Bowl, CFP projections: How the postseason picture shifted after a wild Week 7
Following an exhilarating Week 7, our bowl gurus take a look at how the postseason picture changed.
The college football postseason picture just got a whole lot clearer, and a whole lot more complicated, all at once. With Week 7 in the books, the landscape of potential bowl matchups and College Football Playoff (CFP) berths has shifted dramatically. As teams jockey for position, fans are getting a glimpse of what could be - and it's anyone's game.
The reverberations from Week 7 will be felt all the way to the end of the season. A few teams made serious statements, bolstering their resumes and making a strong case for a CFP spot. Others, unfortunately, saw their postseason hopes take a hit. As we look ahead, the importance of staying on track cannot be overstated. Every game counts, and a single slip-up could be the difference between a New Year's Six bowl and a trip to the Bahamas.
So what's next? Keep an eye on the top contenders as they navigate the meat of their schedules. Matchups against fellow powerhouses will provide crucial tests, and the CFP committee will be watching closely. Also, keep tabs on the bubble teams - those on the cusp of bowl eligibility or a CFP spot. One or two key wins could vault them into the mix, while a stumble could leave them on the outside looking in. The stretch run is here, and it's going to be a wild ride.
Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.