Notre Dame got a statement win in South Bend, setting up the Irish for a New Year's Six berth and pushing Georgia Tech out of the Peach Bowl picture. Meanwhile, Florida State and Clemson continue to battle for the ACC's top spot.
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Now, this week's projections ...
Peach Bowl (Dec. 31, Atlanta vs. at-large): Clemson Tigers
Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 1, Glendale, Arizona, vs. at-large): Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Russell Athletic Bowl (Dec. 29, Orlando, Florida, vs. Big 12): Florida State Seminoles
Tax Slayer Bowl (Jan. 2, Jacksonville, Florida, vs. SEC): Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Belk Bowl (Dec. 30, Charlotte, North Carolina, vs. SEC): NC State Wolfpack
Pinstripe Bowl (Dec. 26, New York, vs. Big Ten): North Carolina Tar Heels
Sun Bowl (Dec. 26, El Paso, Texas, vs. Pac-12): Miami Hurricanes
Quick Lane Bowl (Dec. 28, Detroit, vs. Big Ten): Syracuse Orange
Military Bowl (Dec. 28, Annapolis, Maryland, vs. Navy/AAC): Duke Blue Devils
Independence Bowl (Dec. 26, Shreveport, Louisiana, vs. SEC): Virginia Tech Hokies
St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 26, St. Petersburg, Florida, vs. AAC): Pittsburgh Panthers