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College Football Playoff bracket projection boils down to decision on SMU and Alabama


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With no more games left to be played, the College Football Playoff committee faces tough calls. Here's our bracket projection for the 12-team field.

The article from USA Today discusses the latest projections for the College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket following the conclusion of the 2024 college football regular season. With the expansion to a 12-team playoff format, the field includes automatic qualifiers from the Power Five conferences and the highest-ranked Group of Five champion. SMU has emerged as a surprise contender, securing a spot in the playoffs after winning the American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship. Alabama, despite a strong season, finds itself on the bubble, potentially facing a tough road game in the first round. The article highlights the excitement around the new format, the potential matchups, and the implications for teams like Alabama, who might need to win multiple games on the road to reach the national championship.

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[ https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2024/12/08/college-football-playoff-bracket-projection-smu-alabama/76848137007/ ]

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