ESPN released its first 2026 bowl projections, and Tennessee football landed in two intriguing matchups. See where the experts have the Vols headed.

ESPN makes an early projection on where Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers will spend bowl season in college football this year.

Record is generally a good indication of where certain teams will end up playing their bowl game. The College Football Playoff gets first choice, but the remaining bowl games will generally follow a set order. Duke's Mayo Bowl vs. ACC (even-numbered years) or Las Vegas Bowl vs. Pac-12/former Pac-12 (odd-numbered years)

There's widespread belief that Auburn football will be playing after the regular season in a bowl game for the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic.

What bowl game will the Clemson Tigers make, and is a College Football Playoff appearance out of the question? Sports Illustrated gives its outlook.

Will Alabama reach the College Football Playoff for the second straight year under Kalen DeBoer? Sports Illustrated offers its outlook on the Tide.