Staff writers Ben Baby and Chuck Carlton project the top 6 spots in the CFP rankings to be released Tuesday:
| Ben Baby | Chuck Carlton |
| 1. Alabama | 1. Alabama |
| 2. Ohio State | 2. Ohio State |
| 3. Louisville | 3. Louisville |
| 4. Michigan | 4. Clemson |
| 5. Wisconsin | 5. Michigan |
| 6. Washington | 6. Washington |
Bowl projections
Staff writer Bill Nichols projects landing spots for area schools and matchups for local and regional bowl games:
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