In the latest bowl projection update, a variety of intriguing matchups and potential playoff contenders have emerged. With the regular season winding down, teams are jostling for positioning and looking to secure their spots in the postseason. Let's take a closer look at some of the projected matchups and the teams involved:

The undefeated Flames of Liberty University are garnering attention as one of the remaining Group of Five unbeatens. Their impressive performance has earned them a projected matchup against Troy. Meanwhile, JMU is also undefeated and set to face off against Toledo. The Central Michigan Chippewas are slated to take on WKU, while UCLA will square off against Air Force, two teams from the West Coast eager to regain their winning form.

In an interesting pairing, the Army Black Knights are projected to face off against Iowa State. The Georgia State Panthers are slated to match up against Bowling Green, while fans can expect an exciting showdown between Colorado State and New Mexico State. Coastal Carolina, riding a five-game winning streak, will take on USF as they aim to secure their spot in the postseason.

UCF has positioned themselves for bowl eligibility after an impressive win against Oklahoma State, and they are projected to face off against Illinois. Appalachian State and Wyoming are set to clash in what promises to be a closely contested matchup. Georgia Southern is poised to square off against Ohio, while West Virginia, led by coach Neal Brown, is projected to face Wisconsin.

Other exciting matchups include Northern Illinois against Boise State, Jacksonville State against Arkansas State, and Rice against Louisiana. Additionally, Arizona will take on Nebraska, Fresno State will compete against Memphis, and UNLV will meet Texas State. USC and Clemson are projected to face off in a tantalizing matchup that could see both teams dealing with opt-outs.

The postseason picture becomes even more intriguing with matchups like Duke against Florida, Maryland against Texas Tech, and Virginia Tech against SMU. Oklahoma is slated to take on Texas A&M, while Boston College is projected to face UTSA. NC State and Rutgers, as well as Utah State and Eastern Michigan, will also vie for bowl glory.

In a potentially pivotal matchup, Tennessee is projected to take on Northwestern. With both teams eyeing bowl eligibility, this game could be crucial for their postseason chances. Kentucky is slated to face Kansas State, and Miami will battle Oregon State. Oklahoma State aims to bounce back from their recent loss as they go up against Utah, while Kansas is set to face UNC.

Auburn is a strong possibility for the Gator Bowl, where they may meet Georgia Tech. Notre Dame is expected to take on LSU in what could be a rematch of their recent clash. Missouri and Iowa are projected to square off, with Missouri hoping to make a jump in the playoff rankings. In a potentially thrilling matchup, Washington is projected to face off against Alabama.

Penn State is eyeing a New Year's Six game and is projected to face Tulane, while Texas and Ole Miss are set for a showdown in an exciting matchup. Ohio State is aiming for the playoff, and a rematch with Louisville is a possibility. Oregon and Georgia round out the projected matchups, both hoping to solidify their playoff aspirations.

As the regular season draws to a close, these projected matchups provide a glimpse into the exciting postseason battles that lay ahead. With potential playoff contenders and captivating matchups, college football fans are in for a treat as the bowl season approaches. Stay tuned for further updates as the postseason picture becomes clearer.