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. After giving this thing a run just prior to the season, we now have some games to look at after the Big Ten kicked off its season this weekend. And yes, there were some upsets already, so we have to adjust almost before we get this thing off the ground.
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, remember that these scenarios are very complicated with projecting things with basically all teams being eligible this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, 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 week one in the Big Ten.
NEXT … The Early Bowls
The Early Bowls
Duke’s Mayo Bowl
ESPN, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: ACC vs. Big Ten
Bowl Projection: NC State vs. Nebraska
New Era Pinstripe Bowl
ESPN, Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: ACC vs. Big Ten
Bowl Projection: North Carolina vs. Minnesota
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
ESPN, Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Projection: Northwestern vs. Missouri
Next … Continued
Outback Bowl
ESPN, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Normal Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Projection: Penn State vs. Texas A&M
VRBO Citrus Bowl
ESPN, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
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, Arizona
At-Large vs. At-Large
Bowl Projection: Washington vs. Wisconsin
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
ESPN, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
At-Large vs. At-Large
Bowl Projection: Michigan vs. Oklahoma State
NEXT … College Football Playoff Picks
College Football Playoff
Allstate Sugar Bowl
Friday, January 1, 8:45 p.m. EST
ESPN, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
CFP vs. CFP
Bowl Projection: Clemson vs. Oregon
Rose Bowl
Friday, January 1, 5 p.m. EST
ESPN Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
CFP vs. CFP
Bowl Projection: Ohio State vs. Alabama
College Football Playoff National Championship
Monday, January 11, 8 p.m. EST
ESPN Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Projection: Clemson vs. Ohio State
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