The Big Ten has a rich, rich history in historical bowl games, and the expectations are set for that to continue in 2020, or so we think. Here at Buckeyes Wire, we’re keeping with tradition and giving you a peek at where we think all the teams in the conference will end up when all the dust settles on the season.
We reassess after each week of games and project based on what we’ve seen. Our first edition takes a look at where things project in this pandemic shortened 2020 season, but it’s sure to change drastically as the calendar flips through the eight-week regular season.
Keep in mind some bowls aren’t planning on having a game this year, so it culls things down just a wee-bit for the lower end, lesser money-making bowl games.
Also, keep in mind that these scenarios are very complicated with projecting when there aren’t enough teams from certain conferences with tie-ins, and the agreements with bowls to not repeat the same program over a certain time-frame if at all possible.
Here’s a look at the projections before all the fun starts this weekend.
NEXT … The Early Bowls
The Early Bowls
Duke’s Mayo Bowl
ESPN, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: ACC vs. Big Ten
Bowl Projection: NC State vs. Northwestern
New Era Pinstripe Bowl
ESPN, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: ACC vs. Big Ten
Bowl Projection: North Carolina vs. Nebraska
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
ESPN, Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Projection: Minnesota vs. Missouri
Next … Continued
Outback Bowl
ESPN, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Projection: Michigan vs. Kentucky
VRBO Citrus Bowl
ESPN, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Projection: Iowa vs. LSU
NEXT … New Year’s Six Bowls
New Year’s Six Bowls
PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
ESPN, State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
At-Large vs. At-Large
Bowl Projection: Washington vs. Wisconsin
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
ESPN, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
At-Large vs. At-Large
Bowl Projection: Penn State vs. Oklahoma State
NEXT … College Football Playoff Picks
College Football Playoff
Allstate Sugar Bowl
Friday, January 1, 8:45 ET
ESPN, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA
CFP vs. CFP
Bowl Projection: Clemson vs. Oregon
Rose Bowl
Friday,, January 1, 5:00 ET
ESPN Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
CFP vs. CFP
Bowl Projection: Ohio State vs. Alabama
College Football Playoff National Championship
Monday, January 11, 8:00 ET
ESPN Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Projection: Clemson vs. Ohio State
