College Football Bowl Projections, Playoff Field Predictions After Week 5

College Football Insider Brett McMurphy of Action Network updated his Bowl projections and playoff predictions following the Week 5 slate.

McMurphy thinks four SEC teams will make the 12-team playoff but still doesn't think LSU will be one of them.

Instead, McMurphy is projecting LSU to play Pittsburgh in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. on Jan. 2.

McMurphy's 12-Team Playoff Field:
1. Alabama*
2. Ohio State*
3. Miami*
4. Iowa State*
5. Georgia
6. Texas
7. Tennessee
8. Penn State
9. Oregon
10. Clemson
11. USC
12. UNLV*

*Conference champions projected to receive automatic bids.

McMurphy's National Championship Prediction:
Alabama vs. Ohio State