Penn State, SMU rise in college football bowl projections after Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
After Week 2 of the college football season, bowl projections have shifted significantly. Surprising losses by Oklahoma and Oregon have impacted the College Football Playoff, with Oklahoma falling to Michigan and Oregon losing to Oklahoma State. As a result, SMU and Penn State have moved into playoff contention. Ohio State remains favored despite a missed opportunity against Texas, edging towards a strong position as they prepare for future games.
- •Oklahoma lost to Michigan, complicating their playoff prospects.
- •Oregon was upset by Oklahoma State, dropping from playoff contention.
- •SMU and Penn State have risen to playoff positions.
- •Ohio State remains a favorite despite a narrow miss against Texas.
- •Future matchups could further reshape bowl projections.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State, SMU lead winners of college football bowl projections after Week 2
"Surprising losses by Oklahoma and Oregon have upset the College Football Playoff field in the latest edition of our bowl projections.
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