Bowl Projections 2026: Week 4

Bowl Projections 2026: Week 4

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Bowl Projections 2026: Week 4
STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI – SEPTEMBER 26: Anthony Evans III #3 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on September 26, 2026 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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/CFP: ReliaQuest

Location: Tampa, FL

Date: December 31, 2026

Opponent: Texas A&M Aggies

CBS Sports:

Bowl/CFP: ReliaQuest

Location: Tampa, FL

Date: December 31, 2026

Opponent: Missouri Tigers

ESPN: Bonagura/Schlabach

Bowl: Citrus

Location: Orlando, FL

Date: Jaunary 2nd, 2027

Opponent: LSU Tigers

Guest Picker:

Athlon Sports:

Bowl: ReliaQuest

Location: Tampa, FL

Date: December 31, 2026

Opponent: Mississippi State Bulldogs

It seems as though unless the team defies fan and media expectations, the CFP is no longer possible. This week, the Nittany Lions drop down in the conference bowl tier selection.

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