“Sometimes when you win, you really lose.”
The line from White Men Can’t Jump also applies to Notre Dame and Auburn, as both lost their projected College Football Playoff spots despite victories last week.
The Irish’s fall is due to the season-ending injury to quarterback Malik Zaire in their defeat of Virginia. For the Tigers, their uninspired play against Jacksonville State leaves doubt about their ability to navigate the SEC West.
Moving into the playoff are Alabama and UCLA. The Crimson Tide and Bruins have looked impressive in their first two weeks.
| Date | Bowl | Affliations | Projection |
| Jan. |