Atlanta, GA – As college football heads into Week 8 of the season, the bowl projections are starting to get more complicated. Several teams that seemed secure just a week ago are now facing challenges to qualify for the postseason.
The Minnesota-Wisconsin match this week is key; the victor is likely to earn a bowl spot, while the loser could find themselves in hot water regarding their bowl eligibility. “It’s gut-check time for some teams,” a coach mentioned. Adding to the drama, programs like North Carolina, Rutgers, and UCF were considered near-locks for bowl games last week, but setbacks have put their postseason aspirations in jeopardy.
Looking ahead, here are some of the latest bowl projections:
- Jackson State vs NC Central: Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, AL
- ULM vs Ohio: ESPN Broadcast
- North Texas vs USF: Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX
- UConn vs Cincinnati: FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, FL
- UNLV vs Colorado: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
- Liberty vs James Madison: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA
- Coastal Carolina vs TCU: Exploria Stadium in Orlando, FL
- Virginia Tech vs Tulane: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL
- Oklahoma State vs Georgia Southern: Brooks Stadium in Conway, SC
- Buffalo vs Louisiana: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, AL
Other important games include potential matchups like Michigan State vs Toledo and Illinois vs Arizona State. These upcoming contests will significantly influence the bowl landscape as teams compete for a place in the postseason.
Fans are in for an eventful week of college football as teams scramble to secure their postseason spots. With every game potentially altering the bowl projections, anticipation is building for what Week 8 will bring.
