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Bowl projections: Utah into CFP bracket as new Big 12 favorite, Alabama moves to No. 2 seed

Following the latest college football bracket updates, Alabama solidified its status as a top contender with a dominant 56-23 road victory against Mississippi State, spearheaded by Keelon Russell and the Crimson Tide offense. Meanwhile, other postseason projections highlighted several standout performances from Week 5 action, including Ashton Daniels rushing for 136 yards and five touchdowns in Florida State's 31-point win over Virginia, and Tayven Jackson accounting for five total touchdowns to help North Texas edge Tulsa 45-44 in overtime.

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