Overview
- The projection slots Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Alabama as the top four entering Week 10.
- Hypothetical first-round games feature Oregon at Vanderbilt, BYU at Miami, Georgia Tech at Ole Miss, and Memphis at Georgia.
- Memphis is pegged as the Group of Five auto-bid at No. 24, a scenario that would bump Notre Dame from the 12-team field.
- The projected bracket gives the SEC three first-round home games with Georgia, Vanderbilt, and Ole Miss hosting.
- BYU is identified as the Big 12 leader after wins over Utah and Iowa State, with Tuesday’s official release set to confirm or revise these guesses.