Ole Miss, Alabama, and Penn State enter College Football Playoff projections
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Ole Miss, Alabama, and Penn State have been included in the latest College Football Playoff projections following significant wins in Week 4. Ole Miss, led by Trinidad Chambliss, secured a victory over LSU, while Alabama defeated Florida State 50-36 with four touchdowns from Keelon Russell. Penn State emerged as a contender after USC faced a near loss against Rutgers. With Ole Miss facing four more ranked opponents, the competition in the SEC remains fierce, highlighting the shifting of college football as teams aim for postseason play.
- •Ole Miss defeats LSU, moving into CFP projections.
- •Alabama wins against Florida State, scoring 50 points.
- •Penn State joins the CFP race after USC's near slip.
- •Four ranked opponents remain for Ole Miss this season.
- •Upcoming bowl and playoff formats are under review.
- 4:28 AMCBS Sports — Bowl projections: Alabama, Penn State, Ole Miss move into College Football Playoff bracket
"Mass changes in our bowl projections and College Football Playoff picks after the first quarter of the season
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