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College Football Playoff Top 25 Projections after Championship Weekend

By Zach Bigalke

Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) is brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) during the third quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators running back Jordan Scarlett (25) is brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) during the third quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Annapolis, MD, USA; Temple Owls defensive back Nate Hairston (15) celebrates defensive back Delvon Randall (23) and wide receiver Ventell Bryant (1)after intercepting Navy Midshipmen quarterback Zach Abey (not pictured) pass during the second quarter at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Annapolis, MD, USA; Temple Owls defensive back Nate Hairston (15) celebrates defensive back Delvon Randall (23) and wide receiver Ventell Bryant (1)after intercepting Navy Midshipmen quarterback Zach Abey (not pictured) pass during the second quarter at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Owls had to play on the road for the AAC championship game, but it didn’t faze them in the least as they rolled Navy 34-10 in Annapolis on Saturday. Against the Midshipmen’s ground-based offense, Temple actually had more rushing yards than the Middies as they built a 24-3 lead by halftime. It was a balanced effort, as Phillip Walker threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns and the running backs combined for 189 yards and two more scores.

With Western Michigan’s win on Friday night, the AAC winner was unlikely to enter the picture for the Group of Five’s automatic bid into the Cotton Bowl. But after opening the season 3-3 with losses to Army, Penn State, and Memphis, the Owls have now won seven straight and reached 10 wins for the second straight season. Even without the New Year’s Six invite, Temple could still get the chance to play another Power Five school this bowl season.

PROJECTED BOWL DESTINATION: Birmingham Bowl (December 29)

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