College football bowl projections for Week 14: Will Penn State, Kansas State and Florida State make postseason?

Penn State, Kansas State, and Florida State are among the notable college football programs facing crucial games to secure bowl eligibility. Penn State, which began the season ranked No. 2, will play against Rutgers, with both teams holding 5-6 records. Kansas State, initially ranked No. 22, is set to face Colorado in a must-win Big 12 matchup to become bowl eligible. Florida State, at 5-6, will attempt to secure a postseason spot by defeating Florida, a team that started the season at No. 15 but is currently 3-8 and already out of bowl contention.

The College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have been updated, with the 12-team field set to be announced on December 7. The first round of the CFP will take place on December 19 and 20, followed by quarterfinals on December 31 and January 1 at traditional New Year’s Six bowl sites. Semifinal games are scheduled for