In a commanding display over the weekend, the Georgia Bulldogs secured their third consecutive victory against a ranked opponent, solidifying their position as a powerhouse in college football. Following their resounding 28-point triumph over the Tennessee Volunteers on the road, the Bulldogs are now at the forefront of the updated college football bowl projections in Week 13, causing a major shift in the College Football Playoff outlook.

With last week's release of the playoff rankings by the selection committee, a clearer picture emerged regarding the teams that are vying for coveted New Year's Six bowl appearances. Notably, Missouri's impressive win over the weekend propelled them ahead of Ole Miss, positioning the Tigers as a top contender for the Cotton Bowl.

As the regular season draws to a close, it has been revealed that the NCAA rejected postseason waiver requests from James Madison University (JMU) and Jacksonville State. However, both the Dukes and Gamecocks will still receive bowl bids if there are insufficient eligible teams to fill the 82 available slots. JMU suffered their first loss of the season against Appalachian State, while Jacksonville State secured their eighth victory by defeating Louisiana Tech.

Drawing upon information from team sources and insights gathered from various bowl representatives, an updated look at the bowl projections for the upcoming postseason has been provided. Let's dive into some of the anticipated matchups:

One notable projection is a potential matchup between the undefeated Liberty Flames and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Despite Liberty's impressive season under head coach Jamey Chadwell, their lackluster strength of schedule has seemingly dampened interest from the selection committee. Pairing them against Chadwell's former team, Coastal Carolina, in the Big Easy could provide an exciting showdown.

Other projected matchups include New Mexico State against Wyoming, Georgia Southern against Central Michigan, WKU against Georgia State, and JMU against Toledo. The latter matchup would showcase two potential one-loss teams competing at the beach. Toledo has remained unbeaten in the MAC, boasting a 10-game winning streak following their season opener loss to Illinois.

Notable projected matchups involve Texas Tech versus Marshall, UCLA versus UNLV, and UCF against USF in the highly anticipated 'I-4 Rivalry.' Both USF and UCF need wins in their upcoming games to secure bowl eligibility. Similarly, Syracuse is projected to face Troy, Colorado State against Texas State, and Eastern Michigan taking on Appalachian State.

One intriguing potential matchup involves USC against Maryland, where USC's recent struggles may have lessened their appeal to the Alamo and Holiday bowls. However, the Trojans' five losses in their final six games may have caused them to slip in the pecking order. Meanwhile, Texas A&M is expected to face Wisconsin, while SMU will square off against Iowa State.

The bowl projections continue with matchups such as Utah versus Miami, Georgia Tech against Rutgers, and Clemson potentially facing off against Oregon State, which could pit former Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalalei against his former team.

In regards to the College Football Playoff, the projected semifinals depict Georgia clashing against Oregon, and Ohio State meeting Florida State. The Bulldogs' dominant performances have solidified their position as the number one contender, while Ohio State's favorable outlook benefited from injuries in the upcoming rivalry game against Michigan.

Looking ahead to the CFB Playoff National Championship, a highly anticipated matchup between Georgia and Ohio State is on the horizon. The Bulldogs' exceptional form throughout the season suggests they might have a relatively smoother path to the championship game. However, the Buckeyes, who narrowly lost to Georgia in last year's playoff, have their sights set on capturing the ultimate victory.

As the regular season concludes, college football fans eagerly await the bowl season, which promises thrilling matchups and intense rivalries. The final playoff spots will be fiercely contested, setting the stage for a memorable championship showdown in the near future.