Overview

• Week 6 upsets sent preseason powers Penn State and Texas to their second losses and out of the rankings, triggering sweeping projection changes.
• CBS Sports' projected CFP top line lists Miami at No. 1 and Ohio State No. 2, reflecting the Hurricanes' three ranked wins and the Buckeyes' defense that has allowed just two touchdowns all season.
• Oklahoma rose in bracket forecasts despite quarterback John Mateer's broken hand, which reports say will sideline him for at least a month.
• Georgia Tech entered midseason playoff projections and Texas Tech climbed on the strength of blowout wins, including the Red Raiders' streak of never trailing and winning every game by at least 24 points.
• With the 12-team format's automatic bids, South Florida currently projects as the Group of Five representative in multiple midseason brackets.