College football teams eye bowl projections as preseason approaches

With college football set to kick off next week, analysts are already projecting bowl game matchups, including the College Football Playoff (CFP). Speculation is rife as teams prepare for the season ahead, anticipating their potential paths to postseason play. Early predictions could influence team strategies as they search for strong starts in their opening games. The projections serve as a talking point within programs and among fans alike.

• 12:29 PMESPN — Dreaming of the CFP already? Projections for every bowl game, including the playoff