Oregon Takes Top Seed in College Football Playoff Projections

Oregon has emerged as the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff bracket projection following a dominant 35-0 victory over Purdue in the United States on Sunday, October 20, 2024. This victory allowed the Ducks to secure their position as the projected Big Ten champion. Meanwhile, Georgia's recent triumph over the former top seed, Texas, propelled them from the No. 7 to No. 2 seed, making them the projected Southeastern Conference champion. Miami remains in the third position for the Atlantic Coast Conference and Iowa State holds steady at No. 4 as the Big 12 representative. The recent bracket update marked the debut of BYU, who, after a last-minute win against Oklahoma State, improved to a perfect 7-0 record. BYU has replaced Alabama in the rankings, as the Crimson Tide suffered a recent defeat to Tennessee. The rules for the College Football Playoff allow for the highest-ranked conference champions to claim the top seeds, meaning that ranked status does not solely determine playoff invitations. In upcoming playoff implications, LSU will face Tennessee, while the winner is set to face Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Boise State will compete against Penn State with the victor going against Iowa State in the Fiesta Bowl. Clemson meets Texas with the winner advancing to face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, and BYU plays Ohio State for a chance against Miami in the Peach Bowl. This year's playoff picture reveals significant competition, with opportunities for teams to capitalize on recent performances. The selection committee's formal rankings will commence in November, adding more intensity to the final stretch of the season.