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College Football Playoff: Projected top 4 after Week 1

By Chris Peterson

Aug 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) meets with fans following the victory against the San Jose State Spartans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) meets with fans following the victory against the San Jose State Spartans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Tennessee Martin in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Tennessee Martin in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. /

1. Georgia

Some Bulldogs fans weren’t super happy with offensive coordinator Mike Bobo in the first half of Georgia’s 48-7 win over Tennessee-Martin, an FCS program.

Sure, the Bulldogs started a little sluggish and led just 17-0 at the end of the first half. But remember, it was the first game of the season and the first start for Carson Beck.

Beck turned in a solid showing, completing 21-of-31 passes for 294 yards and one touchdown. Brock Bowers caught five passes for 77 yards and the Bulldogs had seven different receivers — yes seven — with at least one reception that went for 20 yards or more.

That should quash some concerns about the offense. The bottom line is that we didn’t see anything in the first week of college football to think Georgia won’t be back in the College Football Playoff.

Next. Biggest winners and losers from CFB Week 1. dark

The Bulldogs could be beaten, but they are going to be No. 1 on this list until another team ends their 18-game winning streak.

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