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College football bowl projections: Three new CFP teams enter, three fall out

The latest postseason forecasts have experienced a major shakeup following a dramatic month of action and seven high-stakes matchups featuring ranked opponents. The updated projections introduce three fresh contenders into the championship bracket, driven by notable victories and strong early performances across the country.

Oregon secured its return to the projected field after earning an impressive road win against Southern California, despite a concerning injury to quarterback Dante Moore. Meanwhile, Florida vaulted into the thick of the Southeastern Conference race with a dominant victory over Mississippi, and Utah grabbed a spot thanks to a strong start to the season.

Penn State dropped out of the projected bracket after squandering a 17-point home advantage in a defeat to Wisconsin that featured two late touchdowns. Mississippi also fell from the field following a loss that underscored lingering defensive vulnerabilities, while Louisville tumbled out of contention after suffering a home upset against Wake Forest just one week after defeating SMU.

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