College Football Bowl Projections After Week 10 From The Sports Mac

New Mexico Bowl (MWC #5 vs. WAC #3)

Saturday, Dec. 18

2 p.m., ESPN

Brigham Young vs. Fresno State

This Week: The Cougars are on the road this week at Colorado State, while the Bulldogs have a tough test themselves hosting #21 Nevada (10:30 p.m., ESPN).

uDrove Humanitarian Bowl (WAC #1 vs. MAC #3)

Saturday, Dec. 18

5:30 p.m., ESPN

Nevada vs. Temple

This Week: The #21 Wolf Pack have an intriguing road game at Fresno State (10:30 p.m., ESPNU) and the Owls have the weekend off after the win over Kent State.

R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (C-USA #5 vs. Sun Belt #1)

Saturday, Dec. 18

9 p.m., ESPN

Southern Mississippi vs. Troy

This Week: The Golden Eagles face a big test playing at #25 Central Florida (noon, CBS College Sports) while the Trojans host Florida International in a Sun Belt tilt (3:30 p.m., ESPN3.com).

Beef O’Brady’s Bowl St. Petersburg (Big East #6 vs. C-USA #2)

Tuesday, Dec. 21

8 p.m., ESPN

Rutgers vs. Southern Methodist

This Week: The Scarlet Knights have an important home game against Syracuse (3:30 p.m., ESPNU) and the Mustangs have the weekend off after the loss to UTEP.

MAACO Bowl Las Vegas (MWC #1 vs. PAC-10 #5)

Wednesday, Dec. 22

8 p.m., ESPN

Utah vs. Oregon State

This Week: The #15 Utes will try to rebound this week at Notre Dame (2:30 p.m., NBC) while the Beavers are at home against Pac-10 foe Washington State.

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl (MWC #2 vs. Navy)

Thursday, Dec. 23

8 p.m., ESPN

San Diego State vs. Navy

This Week: The Aztecs face an insurmountable task playing at #3 Texas Christian (4 p.m., Versus) and the Midshipmen are back at home to face Central Michigan (3:30 p.m., CBS College Sports).

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl (C-USA #6 vs. WAC #2)

Friday, Dec. 24

8 p.m., ESPN

East Carolina vs. Hawaii

This Week: The Pirates try to rebound from the big loss last weekend by traveling to Alabama-Birmingham Thursday (8 p.m., CBS College Sports) while the Warriors have the week off after the big loss to Boise State.

Little Caesars Pizza Bowl (MAC #1 vs. Big 10 #8)

Sunday, Dec. 26

8:30 p.m., ESPN

Northern Illinois vs. Purdue

This Week: The Huskies get the week started with a huge home game with MAC West division rival Toledo Tuesday (7 p.m., ESPN2) and the Boilermakers host high scoring Michigan in Big 10 play (Noon, Big Ten Network).

Advocare V100 Independence Bowl (ACC #7 vs. MWC #3)

Monday, Dec. 27

5 p.m., ESPN

Georgia Tech vs. Air Force

This Week: The Yellow Jackets have an ACC home game against Miami (Fla.) (noon, ESPN3.com) while the Falcons are back home to take on New Mexico.

Champs Sports Bowl (ACC #3 vs. Big East #2)

Tuesday, Dec. 28

6:30 p.m., ESPN

Florida State vs. Syracuse

This Week: The Seminoles host Clemson for an ACC clash (8 p.m., ABC) and the Orange have an important Big East game at Rutgers (3:30 p.m., ESPNU).

Insight Bowl (Big 12 #4 vs. Big 10 #5)

Tuesday, Dec. 28

10 p.m., ESPN

Baylor vs. Michigan

This Week: The Bears have another tough game this week hosting #23 Texas A&M while the Wolverines are back on the road traveling to Purdue (Noon, Big Ten Network).

EagleBank Bowl (ACC #8 vs. C-USA #4)

Wednesday, Dec. 29

2:30 p.m., ESPN

Clemson vs. Houston

This Week: The Tigers have a tough road game at Florida State (8 p.m., ABC) and the Cougars host Tulsa in a Conference-USA matchup (8 p.m., CBS College Sports).

Texas Bowl (Big 12 #6 vs. Big 10 #6)

Wednesday, Dec. 29

6 p.m., ESPN

Oklahoma vs. Northwestern

This Week: The #19 Sooners are back at home facing Texas Tech (3:30 p.m., ABC) while the Wildcats are also at home taking on #13 Iowa (3:30 p.m., ABC).

Valero Alamo Bowl (Big 12 #3 vs. Pac-10 #2)

Wednesday, Dec. 29

9:15 p.m., ESPN

Kansas State vs. Stanford

This Week: The Wildcats are on the road going to #20 Missouri and the #7 Cardinal is traveling as well at Arizona State.

Bell Helicopters Armed Forces Bowl (C-USA #3 vs. MWC#4)

Thursday, Dec. 30

Noon, ESPN

Tulsa vs. Army

This Week: The Golden Hurricane is on the road in C-USA play at Houston (8 p.m., CBS College Sports) while the Black Knights are on the road at Kent State.

New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Big East #4 vs. Big 12 #7)

Thursday, Dec. 30

3:20 p.m., ESPN

Louisville vs. Missouri

This Week: The Cardinals are at home taking on Big East foe South Florida (Noon, ESPNU) and the #20 Tigers host Big 12 North rival Kansas State.

Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl (ACC #6 vs. SEC #7)

Thursday, Dec. 30

6:30 p.m., ESPN

North Carolina State vs. Georgia

This Week: The Wolf Pack host ACC foe Wake Forest while the Bulldogs are back into SEC play with a big game at #2 Auburn (3:30 p.m., CBS).

Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl (Pac-10 #3 vs. Big 12 #5)

Thursday, Dec. 30

10 p.m., ESPN

Arizona vs. Texas A&M

This Week: The #18 Wildcats return home to face Pac-10 rival Southern California (8 p.m., ABC) and the #23 Aggies have a tough road test at Baylor.

Meineke Car Care Bowl (ACC #5 vs. Big East #3)

Friday, Dec. 31

Noon, ESPN

Maryland vs. South Florida

This Week: The Terrapins go on the road this week to play at Virginia while the Bulls have a road game as well at Louisville (Noon, ESPNU).

Hyundai Sun Bowl (Pac-10 #4 vs. ACC #4)

Friday, Dec. 31

2 p.m., CBS

California vs. North Carolina

This Week: The Golden Bears face the incredibly tough challenge of #1 Oregon and the Tar Heels have a big ACC home game welcoming #16 Virginia Tech (3:30 PM, ABC).

AutoZone Liberty Bowl (SEC #8 vs. C-USA #1)

Friday, Dec. 31

3:30 p.m., ESPN

Kentucky vs. Central Florida

This Week: The Wildcats are at home facing Vanderbilt (Noon, ESPN3.com) while the #25 Knights are back at home to take on Southern Mississippi (Noon, CBS College Sports).

Chick-fil-A Bowl (ACC #2 vs. SEC #5)

Friday, Dec. 31

7:30 p.m., ESPN

Miami (Fla.) vs. Florida

This Week: The Hurricanes have a tough ACC road game at Georgia Tech (Noon, ESPN3.com) and the #24 Gators have a huge SEC East showdown hosting #22 South Carolina (7 p.m., ESPN).

Dallas Football Classic (Big 12 #8 vs. Big 10 #7)

Saturday, Jan. 1

Noon, ESPNU

Texas Tech vs. Illinois

This Week: The Red Raiders are on the road to take on #19 Oklahoma (3:30 p.m., ABC) while the Illini are back at home facing Minnesota (Noon, Big Ten Network).

Outback Bowl (SEC #4 vs. Big 10 #3)

Saturday, Jan. 1

1 p.m., ABC

Mississippi State vs. Iowa

This Week: The #17 Bulldogs have a tough task traveling to #11 Alabama (7 p.m., ESPN2) and the #13 Hawkeyes have an intriguing road game at Northwestern (noon, ESPN).

Capital One Bowl (SEC #2 vs. Big 10 #2)

Saturday, Jan. 1

1 p.m., ESPN

Alabama vs. Wisconsin

This Week: The #11 Crimson Tide are back at home hosting #17 Mississippi State (7 p.m., ESPN) while the #6 Badgers are home to host Indiana (Noon, ESPN2).

Gator Bowl (SEC #6 vs. Big 10 #4)

Saturday, Jan. 1

1:30 p.m., ESPN2

South Carolina vs. Penn State

This Week: The #22 Gamecocks have a huge SEC East showdown at #24 Florida and the Nittany Lions face border rival #8 Ohio State in Columbus (3:30 p.m., ABC).

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

Saturday, Jan. 1

4:30 p.m., ESPN

Ohio State vs. Louisiana State

This Week: The #8 Buckeyes host rival Penn State at home (3:30 p.m., ABC) while the #5 Tigers step out of conference to host state foe Louisiana-Monroe (7 p.m., ESPN3.com).

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

Saturday, Jan. 1

8 p.m., ESPN

Nebraska vs. Pittsburgh

This Week: The #9 Cornhuskers are home to face Big 12 north foe Kansas and the Panthers have a tricky road game at Connecticut Thursday (7:30 p.m., ESPN).

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

Monday, Jan. 3

8 p.m., ESPN

Virginia Tech vs. Michigan State

This Week: The #16 Hokies have an intriguing road game at North Carolina (3:30 p.m., ABC) while the #10 Spartans have the week off after the home win over Minnesota.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 4

8 p.m., ESPN

Auburn vs. Texas Christian

This Week: The #2 Tigers jump back into SEC play hosting Georgia (3:30 p.m., CBS) and the #3 Horned Frogs are back at home hosting MWC foe San Diego State (4 p.m., Versus).

GMAC Bowl (Sun Belt #2 vs. MAC #2)

Thursday, Jan. 6

8 p.m., ESPN

Arkansas State vs. Toledo

This Week: The Red Wolves are at home welcoming Western Kentucky while the Rockets get the week started with a huge MAC West showdown at Northern Illinois Tuesday (7 p.m., ESPN2).

AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic (SEC #3 vs. Big 12 #2)

Friday, Jan. 7

8 p.m., FOX

Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State

This Week: The #14 Razorbacks step out of conference for an interesting home game against Texas-El Paso (7 p.m., ESPNU) and the #12 Cowboys are on the road at Texas (8 p.m., ABC).

Birmingham Bowl (SEC #9 vs. Big East #5)

Saturday, Jan. 8

Noon, ESPN

Mississippi vs. West Virginia

This Week: The Rebels are on the road at Tennessee (Noon, CBS) while the Mountaineers are at home facing Cincinnati (Noon, ESPN3.com).

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (Pac-10 #6 vs. WAC #4)

Sunday, Jan. 9

9 p.m., ESPN

UCLA vs. Idaho

This Week:  The Bruins have the week off after the win over Oregon State and the Vandals have the unenviable task of trying to stop #4 Boise State at home Friday (9 p.m., ESPN2).

BCS National Championship Game (BCS #1 vs. BCS #2)

Monday, Jan. 10

8 p.m., ESPN

Oregon vs. Boise State

This Week: The #1 Ducks take the offensive fireworks on the road to California while the #4 Broncos travel to play in-state rival Idaho Friday (9 p.m., ESPN2).