SRQ Posted August 19, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 617 Content Count: 4,879 Reputation: 24 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/14/2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 2006 Preview: Bowl Projections Story Tools: Print Email Blog This CollegeFootballNews.com Posted: 12 hours ago An early forecast for the 2006-2007 bowl season:BCS GAMESRose Bowl Pasadena, CARose Bowl January 1, 2007, ABCBCS vs. BCS (Big 10 vs. Pac 10 if available)Bowl Projection: Iowa vs. Florida StateBecause of the way the schedule breaks, the prediction here is an Iowa Big Ten title. With USC projected to play for the national title, the Rose Bowl loses its Pac 10 representative and would get its choice of whatever at large team it wants. It'll want Bobby Bowden.Fiesta Bowl Glendale, AZGlendale Stadium January 1, 2007, FOXBCS vs. BCS (Big 12 Champion to play here if available)Bowl Projection: Texas vs. UtahDon't be shocked if Nebraska slides its way in here. Assuming Ohio State and the Fiesta would want a mini-break from each other, a second trip to the Fiesta in three years for Utah wouldn't be bad to sell the place out. (Remember the new BCS rules. All a Conference USA, Mountain West, MAC, Sun Belt or WAC team has to do is be in the top 12 teams in the final standings or be in the top 16 and be ranked higher than the champion of a BCS conference.)Orange Bowl Miami, FLDolphins Stadium January 2, 2007, FOXBCS vs. BCS (ACC Champion to play here if available)Bowl Projection: Miami vs. Ohio StateThis could easily be Florida State here for Miami. Ohio State is a better fit for the Orange than the Sugar if it doesn't end up in Glendale on January 8th.Sugar Bowl New Orleans, LALouisiana Superdome January 3, 2007, FOXBCS vs. BCS (SEC Champion to play here if available)Bowl Projection: LSU vs. Louisville With the projected SEC Champion playing for the national title, LSU playing in New Orleans would make for a good story. The Louisville-West Virginia winner will be here. BCS Championship Game Glendale, AZGlendale Stadium January 8, 2007, FOXBCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2Bowl Projection: USC vs. Auburn USC, who has to beat Nebraska, Cal and Notre Dame to get the national respect to get to Glendale, would just barely beat out Texas, the ACC Champion, and Louisville to take one spot. If things work out as projected, the Trojans will have played eight bowl bound teams. A blowout over Notre Dame, if it happens, would seal the invite. Auburn is due. Like LSU, Texas and Ohio State over the past few years, Auburn has been knocking on the door long enough to finally get the right breaks to get a shot at the title. With many still feeling the Tigers got screwed over a few years ago, the voters would give the Tigers the nod if everything else is equal. The schedule works out well getting LSU, Florida and Georgia at home, but there can't be a loss to Alabama in the regular season finale. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------More Bowl GamesPoinsettia Bowl San Diego, CAQualcomm Stadium December 19, 2006, ESPN2 Mountain West vs. at-largeBowl Projection: South Florida vs. Fresno State (no Mountain West team projected available) Fresno State and South Florida have to go somewhere. If a Mountain West team like Colorado State is available, Fresno State will likely knock out Nevada from the New Mexico Bowl. Las Vegas Bowl Las Vegas, NVSam Boyd Stadium December 21, 2006, ESPNPac 10 No. 4 vs. Mountain West No. 1Bowl Projection: Oregon State vs. BYU This is assuming Utah gets into the BCS and TCU stays home to sell tickets for the Fort Worth Bowl. Oregon, Arizona State or Washington State could be here.New Orleans Bowl New Orleans, LALouisiana Superdome December 22, 2006, ESPNSun Belt vs. Conference USABowl Projection: UL Lafayette vs. East Carolina Take your pick of Conference USA teams that could be here. East Carolina might be the most attractive because of the fans, but Memphis, UCF, Houston or Tulsa could easily end up in New Orleans.New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque, NMUniversity Stadium December 23, 2006, ESPNMountain West vs. WACBowl Projection: New Mexico vs. Nevada New Mexico appears to be a mortal lock here as long as it doesn't fall flat on its face. Nevada, Fresno State, and Louisiana Tech are all possible opponents.Birmingham Bowl Birmingham, ALLegion FieldDecember 23, 2006, ESPN2Conference USA vs. Big East or MACBowl Projection: Houston vs. PittThe Birmingham Bowl would be far happier taking a BCS league team than someone from the MAC. Houston, Tulsa, East Carolina and UCF are all possibilities.Fort Worth Bowl Fort Worth, TXAmon G. Carter StadiumDecember 23, 2006, ESPNMountain West vs. Conference USABowl Projection: TCU vs. Tulsa TCU is a perfect fit to stay home in what would be a better-than-you-think bowl game against Tulsa, Houston or UTEP. Hawaii Bowl Honolulu, HIAloha Stadium December 24, 2006, ESPNPac 10 vs. WACBowl Projection: Washington State vs. Hawaii Hawaii Bowl officials jump for joy that Hawaii will finish with a winning record. A shootout with Washington State would be a blast. Oregon or Arizona State would also make for a fun game.. Motor City Bowl Detroit, MIFord Field December 26, 2006, ESPNMAC vs. Big Ten No. 7Bowl Projection: Northern Illinois vs. Memphis (No Big 10 team projected to be available)Minnesota will struggle to get bowl eligible while Michigan State will have too good a record to stay close to home. Emerald Bowl San Francisco, CAAT&T Park December 27, 2006, ESPNACC No. 7 vs. Pac 10 No. 5Bowl Projection: Virginia vs. Oregon Virginia will likely make the trip cross-country for an Oregon or Oregon State home game.Independence Bowl Shreveport, LAIndependence StadiumDecember 27, 2006, ESPNBig 12 No. 7 vs. SEC No. 8Bowl Projection: Iowa State vs. Ole MissBowls always, always, always want Iowa State for its fans. Ole Miss might not be that good, but the schedule works out well enough to finish with six wins.Holiday Bowl San Diego, CAQualcomm Stadium December 28, 2006, ESPNPac 10 No. 2 vs. Big 12 No. 3Bowl Projection: California vs. NebraskaThis would be one of the most exciting bowls of the bunch. If the Big 12 only gets two teams in the BCS, Texas Tech could be here in a great game with either California or Arizona State.Texas Bowl Houston, TXReliant Stadium December 28, 2006, NFL Network Big 12 vs. Big EastBowl Projection: Missouri vs. West Virginia Formerly called the Houston Bowl, the Texas Bowl would jump at the chance to take Texas Tech or Texas A&M, but they might already be gone. Don't be shocked if the West Virginia/Louisville loser ends up here if Notre Dame ends up playing in the Gator Bowl. MPC Computers Bowl Boise, IDBronco Stadium December 28, 2006, ESPNWAC vs. ACC No. 8Bowl Projection: Boise State vs. Maryland Fine, so if Boise State goes 11-1 as projected, it might be somewhere else for a bigger bowl. Maryland or Virginia will be exiled to Boise since the Meineke Car Care Bowl will want NC State to stay at home.Champs Sports Bowl Orlando, FLFlorida Citrus BowlDecember 29, 2006, ESPNBig Ten No. 4 or 5 vs. ACC No. 4Bowl Projection: Michigan State vs. Georgia Tech One of the Techs, either Georgia or Virginia, should fit in here while Michigan State, Wisconsin and Penn State will all be in the running for the Big Ten's spot. Music City Bowl Nashville, TNThe Coliseum December 29, 2006, ESPNSEC vs. ACC No. 5Bowl Projection: South Carolina vs. Boston CollegeWatch for the ACC to make amends for hosing Boston College last year. South Carolina or Alabama make the most sense.Sun Bowl El Paso, TXSun BowlDecember 29, 2006, CBSBig 12 or Big East vs. Pac 10 No. 3Bowl Projection: Texas A&M vs. Arizona State West Virginia, because of its traveling fans, would be attractive if Notre Dame ends up going to the BCS. If the Irish are out of the BCS and goes to the Gator Bowl, the Sun has to take a Big 12 team.Insight Bowl Phoenix, AZChase FieldDecember 29, 2006, ESPNBig Ten No. 6 vs. Big 12 No. 6Bowl Projection: Purdue vs. ColoradoPurdue, Wisconsin or Michigan State are the likely Big Ten representatives. Take your pick from the Big 12 with Texas A&M, Colorado, Iowa State and Missouri all possibilities.Alamo Bowl San Antonio, TXAlamodome December 30, 2006, ESPNBig 12 No. 4 vs. Big Ten No. 4 or 5Bowl Projection: Wisconsin vs. Texas TechWisconsin didn't travel all that well last year, but that might be an aberration. The Alamo would do cartwheels to sell out the dome with Texas A&M fans, but Texas Tech fans would certainly help fill the place up..Liberty Bowl Memphis, TNLiberty Bowl December 30, 2006, ESPNConference USA No. 1 vs. SEC No. 6Bowl Projection: Southern Miss vs. AlabamaIf this is the matchup, set the over/under at 27.Meineke Car Care Bowl Charlotte, NC Bank of America StadiumDecember 30, 2006, ESPN2ACC No. 6 vs. Big East or NavyBowl Projection: NC State vs. NavyVirginia and Boston College would be more deserving, but NC State would put more fans in the seats. As projected, State would fit into the new ACC bowl rules. Navy has a deal for a berth here if eligible. South Florida will deserve to go here.Chick-fil-A Bowl Atlanta, GAGeorgia Dome December 30, 2006, ESPNACC No. 2 vs. SECBowl Projection: Clemson vs. GeorgiaIf this is the matchup, it would sell out faster than any other bowl.Gator Bowl Jacksonville, FLAlltel StadiumJanuary 1, 2007, CBSACC No. 3 vs. Big 12 or Big EastBowl Projection: Virginia Tech vs. Notre DameAssuming the Irish aren't going to the BCS, a battle with Virginia Tech would be every bit as good as any of the big-name games.Cotton Bowl Dallas, TXCotton Bowl January 1, 2007, FOXBig 12 No. 2 vs. SECBowl Projection: Oklahoma vs. Arkansas Nebraska could be an attractive option, but Oklahoma would sell out the Cotton Bowl. Arkansas would be a nod back to the old Southwest Conference days, but Alabama could easily be here.Outback Bowl Tampa, FLRaymond James StadiumJanuary 1, 2007, ESPNBig Ten No. 3 vs. SECBowl Projection: Penn State vs. Tennessee Oh would this be good. Georgia or Florida could be the SEC representative, while Wisconsin or Michigan could be here instead of the Nittany Lions. Capital One Bowl Jacksonville, FLAlltel Stadium January 1, 2007, ABCSEC No. 2 vs. Big Ten No. 2Bowl Projection: Florida vs. Michigan These two met in the 2003 Outback Bowl with the Wolverines winning 38-30. Each would be disappointed it's not in the BCS. International Bowl Toronto, CanadaRogers Centre January 6, 2007, ESPNMAC vs. Big East No. 4 or 5Bowl Projection: Akron vs. Rutgers Is going to Toronto in January a reward? Actually, it might be (it's a really nice city). Toledo, Bowling Green, or Miami University could be here from the MAC, while UConn or South Florida could be here from the Big East.GMAC Bowl Mobile, ALLadd Peebles StadiumJanuary 7, 2007, ESPNConference USA No. 2 vs. MACBowl Projection: UTEP vs. Toledo Like the GMAC Bowl didn't get enough publicity as one of the first bowl games of the year. 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SRQ Posted August 19, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 617 Content Count: 4,879 Reputation: 24 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/14/2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 We'll know about ND in Sept. Hope they're 3-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinBULL Posted August 20, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 62 Content Count: 958 Reputation: 3 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/15/2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 we are getting screwed over with this navy deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted August 21, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 9,898 Content Count: 66,091 Reputation: 2,434 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Share Posted August 21, 2006 san diego would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsFanInTX Posted August 21, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 222 Content Count: 4,210 Reputation: 647 Days Won: 8 Joined: 08/17/2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Let's say UL makes the national championship game. Does the BE still get to keep it's BCS bid (for example WVU to the Sugar bowl). Or is the NC game considered our BCS game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 21, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 197 Content Count: 10,251 Reputation: 270 Days Won: 14 Joined: 08/16/2005 Share Posted August 21, 2006 National Title is our BCS bid. In order for the BE to get two bids from the BCS they would have to have 2 teams finish in the top 6 in the BCS rankings. I really really doubt, the BCS would take two BE teams if they don't have to, in many cases they will go with the extra team from the other 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulls96go Posted August 22, 2006 Group: Member Topic Count: 724 Content Count: 10,219 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/17/2002 Share Posted August 22, 2006 National Title is our BCS bid. In order for the BE to get two bids from the BCS they would have to have 2 teams finish in the top 6 in the BCS rankings. I really really doubt, the BCS would take two BE teams if they don't have to, in many cases they will go with the extra team from the other 5. two bcs in the same year would be sweet revenge against the acc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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