Bowl Projections 2026: Week 3
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Welcome back to our weekly series tracking some of the bowl/CFP picks for Penn State football following each game, This season, we will follow ESPN, Yahoo, and CBS Sports, with occasional bonus picks from other publications.
Yahoo Sports/Sports Illustrated:
Bowl: Citrus
Location: Orlando, FL
Date: January 2nd, 2027
Opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide
CBS Sports:
Bowl/CFP: CFP, No. 9 seed
Location: Oxford, MS
Date: December 18/19, 2026
Opponent: Ole Miss Rebels
ESPN: Bonagura/Schlabach
Bowl: CFP; 10th seed/11th seed
Location: Oxford, MS/Miami Gardens, FL
Date: December 18/19, 2026
Opponent: Ole Miss Rebels/Miami Hurricanes
Guest Picker:
Bowl: Citrus
Location: Orlando, FL
Date: January 2nd, 2027
Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers
The Nittany Lions make their debut in people’s CFP projections after finishing the non-conference both unbeaten and impressive on both sides of the ball. It seems the way Penn State has taken care of Marshall, Temple, and Buffalo has satisfied a few people that they are worthy of a spot in the playoff, but of course the Big Ten slate poses a few challenges first.
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