College Football Bowl Projections After Week 12 From the Sports Mac

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

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

2:00 PM, ESPN

Brigham Young vs. Fresno State

This Week: The Cougars have the annual Beehive Boot game against No. 23 Utah (3:30 PM, CBS College Sports) while the Bulldogs are back at home hosting Idaho (10:00 PM, ESPN3.com).

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

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

5:30 PM, ESPN

Nevada vs. Temple

This Week: It’s showdown time for the No. 19 Wolf Pack as they host No. 3 Boise State for the WAC championship (10:15 PM, ESPN) and the Owls have a huge MAC East game at Miami (Ohio) to start the week Tuesday (7:00 PM, ESPN2).

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

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

9:00 PM, ESPN

East Carolina vs. Florida International

This Week: The Pirates are back at home hosting C-USA foe Southern Methodist Friday (2:30 PM, CBS College Sports) while the Golden Panthers are home to take on Arkansas State (3:30 PM, ESPN3.com).

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

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

8:00 PM, ESPN

South Florida vs. Tulsa

This Week: The Bulls step out of conference for a big game with in-state foe Miami (Fla.) (12:00 PM, ESPNU) and the Golden Hurricane have a big C-USA home game facing Southern Mississippi Friday (6:30 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. California

This Week: The No. 23 Utes host the annual Battle for the Beehive Boot against Brigham Young (3:30 PM, CBS College Sports) while the Golden Bears are back at home to take on 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 home to take on MWC foe Nevada-Las Vegas and the Midshipmen are off until their annual game with Army December 11th.

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

Friday, December 24th, 2010

8:00 PM, ESPN

Texas-El Paso vs. HAWAII

This Week: The Miners regular season is complete while the Warriors come to the mainland to play at New Mexico State (3:30 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. North Carolina*

This Week: The Huskies are on the road Friday at Eastern Michigan and the Tar Heels finish the regular season with the rivalry game against Duke (3:30 PM, ESPNU).

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

Monday, December 27th, 2010

5:00 PM, ESPN

Clemson vs. Air Force

This Week: The Tigers have the annual rivalry with No. 18 South Carolina (7:00 PM, ESPN2) while the Falcons have completed their regular season.

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

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

6:30 PM, ESPN

North Carolina State vs. Notre Dame

This Week: The No. 21 Wolf Pack have a shot at the ACC Atlantic title but have to beat Maryland (3:30 PM, ESPN2) and the Fighting Irish have their annual rivalry game with Southern California (8:00 PM, ABC).

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

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

10:00 PM, ESPN

Missouri vs. Michigan

This Week: The Tigers have the rivalry game with Kansas in Kansas City while the Wolverines have their annual rivalry with No. 8 Ohio State (12:00 PM, ABC).

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

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

2:30 PM, ESPN

Georgia Tech vs. Southern Methodist

This Week: The Yellow Jackets have their annual rivalry game with Georgia (7:45 PM, ESPN) and the Mustangs will travel to East Carolina Friday (2:00 PM, CBS College Sports).

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

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

6:00 PM, ESPN

Baylor vs. Northwestern

This Week: The Bears have completed their regular season while the Wildcats have a tough task playing at No. 5 Wisconsin (3:30 PM, ABC).

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

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

9:15 PM, ESPN

Oklahoma vs. Stanford

This Week: The No. 14 Sooners have the Bedlam game at No. 10 Oklahoma State (8:00 PM, ABC) while the No. 7 Cardinal welcome Oregon State to Palo Alto (7:00 PM, Versus).

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

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

12:00 PM, ESPN

Southern Mississippi vs. Army

This Week: The Golden Eagles have a tough road game at Tulsa Friday (6:30 PM,  CBS College Sports) while the Black Knights are off until their annual rivalry with Navy December 11th.

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

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

3:20 PM, ESPN

West Virginia vs. Kansas State

This Week: The Mountaineers have the Backyard Brawl at Pittsburgh Friday (12:00 PM, ABC) and the Wildcats step out of conference to play at North Texas.

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

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

6:30 PM, ESPN

Boston College vs. Kentucky

This Week: The Eagles step out of conference to play at Syracuse (12:00 PM, ESPN) while the Wildcats have their annual rivalry at Tennessee (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. Texas A&M

This Week: The No. 20 Wildcats have the tough task of playing at No. 1 Oregon Friday (7:00 PM, ESPN) and the No. 17 Aggies have their annual rivalry at Texas Thursday (8:00 PM, ESPN).

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

Friday, December 31st, 2010

12:00 PM, ESPN

Miami (Fla.) vs. Connecticut

This Week: The Hurricanes wrap up the regular season hosting in-state foe South Florida (12:00 PM, ESPNU) while the Huskies are back at home welcoming Cincinnati (12:00 PM, ESPN3.com).

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

Friday, December 31st, 2010

2:00 PM, CBS

Oregon State vs. Maryland

This Week: The Beavers have a tough task playing at No. 7 Stanford (7:00 PM, Versus) and the Terrapins have their second straight huge ACC home game against No. 21 North Carolina State (3:30 PM, ESPN2).

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

Friday, December 31st, 2010

3:30 PM, ESPN

Tennessee vs. Central Florida

This Week: The Volunteers have their annual rivalry hosting Kentucky (12:00 PM, ESPN3.com) while the Knights are on the road at Memphis.

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

Friday, December 31st, 2010

7:30 PM, ESPN

Florida State vs. Mississippi State

This Week: The No. 22 Seminoles host rival Florida (3:30 PM, ABC) and the No. 25 Bulldogs have the annual Egg Bowl with Mississippi (7:00 PM, ESPNU).

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 step out of conference to host Houston while the Illini have the week off after the win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field.

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

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

1:00 PM, ABC

South Carolina vs. Iowa

This Week: The No. 18 Gamecocks have their annual rivalry game at Clemson (7:00 PM, ESPN2) and the No. 24 Hawkeyes have their rivalry game at Minnesota.

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

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

1:00 PM, ESPN

Alabama vs. Michigan State

This Week: The No. 9 Crimson Tide have the massive Iron Bowl against No. 2 Auburn Friday (2:30 PM, CBS) while the No. 11 Spartans finish the regular season with the Land Grant Trophy game at Penn State (12:00 PM, ESPN2).

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

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

1:30 PM, ESPN2

Florida vs. Penn State

This Week: The Gators have their annual rivalry with No. 22 Florida State (3:30 PM, ABC) and the Nittany Lions will host No. 11 Michigan State to finish the regular season (12:00 PM, ESPN2).

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

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

4:30 PM, ESPN

Wisconsin vs. Louisiana State

This Week: The No. 5 Badgers welcome Northwestern to Madison (3:30 PM, ABC) while the No. 6 Tigers play their annual rivalry at No. 12 Arkansas (3:30 PM, CBS).

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

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Oklahoma State vs. Pittsburgh

This Week: The No. 10 Cowboys have the Bedlam game against No. 14 Oklahoma (8:00 PM, ABC) and the Panthers have the annual Backyard Brawl with West Virginia Friday (12:00 PM, ABC).

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

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Virginia Tech vs. Texas Christian

This Week: The No. 13 Hokies have their annual Commonwealth Cup game hosting Virginia (12:00 PM, ESPN3.com) while the No. 4 Horned Frogs are on the road at New Mexico (4:00 PM, Versus).

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

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Auburn vs. Ohio State

This Week: The No. 2 Tigers play the annual Iron Bowl Friday (2:30 PM, CBS) and the No. 8 Buckeyes have their annual rivalry with Michigan (12:00 PM, ABC).

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

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Troy vs. Ohio

This Week: The Trojans host Sun Belt foe Western Kentucky while the Bobcats will play at Kent State Friday (11:00 AM, ESPNU).

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. 12 Razorbacks have their annual rivalry with No. 6 Louisiana State (3:30 PM, CBS) and the No. 16 Cornhuskers host Colorado Friday (3:30 PM, ABC).

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

Saturday, January 8th, 2011

12:00 PM, ESPN

Georgia vs. Syracuse

This Week: The Bulldogs have their annual rivalry with Georgia Tech (7:45 PM, ESPN) while the Orange step out of conference hosting Boston College (12:00 PM, ESPN).

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

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

9:00 PM, ESPN

Toledo* vs. Louisiana-Monroe*

This Week:  The Rockets will host Central Michigan Friday while the Warhawks will host rival Louisiana-Lafayette.

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

Monday, January 10th, 2011

8:00 PM, ESPN

Boise State vs. Oregon

The No. 3 Broncos have a huge game at #19 Nevada Friday (10:15 PM, ESPN) while the No. 1 Ducks will host No. 20 Arizona Friday (7:00 PM, ESPN).