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Ole Miss, Alabama, Penn State enter CFP projections after Week 4

Ole Miss's win over LSU and Alabama's comeback against Florida State reshape early College Football Playoff bracket forecasts.

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What to know

  • Ole Miss and Alabama entered CFP bracket projections after signature Week 4 wins—the Rebels beat LSU 32–24 while Alabama rallied past Florida State 50–36.
  • Pete Golding's Ole Miss team, now 5–1, is generating momentum despite replacing Lane Kiffin, who left for LSU and lost to his former program.
  • Bowl directors declined comment on the postseason's future as a potential 24-team CFP expansion threatens sponsorship deals and participation by Power Four teams.

“The root issue is signing multi-year sponsorships for games involving the Big Ten and SEC, since a possible 24-team CFP expansion would likely remove many featured programs from those matchups.”

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Ole Miss, Alabama, Penn State enter CFP projections after Week 4
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    Analyst assesses Ole Miss momentum under new coach Golding

    John Talty's analysis highlights Pete Golding's 5–1 record as Ole Miss head coach and notes that the program's institutional support and NIL spending—comparable to what Lane Kiffin had before leaving for LSU—suggest Ole Miss can sustain success. The piece draws parallels to Indiana's recent breakthrough to argue tradition no longer determines college football outcomes.

    “College football is changing. Indiana has already proven that. You don't have to be a traditional blue blood to build a consistent winner anymore.”
    — John Talty
    1. 1 outlet Bowl projections: Alabama, Penn State, Ole Miss move into College Football Playoff bracket

      first by CBS Sports, 1d ago

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  2. background

    Bowl directors offer no comment on postseason future amid playoff expansion concerns — CBS Sports reached out to several bowl directors regarding the future of college football's postseason. Those who responded declined comment, citing uncertainty around potential 24-team CFP expansion and reduced participation by Power Four programs. Bowls like the Citrus, ReliaQuest, Music City, and Gator may move to pre-playoff dates if the format expands.

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    CBS Sports moves Ole Miss, Alabama, Penn State into CFP bracket projections

    After Week 4, CBS Sports updated its College Football Playoff bracket to include Ole Miss (led by Pete Golding following Lane Kiffin's departure), Alabama, and Penn State as new entrants. The Rebels now have four remaining games against top-25 opponents.

    “The Rebels' impressive Trinidad Chambliss-led win over LSU in a showdown of unbeaten top-10 teams has pushed Pete Golding's squad into our updated College Football Playoff bracket.”
    — CBS Sports
  5. background

    Alabama beats Florida State in comeback win — Alabama defeated Florida State 50–36 with quarterback Keelon Russell throwing four total touchdowns. The comeback victory demonstrated the Crimson Tide's offensive firepower.

  6. background

    Ole Miss defeats LSU in top-10 showdown — Ole Miss beat LSU 32–24 in what CBS Sports describes as a narrative-setting SEC opener between unbeaten top-10 teams. Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels' performance in the rivalry game.