2013-14 Bowl Games Open Thread

[SEREbuckeye]

Stewart Mandel's projections for the Big Ten. I think these are fairly accurate:
Rose Bowl: Michigan State vs. Stanford
Orange Bowl: Ohio State vs. Clemson
Capital One Bowl: Wisconsin vs. South Carolina
Outback Bowl: Iowa vs. LSU
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Nebraska vs. Kansas State
Gator Bowl: Michigan vs. Georgia
Texas Bowl: Minnesota vs. Oregon State

Once again, I don't see a lot of wins on that schedule for the B1G. Ohio State probably has the best shot, and MSU-Stanford should be a hell of a game. Otherwise, the rest will be tough games for the conference.

4-3 or 5-2:

- Michigan State will need another well coached game to win. No mistakes.
- Buckeyes game can be discussed when the thread is opened tonight.
- Wisconsin is a sound team that gave the Buckeyes fits. We know they don't play defense in the SEC, so if they come prepare, its winable.
- LSU will destroy Iowa
- Nebraska should beat K-State
- Georgia will handle Michigan
- Minnesota is a really good team. They had an appearance in the Top 25 at the end of the season. They played in some tight games. This is a big bowl for them. I think the emotions of the season will help them into a victory.

 

[SEREbuckeye]

USA Today Bowl Projections

B1G:

Rose Bowl: Michigan State - Stanford
Orange Bowl: Ohio State - Clemson
Capital One Bowl: Wisconsin - Missouri
Outback Bowl: Nebraska - LSU
Gator Bowl: Iowa - Georgia
Texas Bowl: Minnesota - Washington St
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Michigan - Kansas St

The only sure thing is Michigan State, obviously. However, Ohio State to the Orange and Minny to the Texas are gaining momentum.

(PS. Check out the Scout.com Oregon Board meltdown. hahaha)

 

[Bucky32]

USA Today Bowl Projections

B1G:

Rose Bowl: Michigan State - Stanford
Orange Bowl: Ohio State - Clemson
Capital One Bowl: Wisconsin - Missouri
Outback Bowl: Nebraska - LSU
Gator Bowl: Iowa - Georgia
Texas Bowl: Minnesota - Washington St
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Michigan - Kansas St

The only sure thing is Michigan State, obviously. However, Ohio State to the Orange and Minny to the Texas are gaining momentum.

(PS. Check out the Scout.com Oregon Board meltdown. hahaha)

The Cap One has their choice between Missouri and South Carolina, but I think they take South Carolina as they'll probably travel better than Mizzou. Missouri is probably headed to the Cotton Bowl.

 

[SEREbuckeye]

The Cap One has their choice between Missouri and South Carolina, but I think they take South Carolina as they'll probably travel better than Mizzou. Missouri is probably headed to the Cotton Bowl.

Mizzou is the better team but SC has the bigger fan base.

 

[Bucky32]

Mizzou is the better team but SC has the bigger fan base.

Yup.

 

[scarletmike]

If they do go to the Orange Bowl, I will be there. That is a 30 min drive from my front door.

I will try to be there if they get the Orange. 3 hour drive, but it would be worth it.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN24s
BCS bowls set: FSU-Auburn (title), Bama-OU (Sugar), Clem-Ohio St (Orange), MSU-Stan (Rose), Bay-UCF (Fiesta) sources said

 

[OHSportsFan]

That is probably the best lineup I can remember.

Edit- on second thought, it ain't that great lol

 

[SEREbuckeye]

BCS Guru ‏@BCSGuru

ESPN will try to get Sugar to take Oregon, Sugar would prefer OU. Who gets invited will say a lot about power balance.

Its an ESPiN world and we are all just living in it...FML

 

[fanaticbuckeye]

Bama will throttle OU. Talent aside, "Big game Bob" and all.

Baylor should put it on UCF.

MSU/Stanford should be good.

I hope FSU drills Auburn, but who knows about that one yet.

tOSU vs Clemson will see 110+ points, but I want nothing to do against that offense with our secondary.

 

[Jake]

Get ready to hear about this all month.

 

[TampaBuckeyes]

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN24s
BCS bowls set: FSU-Auburn (title), Bama-OU (Sugar), Clem-Ohio St (Orange), MSU-Stan (Rose), Bay-UCF (Fiesta) sources said

Let's Play GUESS-THE-LINES:
Auburn +4.5 against FSU
Okie +15.5 against Bama
Clemson +8.5 against Ohio State
Stanford +3.5 against MSU
UCF +19.5 against Baylor

 

[Mike80]

Its an ESPiN world and we are all just living in it...FML

That's ok - they didn't get it.

 

[TampaBuckeyes]

I will try to be there if they get the Orange. 3 hour drive, but it would be worth it.

I've already got my tickets, planning flights for my family and hotels. But under a 4 hour drive for me.

 

[Mike80]

Let's Play GUESS-THE-LINES:
Auburn +4.5 against FSU
Okie +15.5 against Bama
Clemson +8.5 against Ohio State
Stanford +3.5 against MSU
UCF +19.5 against Baylor

Auburn -3 vs FSU
OU +10 vs Bama
Clemson -7 vs Ohio State
Stanford -5 vs MSU
Baylor -22 vs UCF