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SEC bowl projections heading into Week 2. Alabama looks primed to defend its College Football Playoff title.

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The Crimson Tide left little doubt that they’re the nation’s top team after destroying USC, 52-6, during college football’s opening weekend. Nick Chubb led Georgia over North Carolina, while LSU stumbled against Wisconsin and Ole Miss couldn’t hold a big lead in a loss to Florida State.

Here’s a look at where SEC teams might be headed for come bowl season.

Week 2 SEC Bowl Projections

Independence Bowl

Date: Dec. 26
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Tie-ins: ACC/SEC

Independence Bowl Projection: Mississippi State vs. Duke

Texas Bowl

Date: Dec. 28
Location: Houston, Texas
Tie-ins: Big 12/SEC

Texas Bowl Projection: Arkansas vs. Baylor

Birmingham Bowl

Date: Dec. 29
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Tie-ins: AAC/SEC

Birmingham Bowl Projection: Missouri vs. South Florida

Belk Bowl

Date: Dec. 29
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Tie-ins: ACC/SEC

Belk Bowl Projection: Auburn vs. North Carolina

Liberty Bowl

Date: Dec. 30
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Tie-ins: Big 12/SEC

Liberty Bowl Projection: South Carolina vs. Texas Tech

Music City Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC

Music City Bowl Projection: Texas A&M vs. Penn State

TaxSlayer Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC

TaxSlayer Bowl Projection: Tennessee vs. Louisville

Citrus Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Orlando, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC

Citrus Bowl Projection: LSU vs. Iowa

Outback Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: Tampa, Florida
Tie-ins: Big Ten/SEC

Outback Bowl Projection: Florida vs. Nebraska

Sugar Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Tie-ins: Big 12/SEC

Sugar Bowl Projection: Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma

Cotton Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: Arlington, Texas
Tie-ins: At-Large/At- Large

Cotton Bowl Projection: Georgia vs. Houston

Peach Bowl – College Football Playoff Semifinal

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Tie-ins: CFP No. 1/CFP No. 4

Peach Bowl Projection: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 TCU

College Football Playoff National Championship Game

Date: Jan. 9
Location: Tampa, FL
Tie-ins: Semifinal winners

Championship Game Projection: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 2 Clemson

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