Let's Go Bowling

Trying to figure out who is going to play in what bowl this year is nearly impossible. The SEC is a mess because of so many teams with either the same or similar records. Here is my best shot at the SEC affiliated bowls and then the BCS bowls:

Capital One Bowl:
Iowa v. LSU

After LSU lost to Ole Miss, the Rebels were probably going to spend New Year's Day in Florida, however, after losing yesterday, LSU moves back into the top non-BCS spot.

Cotton Bowl:
Ole Miss v. Nebraska

Ole Miss heads back to the Cotton Bowl and Nebraska is rewarded for a strong finish in the Big 12. If Nebraska upset Texas in the Big 12 title game, this could end up being Missouri.

Chick-fil-A Bowl:
Georgia v. Clemson

There are a lot of teams at 7-5 in the SEC, so this is where things will go crazy. I think the CFA Bowl takes Georgia to increase the local hype on the game. Plus, a matchup with Clemson would be a throw back game for both schools and this might be one of the best games of the bowl season. If Clemson wins the ACC title, Georgia Tech would play here and the CFA Bowl would probably take Tennessee over Georgia.

Outback Bowl:
Tennessee v. Northwestern

Tennessee gets a New Year's game and Northwestern gets a nice trip and a beating. This is what happens when the Big 10 gets two teams in the BCS.

Liberty Bowl:
Arkansas v. Houston

This game would be a big draw for both schools and would be very entertaining. Again, there are about 6 teams that can go in these mid-level games, but logistically this would make sense.

Music City Bowl:
Kentucky v. Boston College

Again location would help this game. Kentucky would travel well to Nashville, and Boston College seems to always be a good bowl team.

Papajohns.com Bowl:
Auburn v. Connecticut

There really aren't words to explain how sad it is that this bowl exists...

Independence Bowl:
South Carolina v. Texas A&M

There's nothing as beautiful as Shreveport, LA in mid-December.... I really hope that UGA doesn't end up here.


BCS BOWLS

National Championship Game:
Alabama v. Texas

This would be a great game whether Bama or Florida plays here, I think Bama gets by the Gators and punches their ticket for the big game.

Sugar Bowl:
Florida v. Cincinnati

This would be a match up between an undefeated Bearcat team and a one loss Florida team. Tim Tebow's last game will be huge no matter where the Gators are playing.

Orange Bowl:
Georgia Tech v. Penn State

I think this game would be really great. Tech deserves a good opponent and Penn State had a solid season.

Fiesta Bowl:
TCU v. Boise State

The Fiesta Bowl could have the only other matchup of undefeated teams other than the national title game. This would be a spectacular game and a big stage for both of these programs to play on.

Rose Bowl:
Ohio State v. Oregon

Please wake me up when this game is over... The Big 10 and Pac 10 should really look at the reality of the college football world and open their minds to playing in a place other than Pasadena.