Bowl Projections
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Cotton Bowl (College Football Playoff Semifinal) Alabama vs. Texas A&M
The Cotton Bowl is currently projected to be the earlier kickoff of the two College Football Playoffs. Last year, the first of the two games contained the first and fourth-ranked teams. As per our college football rankings, that would see Alabama and Texas A&M face each other for the second time in the 2021 season. As much as I think the Aggies could be a surprise contender this season, Alabama will once again stand in their path to a national championship.
Orange Bowl (College Football Playoff Semifinal) Clemson vs. Oklahoma
The second College Football Playoff sees our second-ranked Clemson Tigers take on third-ranked Oklahoma. With Spencer Rattler under center and a host of surrounding talent, the Sooners should make it to the final four this season. However, standing in their way will be a Clemson team that is loaded on defense. This Tigers team has the makings of the unit that won the national championship, with D.J. Uiagalelei a worthy replacement for Trevor Lawrence.