Bowl projections: Texas, Notre Dame fall out of College Football Playoff spotlight, Texas A&M emerges

The article presents updated bowl projections for the College Football Playoff (CFP) after Week 3 of the season. According to the projections, Texas and Notre Dame have fallen out of the CFP spotlight, while Texas A&M has emerged as a contender. The article highlights that the 12-team CFP format, which is expected to be implemented in the near future, could significantly impact the landscape of the postseason. The projections suggest that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Big Ten Conference are likely to dominate the CFP, with teams like Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, and Michigan being favored to make the cut. The article also notes that the Pac-12 and Big 12 conferences may have a harder time securing CFP berths, with teams like USC and Oklahoma facing challenges. The article provides a detailed breakdown of the potential matchups and seedings in the 12-team format, offering insights into the shifting dynamics of college football's postseason landscape.