BCS Bowl Projections: Which Bowls Will SEC Teams Be Playing In?

The SEC has long staked its claim to being the best conference in college football.

Owning the last four championships has established the dominance of this conference over all others.

But will that dominance continue?

That remains to be seen.

While we wait for the season to get over, here are some bowl destination prognostications for your reading pleasure.

Who will go where, and how many teams will the SEC have in BCS bowls? All that and more will be answered in the slides to follow...

Kentucky Wildcats: BBVA Compass Bowl, Jan. 8

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LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 13: Randall Cobb #18 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Commonwealth Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Get

Kentucky football has been nothing to write home about this season. However, with the play of wide receiver Randall Cobb, the Wildcats find themselves bowl eligible.

The Wildcats should play in the BBVA Compass Bowl against an opponent from the Big Least...oops, Big East.

With only a game against Tennessee standing in their way, expect to see the Wildcats finish the regular season on a high note and begin preparing for a trip too Birmingham.

Predicted Final Record - 7-5

Bowl Info - BBVA Compass Bowl; Birmingham, Alabama; Jan. 8, noon

Bowl Affiliations - SEC vs. Big East

Georgia Bullogs: Autozone Liberty Bowl, Dec. 31

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs fails to pull in this reception against Richard Samuel #22 of the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

A.J. Green has made his mark as possibly the best wide receiver in the country this season.

Georgia has made another mark, and it's rather painful.

The 'Dawgs will have to win next week against fierce rival, Georgia Tech, in order to become bowl eligible.

Predicted Final Record - 6-6

Bowl Info - Autozone Liberty Bowl; Memphis, Tennessee; Dec. 31, 2:30 p.m.

Affiliations - The Liberty Bowl generally takes a team from the SEC to play the Conference USA champ.

Mississippi State Bulldogs: Music City Bowl, Dec. 30

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Chris Relf #14 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs hands off to running back Vick Ballard #28 against the Florida Gators October 16, 2010 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschm

The Bulldogs and quarterback Chris Relf found themselves as high as No. 19 in the BCS rankings before suffering consecutive losses to Alabama and Arkansas.

A showdown with Mississippi looms on the horizon.

Predicted Final Record - 8-4

Bowl Info - Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl; Nashville, Tennessee; Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Affiliations - SEC vs. ACC

Florida Gators: Gator Bowl, Jan. 1

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 02: Jeffery Demps #2 of the Florida Gators against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

After starting the season ranked in the top 10, Florida finds itself on the outside looking in after four losses this season.

Urban Meyer and Co. hope to add a solid win to their resume this weekend when they battle No. 25 Florida State.

Predicted Final Record - 8-4

Bowl Info - Gator Bowl; Jacksonville, Florida; Jan. 1, 1:30 p.m.

Bowl Affiliations - SEC vs. Big Ten

Arkansas Razorbacks: Chick-Fil-A Bowl, Dec. 31

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 06: Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Early in the season Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett was on everyone's short list for the Heisman Trophy.

At this point, Mallett and the Razorbacks are just hoping to spoil LSU's fun.

A battle with the No. 5 Tigers is on deck for Arkansas.

Predicted Final Record - 9-3

Bowl Info - Chick-Fil-A Bowl; Atlanta, Georgia; Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Bowl Affiliations - SEC vs. ACC

South Carolina Gamecocks: Outback Bowl, Jan. 1

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Stephen Garcia #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waves to fans after winning a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 36-14.

The Gamecocks have been the masters of the unpredictable this season, being the first team to knock off Alabama and also having beaten Florida.

On the flip side, SC lost to Arkansas and Kentucky.

Go figure.

Now, coach Steve Spurrier has a game with in-state rival Clemson on his hands before an SEC championship matchup with No. 1 Auburn.

Predicted Final Record - 9-4

Bowl Info - Outback Bowl; Tampa, Florida; Jan. 1, 1 p.m.

Bowl Affiliations - SEC vs. Big Ten

Alabama Crimson Tide: Capital One Bowl, Jan. 1

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Wide receiver Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a 56 yard touchdown with running back Mark Ingram #22 against the Mississippi State Bulldogs November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Since falling from their No. 1 spot, Alabama has lost only one other time (No. 5 LSU).

The Tide have a regular brawl on their hands to end the season in the Iron Bowl, as they hope to end Auburn's national championship chances.

Final Predicted Record - 9-3

Bowl Info - Capital One Bowl; Orlando, Florida; Jan. 1, 1 p.m.

Bowl Affiliations - SEC vs Big 10

LSU Tigers: Allstate Sugar Bowl, Jan. 4

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Head coach Les Miles and the Louisiana State University Tigers celebrate after their 43-36 win over the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Les Miles and his Bayou Bengals will travel to No. 13 Arkansas this week and hope a win propels them to a BCS at-large berth.

The Tigers beat hapless Ole Miss, 43-36, to remain the only one-loss team in the Top Five.

Predicted Final Record - 11-1

Bowl Info - Allstate Sugar Bowl (BCS); New Orleans, Louisiana; Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Bowl Affiliations - SEC #1/BCS at-large vs. BCS at-large

Auburn Tigers: BCS National Championship Game, Jan. 10

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AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Gene Chizik of the Auburn Tigers points to his offense during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Gene Chizik is now officially a very good coach.

In spite of all the rumors and news swirling regarding standout quarterback Cam Newton, Chizik has helped his Tigers remain focused and prepared.

The Tigers are currently still undefeated and have only Alabama in the Iron Bowl before a showdown with South Carolina in the SEC Championship Game. The Tigers beat the Gamecocks earlier in the season, 35-27.

Predicted Final Record - 13-0

Bowl Info - BCS National Championship Game; Glendale, Arizona; Jan. 10, 8:30 p.m.

Bowl Affiliations - BCS #1 vs BCS #2