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2024 College Football Bowl Projections Before Week 5

TJ Inman

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Sugar Bowl: (1) Georgia (SEC Champion) vs. Winner of Oregon at Alabama
Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) during the second half at Kroger Field. Georgia won 13-12. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images
Camellia Bowl: Miami of Ohio (MAC #5) vs. Arkansas State (Sun Belt #3)
Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Frisco Bowl: East Carolina (AAC #5) vs. Louisiana (SB #4)
Sep 14, 2024; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Jake Garcia (11) looks on against the East Carolina Pirates during the second half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Boca Raton Bowl: Liberty (CUSA #1) vs. Texas State (Sun Belt #1)
Dec 26, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas State Bobcats linebacker Brian Holloway (0) reacts on the bench after an interception against the Rice Owls at Gerald J Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Bowl: San Jose State (MWC #3) vs. Toledo (MAC #1)
Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) is tackled by Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) and Toledo Rockets safety Maxen Hook (25) during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
New Orleans Bowl: Colorado State (MWC #7) vs. James Madison (SB #2)
Sep 21, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; James Madison Dukes tight end Taylor Thompson (17) reacts with tight end Josh Phifer (89) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Cure Bowl: North Texas (AAC #6) vs. South Alabama (Sun Belt #6)
Sep 14, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; North Texas Mean Green wide receiver Wyatt Young (27) looses his footing while attempting to make a catch against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Gasparilla Bowl: Washington (Big Ten #13) vs. North Carolina (ACC #8)
Sep 7, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Davion Gause (21) scores a touchdown as Charlotte 49ers defensive lineman Chantz Williams (14) defends in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Myrtle Beach Bowl: Kansas (Big 12 #11) vs. UAB (AAC #7)
Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Cobee Bryant (2) and defensive end Dylan Wudke (95) celebrate after a play during the second half against the UNLV Rebels at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Texas Tech (Big 12 #12) vs. Jacksonville State (CUSA #6)
Sep 14, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Joey McGuire and defensive back Bryce Ramirez (3) react after a game against the North Texas Mean Green at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Hawai'i Bowl: SMU (ACC #12) vs. Hawai'i (MWC #5)
Sep 6, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of the SMU cheerleaders during the game between the Southern Methodist Mustangs and the Brigham Young Cougars at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Detroit Bowl: Michigan State (Big Ten #11) vs. Northern Illinois (MAC #3)
Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies defensive back Jashon Prophete (1) celebrates after the Huskies defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 16-14 at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Arizona State (Big 12 #6) vs. Iowa (Big Ten #10)
Sep 7, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils offensive lineman Leif Fautanu (79) against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
68 Ventures Bowl: Coastal Carolina (Sun Belt #5) vs. Buffalo (MAC #6)
Dec 23, 2023; Honolulu, HI, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers head coach Tim Beck talks to his players during the first quarter of the Easypost Hawaii Bowl against the San Jose State Spartans at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports
Birmingham Bowl: Navy (AAC #3) vs. Pitt (ACC #11)
Sep 14, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis celebrates after intercepting West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene (6) in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Image Images
Armed Forces Bowl: Arizona (Big 12 #10) vs. Western Kentucky (CUSA #3)
Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) hikes the ball during the first quarter of the game against Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Liberty Bowl: Oklahoma State (Big 12 #5) vs. Maryland (Big Ten #12)
Sep 14, 2024; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Alan Bowman (7) throws a pass against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first quarter at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Holiday Bowl: Boston College (ACC #5) vs. Washington State (Pool Pick)
Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Thomas Castellanos (1) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Las Vegas Bowl: Boise State (MWC #2) vs. South Carolina (SEC #10)
Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen hands the ball off to Boise State running back Sire Gaines as the Oregon Ducks host the Boise State Broncos Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Fenway Bowl: North Carolina State (ACC #9) vs. Tulane (AAC #2)
Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman R Mason Thomas (32) pressures Tulane Green Wave quarterback Darian Mensah (10) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
Pinstripe Bowl: Georgia Tech (ACC #6) vs. Rutgers (Big Ten #8)
Sep 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) celebrates after a touchdown throw against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
New Mexico Bowl: Louisiana Tech (CUSA #5) vs. San Diego State (MWC #6)
Sep 14, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs wide receiver Jordan Napier (19) runs after a catch against California Golden Bears defensive back Cam Sidney (20) during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Pop-Tarts Bowl: Clemson (ACC #2) vs. UCF (Big 12 #3)
Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Pop Tart mascot signals the end of the celebration after the game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Bowl: Ohio (MAC #4) vs. Fresno State (MWC #4)
Aug 31, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Mikey Keene (1) passes in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Military Bowl: Virginia Tech (ACC #10) vs. Army (AAC #4)
Sep 7, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; The Virginia Tech Hokies cheerleaders look on during the game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Marshall Thundering Herd at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Alamo Bowl: Kansas State (Big 12 #2) vs. Memphis (AAC #1)
Sep 21, 2024; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Memphis Tigers running back Mario Anderson Jr. (2) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Independence Bowl: Iowa State (Big 12 #4) vs. Illinois (Big Ten #9)
Iowa State’s kicker Kyle Konrardy (97) celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning field goal against Iowa during the Cy-Hawk game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.
Music City Bowl: Michigan (Big Ten #7) vs. Oklahoma (SEC #9)
Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Alex Orji (10) passes second half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
ReliaQuest Bowl: Nebraska (Big Ten #5) vs. Texas A&M (SEC #8)
Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) and wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (13) celebrate after a touchdown against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
Sun Bowl: California (ACC #7) vs. TCU (Big 12 #9)
Sep 14, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) dumps the ball off during the fourth quarter against the UCF Knights at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Citrus Bowl: USC (Big Ten #4) vs. Missouri (SEC #6)
Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
Texas Bowl: Arkansas (SEC #11) vs. Kansas (Big 12 #7)
Sep 14, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) throws his wrist bands to fans after the game against the UAB Blazers at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Gator Bowl: Louisville (ACC #3) vs. LSU (SEC #7)
Louisiana State University safety Major Burns (8) and linebacker Greg Penn III (18) react after sacking South Carolina quarterback Robby Ashford (1) during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, September 14, 2024.
First Responder Bowl: Colorado (Big 12 #8) vs. South Florida (AAC #3)
CU football athlete Travis Hunter (middle) hits the Griddy after scoring a touchdown against CSU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Canvas Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fort Collins, Colo.
Duke's Mayo Bowl: Indiana (Big Ten #6) vs. Syracuse (ACC #4)
Sep 14, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Amare Ferrell (25) celebrates with defensive back Shawn Asbury II (1) and defensive back Josh Sanguinetti (19) after intercepting a pass in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Bahamas Bowl: Sam Houston (CUSA #2) vs. Bowling Green (MAC #2)
Sep 7, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Sam Houston State Bearkats head coach K.C. Keeler looks on during the second half against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
1st Round Playoff: (12) UNLV at (5) Texas
Texas Longhorns receiver Johntay Cook II (1) makes a touchdown catch over UTSA safety Elijah Newell (22) during the game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
1st Round Playoff: (11) Notre Dame at (6) Tennessee
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) licks his fingers before a snap during a NCAA game between Tennessee and Kent State in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.
1st Round Playoff: (10) Penn State at (7) Ole Miss
Sep 14, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Mississippi Rebels safety John Saunders Jr. (5) during the first half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
1st Round Playoff: (9) Oregon at (8) Alabama
Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Fiesta Bowl: Utah Utes (Big 12 Champion)
Utah's Isaac Wilson (11) looks to throw a pass in the second half of the college football between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and the Utah Utes at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept., 21, 2024.
Peach Bowl: (3) Miami (ACC Champion) vs. Winner of Notre Dame at Tennessee
Sep 14, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; A Miami Hurricanes cheerleader performs as the team arrives at Hard Rock Stadium before a game against the Ball State Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Rose Bowl: (2) Ohio State (Big Ten Champion) vs. Winner of Penn State at Ole Miss
Nov 4, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) runs off the field following the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Ohio State won 35-16.
Sugar Bowl: (1) Georgia (SEC Champion) vs. Winner of Oregon at Alabama
Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne (1) during the second half at Kroger Field. Georgia won 13-12. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images
Camellia Bowl: Miami of Ohio (MAC #5) vs. Arkansas State (Sun Belt #3)
Sep 14, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Jaylen Raynor (1) throws against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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