College Football Playoff bracket for Week 11: Projecting top four seeds, first-round matchups, bubble teams

Virginia, previously predicted to finish 14th in the ACC, remains unbeaten in conference play and is projected for a College Football Playoff spot as Week 11 approaches. Their single loss to NC State was non-conference, allowing them to maintain this status. NC State recently defeated Georgia Tech, handing the Yellow Jackets their first loss, while Miami suffered an upset by SMU, complicating their playoff path. Clemson, the preseason favorite, continues to struggle with a 3-5 record after losing to Duke.

Virginia secured a 31-21 victory over Cal, and Louisville defeated Virginia Tech 28-16. The ACC's playoff prospects are limited, with only five teams having two losses or fewer. Current playoff projections include Ohio State, Alabama, Indiana, and Texas A&M with first-round byes, while Memphis, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, and Virginia are projected for first-round matchups. Texas, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and Louisville remain on the playoff bubble as the