College football bowl outlook reshaped after upset wins by UCLA, Oklahoma and Kentucky

Week 6 delivered a wave of upsets that forced a revision of the college football postseason picture. Oklahoma secured a walk-off field goal to beat top-ranked Texas, while Kentucky rallied in overtime to defeat No. 10 LSU. UCLA also posted a statement win over No. 13 Oregon, keeping the Bruins among the few unbeaten Power Five teams.

The latest projections show South Carolina State versus Jackson State in the Cricket Celebration, Georgia State versus UMass in the Salute to Veterans, and a Frisco Football Classic featuring South Alabama and FIU. FIU’s wideout Maguire Anderson, who has recorded 25 receptions for 401 yards and two touchdowns, is highlighted as a potential breakout player.

In the ACC, South Carolina re-entered the bowl picture after a surprise victory at Florida, with quarterback LaNorris Sellers scoring five touchdowns. Washington and Kansas State, both of which missed chances to upset top-25 opponents, remain two games behind in their conference races.

Oregon State, buoyed by a quarterback-receiver duo that connected for a highlight-worthy touchdown against San Diego State, is projected to face Arizona State in the Poinsettia Bowl. TCU is slated for the Frisco Bowl against North Texas after a mixed start to the season.

The College Football Playoff bracket has been updated as well. UCLA is projected to face Texas in the first round, while Ole Miss and Utah are matched in the second. Kentucky and Indiana are slated for a first-round showdown, and Notre Dame and Boise State are projected to meet in the second round. Subsequent bowl projections include Texas versus Miami in the Peach Bowl and Ole Miss versus Georgia in the Cotton Bowl.

These adjustments reflect the volatility of the season, with several teams now needing to win out to secure a place in the playoff or achieve bowl eligibility.