Despite a below the line performance against Bowling Green, Penn State football is still projected to be one of the 12 teams in the college football playoffs.
At this point, as long as they keep on winning, it’s just a matter of what seed the Nittany Lions will receive.
As is the case every Monday during the season, longtime College Football Insider Brett McMurphy releases his projections for both bowl games and the seeding for the playoffs.
McMurphy once again has Penn State receiving an at-large bid, however, he has dropped them a spot from last week and not hosting a 1st round game.
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Here’s a look at McMurphy’s projections following Week 2 of the college football season.
PROJECTED COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FIELD:
- Georgia
- Ohio State
- Miami
- Utah
- Texas
- Alabama
- Ole Miss
- Oregon
9. Penn State - USC
- Tennessee
- Northern Illinois
1st ROUND MATCHUPS:
Penn State vs. Oregon
Northern Illinois vs. Texas
Tennessee vs. Alabama
USC vs. Ole Miss
QUARTERFINAL MATCHUPS:
Utah vs. Texas
Miami vs. Alabama
Ohio State vs. Ole Miss
Georgia vs. Oregon
SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS:
Georgia vs. Texas
Ohio State vs. Alabama
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PREDICITON:
Georgia vs. Alabama
