2025-26 College Football Bowl Season Preview: Must-Watch Matchups and Playoff Projections
The college football landscape saw some significant shifts in Week 4, with several head coaches feeling the heat and teams altering their playoff prospects. As we look ahead to bowl season, potential matchups are shaping up to be must-watch events. From traditional powerhouses like Alabama and Notre Dame facing off in the Gator Bowl to exciting clashes between emerging stars in the Music City Bowl, there is no shortage of intriguing games on the horizon. With Sports Illustrated's projections for the 35 bowl matchups and 70 FBS teams set to participate, the postseason picture is taking shape for the 2025-26 season. Stay tuned for more updates on the College Football Playoff projections and catch up on all the latest college sports news with SI's podcast, Others Receiving Votes, available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.