College Football Week 7 Bowl Projections from the Sports Mac

New Mexico Bowl (MWC No. 5 vs. WAC No. 3)

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

2:00 PM, ESPN

Tulsa* (No eligible MWC team) vs. Nevada

This Week: The Golden Hurricane have the week off after a big win over Tulane, while the Wolf Pack also have the week off after being upset by Hawaii.

uDrove Humanitarian Bowl (WAC No. 1 vs. MAC No. 3)

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

5:30 PM, ESPN

Fresno State vs. Toledo

This Week: The Bulldogs continue WAC play (8:00 PM, ESPN3.com) with a trip to San Jose State, and the Rockets host Ball State in a Mid-American Conference tilt.

R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (C-USA No. 5 vs. Sun Belt No. 1)

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

9:00 PM, ESPN

Texas-El Paso vs. Troy

This Week: The Miners host Tulane in a C-USA match-up, while the Trojans have the week off after a win over Louisiana-Lafayette.

Beef O’Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg (Big East No. 6 vs. C-USA No. 2)

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

8:00 PM, ESPN

Syracuse vs. Southern Methodist

This Week: The Orange have a tough Big East road game at No. 20 West Virginia (12:00 PM, ESPN2) and the Mustangs have a big C-USA game hosting Houston (3:30 PM, CBS College Sports).

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 No. 9 Utes host Colorado State in a MWC game, while the Beavers have the week off after a double-overtime loss to Washington.

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 on the road in conference this week at New Mexico, and the Midshipmen have their annual rivalry game with Notre Dame at the New Meadowlands (12:00 PM, CBS).

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl (C-USA No. 6 vs. WAC No. 2)

Friday, December 24th, 2010

8:00 PM, ESPN

Houston vs. Hawaii

This Week: The Cougars play in-state rival Southern Methodist in Dallas (3:30 PM, CBS College Sports), while the Warriors come to the mainland to play Utah State (5:00 PM, ESPN3.com).

Little Caesars Pizza Bowl (MAC No. 1 vs. Big 10 No. 8)

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

8:30 PM, ESPN

Northern Illinois vs. Penn State

This Week: The Huskies have a big MAC home game against Central Michigan (4:00 PM, ESPN3.com), and the Nittany Lions are back in action at Minnesota (12:00 PM, ESPNU).

Advocare V100 Independence Bowl (ACC No. 7 vs. MWC No. 3)

Monday, December 27th, 2010

5:00 PM, ESPN

Maryland vs. Air Force

This Week: The Terrapins are on the road in ACC play at Boston College, while the Falcons have the tough task of playing at No. 4 TCU (8:00 PM, CBS College Sports).

Champs Sports Bowl (ACC No. 3 vs. Big East No. 2/Notre Dame)

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

6:30 PM, ESPN

Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame

This Week: The Yellow Jackets go on the road to take on Clemson (3:30 PM, ABC). The Fighting Irish have their annual game with rival Navy (12:00 PM, CBS).

Insight Bowl (Big 12 No. 4 vs. Big 10 No. 5)

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

10:00 PM, ESPN

Texas vs. Purdue

This Week: The No. 22 Longhorns host Iowa State in a Big 12 matchup, while the upstart Boilermakers travel to Columbus to take on No. 11 Ohio State (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network).

EagleBank Bowl (ACC No. 8 vs. C-USA No. 4)

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

2:30 PM, ESPN

Clemson vs. Southern Mississippi

This Week: The Tigers welcome Georgia Tech to Death Valley (3:30 PM, ABC), and the Golden Eagles have the week off after beating Memphis last weekend.

Texas Bowl (Big 12 No. 6 vs. Big 10 No. 6)

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

6:00 PM, ESPN

Kansas State vs. Michigan

This Week: The Wildcats have an interesting road game at Baylor, while the Wolverines have the week off after losing to Iowa last weekend.

Valero Alamo Bowl (Big 12 No. 3 vs. Pac-10 No. 2)

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

9:15 PM, ESPN

Missouri vs. Arizona

This Week: The No. 18 Tigers have a massive Big 12 home game, hosting No. 3 Oklahoma (8:00 PM, ABC). The  No. 15 Wildcats welcome Pac-10 foe Washington to Tucson (10:15 PM, ESPN).

Bell Helicopters Armed Forces Bowl (C-USA No. 3 vs. MWC No. 4)

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

12:00 PM, ESPN

Central Florida vs. Army

This Week: The Knights host Rice in a C-USA matchup, while the Black Knights have the week off after an overtime loss to Rutgers.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Big East No. 4 vs. Big 12 No. 7)

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

3:20 PM, ESPN

Cincinnati vs. Baylor

This Week: The Bearcats continue Big East play, hosting South Florida on Friday (8:00 PM, ESPN2). The Bears try to become bowl-eligible, hosting Kansas State.

Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl (ACC No. 6 vs. SEC No. 7)

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

6:30 PM, ESPN

North Carolina vs. Kentucky

This Week: The Tar Heels travel south for a big ACC road game against Miami (Fla.) (7:30 PM, ESPN2), while the Wildcats host Georgia in SEC play (7:30 PM, ESPN3.com).

Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl (Pac-10 No. 3 vs. Big 12 No. 5)

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

10:00 PM, ESPN

Stanford vs. Nebraska

This Week: The No. 12 Cardinal host Washington State in a Pac-10 contest, and the No. 14 Cornhuskers have another huge Big 12 game, playing at No. 17 Oklahoma State (3:30 PM, ABC).

Meineke Car Care Bowl (ACC No. 5 vs. Big East No. 3)

Friday, December 31st, 2010

12:00 PM, ESPN

North Carolina State vs. Pittsburgh

This Week: The Wolf Pack has the weekend off after an overtime loss to East Carolina.  The Panthers host Rutgers in an important Big East contest (12:00 PM, ESPN3.com).

Hyundai Sun Bowl (Pac-10 No. 4 vs. ACC No. 4)

Friday, December 31st, 2010

2:00 PM, CBS

Washington vs. Miami (Fla.)

This Week: The Huskies continue conference play on the road at No. 15 Arizona (10:15 PM, ESPN) and the Hurricanes host North Carolina for an ACC tilt (7:30 PM, ESPN2).

AutoZone Liberty Bowl (SEC No. 8 vs. C-USA No. 1)

Friday, December 31st, 2010

3:30 PM, ESPN

Georgia vs. East Carolina

This Week: The Bulldogs are on the road this week traveling to Kentucky (7:30 PM, ESPN3.com), while the Pirates host Marshall in a C-USA contest.

Chick-fil-A Bowl (ACC No. 2 vs. SEC No. 5)

Friday, December 31st, 2010

7:30 PM, ESPN

Virginia Tech vs. Florida

This Week: The No. 23 Hokies are at home to take on Duke (12:00 PM, ESPN3.com), and the Gators have the weekend off after their third loss in a row last weekend.

Dallas Football Classic (Big 12 No. 8 vs. Big 10 No. 7)

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

12:00 PM, ESPNU

Texas Tech vs. Illinois

This Week: The Red Raiders are at Colorado in Big 12 play. The Illini are back at home taking on Indiana (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network).

Outback Bowl (SEC No. 4 vs. Big 10 No. 3)

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

1:00 PM, ABC

South Carolina vs. Wisconsin

This Week: The No. 19 Gamecocks are back on the road in SEC play, taking on Vanderbilt (7:00 PM, ESPN3.com). The No. 10 Badgers have another huge Big 10 game, traveling to No. 13 Iowa (3:30 PM, ABC).

Capital One Bowl (SEC No. 2 vs. Big 10 No. 2)

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

1:00 PM, ESPN

LSU vs. Michigan State

This Week: The No. 6 Tigers have a massive SEC road game at No. 4 Auburn (3:30 PM, CBS), while the No. 8 Spartans take on Northwestern on the road in Big 10 play (12:00 PM, ESPN).

Gator Bowl (SEC No. 6 vs. Big 10 No. 4)

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

1:30 PM, ESPN2

Arkansas vs. Northwestern

This Week: The No. 21 Razorbacks welcome SEC foe Mississippi (12:30 PM, ESPN3.com), and the Wildcats have a huge Big 10 home game against No. 8 Michigan State (12:00 PM, ESPN).

Rose Bowl (BCS (Big 10) vs. BCS (Pac 10)

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

4:30 PM, ESPN

Iowa vs. Alabama

This Week: The No. 13 Hawkeyes host No. 10 Wisconsin in a critical Big 10 matchup (3:30 PM, ABC), while the No.7 Crimson Tide face Tennessee in their annual rivalry game (7:00 PM, ESPN).

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl (BCS (Big 12) vs. BCS (At-Large))

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Oklahoma vs. Ohio State

This Week: The No. 3 Sooners visit No. 18 Missouri in conference play (8:00 PM, ABC), and the No. 11 Buckeyes take on Purdue at home (12:00 PM, Big Ten Network).

Discover Orange Bowl (BCS (ACC) vs. BCS (At-Large))

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Florida State vs. West Virginia

This Week: The No. 16 Seminoles have the weekend off after a win over Boston College, while the No. 20 Mountaineers host the Orangemen of Syracuse in Big East play (12:00 PM, ESPN2).

Allstate Sugar Bowl (BCS (SEC) vs. BCS (At-Large))

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Auburn vs. TCU

This Week: The No. 5 Tigers welcome No. 6 LSU for a big SEC battle (3:30 PM, ABC), and the No. 4 Horned Frogs have an intriguing MWC home game against Air Force (8:00 PM, CBS College Sports).

GMAC Bowl (Sun Belt No. 2 vs. MAC No. 2)

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Florida International vs. Miami (Ohio)

This Week: The Golden Panthers earned a week of rest with a big win over North Texas. The RedHawks host Ohio in a MAC matchup.

AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic (SEC No. 3 vs. Big 12 No. 2)

Friday, January 7th, 2011

8:00 PM, FOX

Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma State

This Week: The No. 24 Bulldogs step out of conference to host Alabama-Birmingham (7:00 PM, ESPNU), and the No. 17 Cowboys have a huge Big 12 home game against No. 14 Nebraska (3:30 PM, ABC).

Birmingham Bowl (SEC No. 9 vs. Big East No. 5)

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

12:00 PM, ESPN

Mississippi vs. Rutgers

This Week: The Rebels travel to No. 21 Arkansas for a tough SEC matchup (12:30 PM, ESPN3.com), while the Scarlet Knights go on the road to play Pittsburgh (12:00 PM, ESPN3.com).

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (Pac-10 No. 6 vs. WAC No. 4)

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

9:00 PM, ESPN

Arizona State vs. Louisiana Tech

This Week:  The Sun Devils are on the road for a Pac-10 game against California, and the Bulldogs have the weekend off after a victory over Idaho.

BCS National Championship Game (BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2)

Monday, January 10th, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Boise State vs. Oregon

This Week: The No. 2 Broncos have the weekend off after a blowout of San Jose State, while the No. 1 Ducks host UCLA in a Pac-10 matchup Thursday (9:00 PM, ESPN).