2010-2011 Bowl Projections: Week Three Of The Regular Season
New Mexico Bowl (MWC No. 5 vs. WAC No. 3)
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
2:00 PM, ESPN
Wyoming vs. Idaho
This Week: The Cowboys open the conference season at home vs. Air Force while the Vandals go on the road to face Colorado State.
uDrove Humanitarian Bowl (WAC No. 1 vs. MAC No. 3)
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
5:30 PM, ESPN
Nevada vs. Miami (Ohio)
This Week: The Wolf Pack go on the road for a big test at Brigham Young and the Red Hawks also have a big road tilt when they travel to play Missouri.
R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (C-USA No. 5 vs. Sun Belt No. 1)
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
9:00 PM, ESPN
Southern Methodist vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
This Week: The Mustangs have a major non-conference clash hosting #4 Texas Christian this Friday (8:00 PM, ESPN) while the Ragin’ Cajuns have a big home game as well taking on Sun Belt foe Middle Tennessee State.
Beef O’Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg (Big East No. 6 vs. C-USA No. 2)
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
8:00 PM, ESPN
Connecticut vs. Southern Mississippi
This Week: The Huskies try to right the ship at home taking on Buffalo (12:00 PM, ESPN3.com) and the Golden Eagles go on the road to play Louisiana Tech (7:00 PM, ESPN3.com).
MAACO Bowl Las Vegas (MWC No. 1 vs. PAC-10 No. 5)
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
8:00 PM, ESPN
Utah vs. Oregon State
This Week: The Utes will play host to San Jose State while the Beavers may have their toughest game of the year traveling to #3 Boise State (8:00 PM, ABC).
San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl (MWC No. 2 vs. Navy)
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
8:00 PM ESPN
San Diego State vs. Navy
This Week: The Aztecs are back at home taking on Utah State while the Midshipmen have the week off to prepare for their big game at Air Force on Oct. 2.
Sheraton Hawaii Bowl (C-USA No. 6 vs. WAC No. 2)
Friday, December 24th, 2010
8:00 PM, ESPN
Houston vs. Fresno State
This Week: The Cougars open up conference play hosting Tulane and the Bulldogs have an interesting road game at Mississippi (7:30 PM, ESPN3.com).
Little Caesars Pizza Bowl (MAC No. 1 vs. Big 10 No. 8)
Sunday, December 26th, 2010
8:30 PM, ESPN
Temple vs. Indiana
This Week: The Owls go on the road to play longtime foe No. 23 Penn State (3:30 PM, Big Ten Network) while the Hoosiers host Akron to wrap their non-conference play (7:00 PM, Big Ten Network).
Advocare V100 Independence Bowl (ACC No. 7 vs. MWC No. 3)
Monday, December 27th, 2010
5:00 PM, ESPN
Boston College vs. Air Force
This Week: The Eagles open up ACC play by hosting Virginia Tech and the Falcons start Mountain West Conference play by going on the road to face Wyoming.
Champs Sports Bowl (ACC No. 3 vs. Big East No. 2/Notre Dame)
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
6:30 PM, ESPN
Clemson vs. Notre Dame
This Week: Clemson has the week off after the tough overtime loss to No. 17 Auburn while the Fighting Irish have another big opponent at home in No. 16 Stanford (3:30 PM, NBC).
Insight Bowl (Big 12 No. 4 vs. Big 10 No. 5)
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
10:00 PM, ESPN
Oklahoma State vs. Michigan State
This Week: The Cowboys have the week off after their big blowout over Tulsa and the No. 25 Spartans finish non-conference play hosting FCS Northern Colorado (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network).
EagleBank Bowl (ACC No. 8 vs. C-USA No. 4)
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
2:30 PM, ESPN
Maryland vs. Tulsa
This Week: The Terrapins play their last non-conference game hosting Florida International (12:00 PM, ESPNU) while the Golden Hurricane welcome FCS Central Arkansas for a home contest.
Texas Bowl (Big 12 No. 6 vs. Big 10 No. 6)
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
6:00 PM, ESPN
Missouri vs. Northwestern
This Week: The Tigers host Miami (Ohio) after rallying to win last week and the Wildcats will wrap up non-conference play hosting Central Michigan.
Valero Alamo Bowl (Big 12 No. 3 vs. Pac-10 No. 2)
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
9:15 PM, ESPN
Texas A&M vs. Stanford
This Week: The Aggies have the week off after coming from behind to beat FIU while the Cardinal have a big road test at South Bend taking on Notre Dame (3:30 PM, NBC).
Bell Helicopters Armed Forces Bowl (C-USA No. 3 vs. MWC No. 4)
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
12:00 PM, ESPN
Central Florida vs. Brigham Young
This Week: The Knights have a tough road game at Kansas State and the Cougars have an interesting home tussle with Nevada.
New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Big East No. 4 vs. Big 12 No. 7)
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
3:20 PM, ESPN
Rutgers vs. Texas Tech
This Week: The Scarlet Knights have an intriguing home game with North Carolina (3:30 PM, ESPNU) while the Red Raiders have the week off after the loss to Texas.
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl (ACC No. 6 vs. SEC No. 7)
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
6:30 PM, ESPN
Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee
This Week: The Hokies start ACC play by traveling north to play at Boston College and the Volunteers welcome Alabama-Birmingham (12:00 PM, ESPN3. com).
Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl (Pac-10 No. 3 vs. Big 12 No. 5)
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
10:00 PM, ESPN
Arizona vs. Kansas State
This Week: No. 14 Arizona begins Pac-10 conference play by hosting California while Kansas State will host Central Florida in a non-conference matchup.
Meineke Car Care Bowl (ACC No. 5 vs. Big East No. 3)
Friday, December 31st, 2010
12:00 PM, ESPN
North Carolina State vs. South Florida
This Week: The Wolf Pack have a big conference road game at Georgia Tech (12:00 PM, ESPN) and the Bulls play at home out of conference against Western Kentucky (7:00 PM, ESPN3.com).
Hyundai Sun Bowl (Pac-10 No. 4 vs. ACC No. 4)
Friday, December 31st, 2010
2:00 PM, CBS
Arizona State vs. Georgia Tech
This Week: The Sun Devils face a major test to open Pac-10 play by hosting No. 5 Oregon while the Yellow Jackets have a big conference game of their own, hosting North Carolina State (12:00 PM, ESPN).
AutoZone Liberty Bowl (SEC No. 8 vs. C-USA No. 1)
Friday, December 31st, 2010
3:30 PM, ESPN
Kentucky vs. East Carolina
This Week: The Wildcats have a tough opener in SEC play traveling south to play No. 9 Florida (7:00 PM, ESPNU) and the Pirates have the week off after the loss to Virginia Tech.
Chick-fil-A Bowl (ACC No. 2 vs. SEC No. 5)
Friday, December 31st, 2010
7:30 PM, ESPN
Florida State vs. Louisiana State
This Week: The Seminoles start ACC play by hosting Wake Forest (3:30 PM, ABC) while the No. 15 Tigers have a interesting non-conference home game facing No. 22 West Virginia (9:00 PM, ESPN2).
Dallas Football Classic (Big 12 No. 8 vs. Big 10 No. 7)
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
12:00 PM, ESPNU
Baylor vs. Purdue
This Week: The Bears play another in-state rival when they travel to play at Rice and the Boilermakers finish their non-conference schedule at home versus Toledo (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network).
Outback Bowl (SEC No. 4 vs. Big 10 No. 3)
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
1:00 PM, ABC
Auburn vs. Penn State
This Week: The No. 17 Tigers get back into SEC play with a massive home game with No. 12 South Carolina (7:45 PM, ESPN) while the No. 23 Nittany Lions wrap up non-conference facing Temple (3:30 PM, Big Ten Network).
Capital One Bowl (SEC No. 2 vs. Big 10 No. 2)
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
1:00 PM, ESPN
South Carolina vs. Wisconsin
This Week: The No. 12 Gamecocks face another stern SEC road game traveling to No. 17 Auburn (7:45 PM, ESPN) and the No. 11 Badgers finish non-conference play hosting FCS Austin Peay (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network).
Gator Bowl (SEC No. 6 vs. Big 10 No. 4)
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
1:30 PM, ESPN2
Georgia vs. Michigan
This Week: The Bulldogs go on the road in conference play to take on Mississippi State (7:00 PM, ESPN3.com) while the No. 21 Wolverines try to stay unbeaten taking on Bowling Green (12:00 PM, ESPN2).
Rose Bowl (BCS (Big 10) vs. BCS (Pac 10))
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
4:30 PM, ESPN
Iowa vs. Oregon
This Week: The No. 18 Hawkeyes try to rebound at home against Ball State (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network) and the No. 5 Ducks start Pac-10 play on the road at Arizona State.
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (BCS (Big 12) vs. BCS (At-Large))
Saturday, January 1st, 2011
8:00 PM, ESPN
Texas vs. Pittsburgh
This Week: The No. 7 Longhorns will welcome UCLA in an non-conference match-up (3:30 PM, ABC) while the Panthers host No. 19 Miami (Fla.) in a big Thursday night tilt (7:30 PM, ESPN).
Discover Orange Bowl (BCS (ACC) vs. BCS (At-Large))
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
8:00 PM, ESPN
Miami (Fla.) vs. Oklahoma
This Week: The No. 19 Hurricanes have another big road test heading north to take on Pittsburgh (7:30 PM, ESPN) and the No. 8 Sooners travel east to play at Cincinnati (6:00 PM, ESPN2).
Allstate Sugar Bowl (BCS (SEC) vs. BCS (At-Large))
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
8:00 PM, ESPN
Alabama vs. Texas Christian
This Week: The No. 1 Crimson Tide start SEC play with a huge road test at No. 10 Arkansas (3:30 PM, CBS) while the No. 4 Horned Frogs go across town to take on cross-town rival Southern Methodist on Friday (8:00 PM, ESPN).
GMAC Bowl (Sun Belt No. 2 vs. MAC No. 2)
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
8:00 PM, ESPN
Arkansas State vs. Toledo
This Week: The Red Wolves have a big Sun Belt Conference road game at Troy (3:30 PM, ESPN3.com) and the Rockets are also on the road at Purdue (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network).
AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic (SEC No. 3 vs. Big 12 No. 2)
Friday, January 7th, 2011
8:00 PM, FOX
Arkansas vs. Nebraska
This Week: The No. 10 Razorbacks have the ultimate home game as they welcome No. 1 Alabama (3:30 PM, CBS) while the No. 6 Cornhuskers host FCS South Dakota State.
Birmingham Bowl (SEC No. 9 vs. Big East No. 5)
Saturday, January 8th, 2011
12:00 PM, ESPN
Vanderbilt vs. Syracuse
This Week: The Commodores have the week off after the conference win over Mississippi and the Orange will host FCS Colgate at the Carrier Dome.
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (Pac-10 No. 6 vs. WAC No. 4)
Sunday, January 9th, 2011
9:00 PM, ESPN
California vs. Louisiana Tech
This Week: The Golden Bears face a big road test in conference at No. 14 Arizona while the Bulldogs host Southern Mississippi in a non-conference match-up (7:00 PM, ESPN3.com).
BCS National Championship Game (BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2)
Monday, January 10th, 2011
8:00 PM, ESPN
Boise State vs. Ohio State
This Week: The No. 3 Broncos host their last big non-conference game against No. 24 Oregon State (8:00 PM, ABC) and the No. 2 Buckeyes finish their non-conference schedule by hosting Eastern Michigan (3:30 PM, ABC).
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