Bowl/Playoff Projections

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redwingillini11

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jason88cubs said:
I want a bowl game that will be on when I'm NOT working lol
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At my last job I could throw the Redbox Bowl up on my computer and watch the game with no interruption at all. My current job that wouldn't fly so much. So yes hoping for not a work day afternoon!
 
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OnlyOrange

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DeonThomas said:
TeamCurrent RecordProjected RecordBowl
Michigan10-013-0CFP-Peach
Ohio State10-011-1CFP-Fiesta
Penn State8-210-2Orange
ILLINOIS7-38-4Citrus
Minnesota7-38-4ReliaQuest
Purdue6-48-5Duke's Mayo
Maryland6-47-5Music City
Iowa6-47-5Guaranteed Rate
Wisconsin5-57-5Pinstripe
Michigan St5-56-6Quick Lane
Rutgers4-64-8
Nebraska3-73-9
Indiana3-73-9
Northwestern1-91-11
* assumes Michigan defeats Purdue in Indy


One possible scenario, above. I will update following this weekend's upset in Ann Arbor. (Even though I've never heard of a 17-point favorite losing at home. Oh wait.......)
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I agree with this - Michigan is a force this year. I think they'll beat the Buckeyes (though will be rooting for tOSU)
 
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Lysol623

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I don't think MSU and OSU both make the playoffs, as one won't make the BTT game. I also don't want anything to do with the miracle whip bowl. I think we end up in the Reliaquest.
 
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Illini2010-11

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Going to be very interesting for bowl selection. Looks like there will most likely be three B1G West teams at 8-4 and Iowa at 9-5 (assuming Iowa win to Neb and loss to Mich/OSU). I think we are more attractive to bowl committees than MN and PU, from fan travel, but I would assume Iowa will get better invite (even with 5 losses).
 
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Lysol623

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Illini2010-11 said:
Going to be very interesting for bowl selection. Looks like there will most likely be three B1G West teams at 8-4 and Iowa at 9-5 (assuming Iowa win to Neb and loss to Mich/OSU). I think we are more attractive to bowl committees than MN and PU, from fan travel, but I would assume Iowa will get better invite (even with 5 losses).
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Not sure if our fans are traveling for a bowl less than the Reliaquest. Maybe the Music City draws folks, but the end of year letdown is a thing.
 
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TheChief4Life

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Our family is going to do everything possible to travel to a bowl except the pinstripe.

We’ve already cleared our post Christmas calendar. I’m actually hoping for music city (as it’s the closest) or the mayo bowl as I have family that lives about 2 hours from there.

The fans will travel, despite the late season letdown. Especially if we beat northwestern and look competent doing it.
 
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LFOD

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TheChief4Life said:
Our family is going to do everything possible to travel to a bowl except the pinstripe.

We’ve already cleared our post Christmas calendar. I’m actually hoping for music city (as it’s the closest) or the mayo bowl as I have family that lives about 2 hours from there.

The fans will travel, despite the late season letdown. Especially if we beat northwestern and look competent doing it.
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Exactly the same here, we might be related. :)

I'm hoping for the Music City Bowl. Cool name, fun city.
 
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TheChief4Life

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At this point in the season, a win is a win is a win if you’re in the top 10. There are no bad wins ever, but especially now.
 
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Mr. Roberts

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illini80 said:
Thought Michigan might lose some votes but still 3rd with 2 votes for #1. 👀
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Someone Beat GIF
 
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gibb52

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CBS Sports has us in the Pinstripe Bowl against Pitt. I think that's a good matchup for us but I'm not stoked about NYC in late Dec.
 
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Illinois_2_AZ

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gibb52 said:
CBS Sports has us in the Pinstripe Bowl against Pitt. I think that's a good matchup for us but I'm not stoked about NYC in late Dec.
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The Pinstripe Bowl would be a big disappointment based on where we were projected to go a few weeks ago. On the positive, good exposure in a massive TV market as well as a chance for many potential New Jersey recruits to see us play in person. (I know I am reaching here, but trying to come up with something positive after yesterday's heartbreak).
 
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Mr. Roberts

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Illinois_2_AZ said:
The Pinstripe Bowl would be a big disappointment based on where we were projected to go a few weeks ago. On the positive, good exposure in a massive TV market as well as a chance for many potential New Jersey recruits to see us play in person. (I know I am reaching here, but trying to come up with something positive after yesterday's heartbreak).
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Pinstripe Bowl shouldn't exist. It would be another eye poke after yesterday.
 
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