

24 Nov, 2025

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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.

Bowl Brawls: Big Teams Fight for Eligibility

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.