Bowl Games 2011: Schedule, Ticket Information, Radio, TV Schedule, Predictions
With college football's regular season now complete, the postseason will kick off this weekend with three bowl games scheduled to be played on December 17.
The action will conclude with the BCS National Championship game on January 9 when No. 1 LSU faces No. 2 Alabama in New Orleans.
Here is everything you need to know for all 35 bowl matchups, including schedule, ticket information, radio, TV and predictions.
New Mexico Bowl
1 of 35Matchup: Wyoming (8-4, Mountain West) vs. Temple (8-4, MAC)
Where: University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico
When: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.gildannewmexicobowl.com/
Radio: XM channel 84
TV: ESPN/ESPN 3
Wyoming makes a return trip to Albuquerque after representing the Mountain West in this bowl in 2009, winning 35-28 over Fresno State in double overtime.
Temple and first-year head coach Steve Addazio bring in one of the nation’s finest running backs in Bernard Pierce, whose 25 rushing touchdowns rank second to only Wisconsin’s Montee Ball.
Prediction: Temple 31, Wyoming 27
Idaho Potato Bowl
2 of 35Matchup: Utah State (7-5, WAC) vs. Ohio (9-4, MAC)
Where: Bronco Stadium, Boise, Idaho
When: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www15.ticketingcentral.com/V2/Quantity.aspx?t=CDD5A7AB8CE855E97938637
Radio: XM channel 84
TV: ESPN
Utah State shook off a 1-3 start to make it to the program’s first bowl game since 1997. The Aggies bring a five-game winning streak into this contest.
Ohio is led by its all-purpose threat in quarterback Tyler Tettleton, who threw for over 3,000 yards and ran for over 600 more. The Bobcats fell in the MAC championship game by three points to Northern Illinois.
Prediction: Ohio 34, Utah State 24
New Orleans Bowl
3 of 35Matchup: Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4, Sun Belt) vs. San Diego State (8-4, Mountain West)
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
When: Saturday, Dec. 17 at 9 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://neworleansbowl.org/tickets/tickets/
Radio: 104.5 FM The Team, 1470 AM Cajun Radio
TV: ESPN
The Ragin’ Cajuns will make the short trek to New Orleans for their program’s first bowl appearance in 41 years, and should enjoy a decided home crowd advantage.
First-year head coach Rocky Long took over for the departed Brady Hoke, and the Aztecs have continued their program’s resurrection under his guidance. The school will make consecutive bowl appearances for the first time in school history.
Prediction: San Diego State 28, Louisiana-Lafayette 23
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Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl
4 of 35Matchup: Florida International (8-4, Sun Belt) vs. Marshall (6-6, Conference USA)
Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
When: Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.stpetersburgbowl.com/individual_tickets
Radio: Florida International- WRGP 88.1 FM in the Homestead, North Keys area; 95.3 FM in Miami; and 96.9 FM in North Miami. Marshall University- WMUL 88.1 FM.
TV: ESPN
FIU is looking for its second consecutive bowl win after beating Toledo in thrilling fashion in last season’s Little Caesars Bowl. The Golden Panthers may be without one of the nation’s best playmakers in wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, who is nursing a hamstring injury.
Marshall had to win its last two games to become bowl-eligible under second-year head coach Doc Holliday. The Thundering Herd boast one of the nation’s top defensive ends in senior Vinny Curry, who has 11 sacks this season.
Prediction: FIU 27, Marshall 14
Poinsettia Bowl
5 of 35Matchup: TCU (10-2, Mountain West) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4, WAC)
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
When: Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.poinsettiabowl.com/tickets/tickets.html
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
This game will feature a duel between the champions of the WAC and the Mountain West Conferences.
TCU, which fell short of a BCS at-large bid, comes in riding a seven-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs won the WAC for the first time in a decade under the direction of second-year head coach Sonny Dykes.
Prediction: TCU 38, Louisiana Tech 17
Maaco Las Vegas Bowl
6 of 35Matchup: Boise State (11-1, Mountain West) vs. Arizona State (6-6, Pac-12)
Where: Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas
When: Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.lvbowl.com/tickets.php
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
Boise State, another non-AQ school with a strong resume that was left out of the BCS, will make its second consecutive trip to Las Vegas for the postseason.
The Sun Devils come in amid all kinds of turmoil, with head coach Dennis Erickson coaching one last game before exiting Tempe after the school fired him at the conclusion of the regular season.
Prediction: Boise State 41, Arizona State 21
Hawaii Bowli
7 of 35Matchup: Southern Mississippi (11-2, Conference USA) vs. Nevada (7-5, WAC)
Where: Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii
When: Saturday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.sheratonhawaiibowl.com/tickets.html
Radio: 104.5 FM, Southern Miss; ESPN Radio 630 AM, Nevada
TV: ESPN
Fresh off of their upset over the previously unbeaten Houston Cougars, Conference USA champions Southern Mississippi will play for the last time under the direction of outgoing head coach Larry Fedora, who was named to the same position at North Carolina earlier this week.
The Wolfpack will bring one of the nation’s best offenses into this contest, which ranks fifth in the country at 522 yards per game.
Prediction: Southern Mississippi 41, Nevada 27
Independence Bowl
8 of 35Matchup: Missouri (7-5, Big 12) vs. North Carolina(7-5, ACC)
Where: Independence Stadium, Shreveport, Louisiana
When: Monday, Dec. 26 at 5 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.centerstageticketing.com/sites/independencebowl/events.php
Radio: Sports USA (National), KEEL 710 AM (Local)
TV: ESPN2/ESPN3
In what seems to be a contest between two evenly matched teams, both squads will rely heavily on the play of their sensational sophomore quarterbacks.
James Franklin will guide the Tigers against the stout front four of the Tar Heels, while Bryn Renner and Dwight Jones figure to be a tough combo for the Tigers defense to contain.
Prediction: North Carolina 31, Missouri 28
Little Caesars Bowl
9 of 35Matchup: Purdue (6-6, Big 10) vs. Western Michigan (7-5, MAC)
Where: Ford Field, Detroit
When: Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.littlecaesarspizzabowl.com/Tickets/tabid/64/Default.aspx
Radio: 1260 AM- Purdue, 92.5 FM- Western Michigan
TV: ESPN
Purdue makes their return to postseason play for the first time since appearing the 2007 Little Caesars Bowl.
Western Michigan parlayed a fourth-place finish in the MAC, and standout quarterback Alex Carder will try to guide the Broncos to their elusive first bowl victory in school history.
Prediction: Western Michigan 34, Purdue 28
Belk Bowl
10 of 35Matchup: N.C. State (7-5, ACC) vs. Louisville (7-5, Big East)
Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
When: Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://belkbowl.com/tickets/
Radio: N.C. State, WRAL 101.5 FM – Louisville, WHAS 840 AM
TV: ESPN
N.C. State’s bowl hopes were in dire straits before they rallied from a huge second-half deficit to beat Maryland.
Their reward will be a short trip to Charlotte to face Louisville, who won five of its last six games and will look to build on a solid foundation set by head coach Charlie Strong since he took over two years ago.
Prediction: Louisville 31, N.C. State 30
Military Bowl
11 of 35Matchup: Air Force (7-5, Mountain West) vs. Toledo (8-4, MAC)
Where: RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 4:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.militarybowl.org/tickets-2/
Radio: Air Force, KVOR-740 AM (Colorado Springs) – Toledo WSPD 1370 AM
TV: ESPN
Both of these teams started the season slow and finished on hot streaks.
Air Force began the year at 3-4, but won four of its last five games to make their fifth consecutive bowl trip.
Toledo started 1-3 before winning seven of its last eight contests, and did so scoring at least 44 points in each of its last five games.
Prediction: Toledo 37, Air Force 20
Holiday Bowl
12 of 35Matchup: Texas (7-5, Big 12) vs. California (8-4, MAC)
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego
When: Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.holidaybowl.com/holiday-bowl-tickets.html
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
This contest features teams from the Pac-12 and the Big 12 with identical 7-5 records.
The Longhorns failed to reach a bowl game last season, and getting to eight wins would help send a strong message to fans, recruits and supporters that the program is headed in the right direction.
The Bears are in a similar position, and getting a signature win over a marquee opponent like Texas would restore a lot of faith in Jeff Tedford’s program.
Prediction: Texas 28, California 17
Champs Sports Bowl
13 of 35Matchup: Florida State (8-4, ACC) vs. Notre Dame (8-4, Independent)
Where: Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando, Florida
When: Thursday, Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.fcsports.com/Tickets.aspx
Radio: ESPN Radio (Nationally), 89.7 FM – Florida State, WLS 890 AM – Notre Dame
TV: ESPN
Both of these schools fell short of expectations this season, but the winner will likely get another offseason of hype to earn another chance to reemerge on the national stage next season.
FSU brings a feisty defense that ranks among the nation’s best, and they will likely see two Notre Dame quarterbacks, Tommy Rees and Andrew Hendrix, that will try to find dynamic receiver Michael Floyd down the field.
Prediction: Florida State 27, Notre Dame 21
Alamo Bowl
14 of 35Matchup: Baylor (9-3, Big 12) vs. Washington (7-5, Pac-12)
Where: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
When: Thursday, Dec. 29 at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.alamobowl.com/main/tickets.php
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
This game gets some added juice with newly crowned Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III leading the Baylor Bears in search of the program’s first bowl victory since 1992.
Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian will look to continue building his program by trying to win consecutive bowl games for the first time since 1991-92
Prediction: Baylor 41, Washington 31
Armed Forces Bowl
15 of 35Matchup: BYU (9-3, Independent) vs. Tulsa (8-4, Conference USA)
Where: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas
When: Friday, Dec. 30 at noon EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.armedforcesbowl.com/tickets-info/
Radio: ESPN Radio (Nationally), Tulsa- 1430 AM BYU- 102.7 FM (locally)
TV: ESPN
BYU shook off a 1-2 start to finish with wins in eight of its last nine games this season.
However, the Cougars only notched one of their wins against an opponent with a winning record (Utah State).
Tulsa, with its high-powered offense, will provide the Cougars secondary with its toughest test so far this season.
Prediction: Tulsa 38, BYU 24
Pinstripe Bowl
16 of 35Matchup: Rutgers (8-4, Big East) vs. Iowa State (6-6, Big 12)
Where: Yankees Stadium, Bronx, New York
When: Friday, Dec. 30 at 3:20 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://web.pinstripebowl.com/tickets/index
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
Rutgers reversed its 4-8 record from a year ago thanks to the top defense in the Big East and a sensational playmaker in receiver Mohamed Sanu.
Iowa State rallied behind freshman quarterback Jared Barnett to shock Big 12 champion Oklahoma State in late November, and now will look to earn consecutive bowl victories for the first time in school history.
Prediction: Rutgers 27, Iowa State 24
Music City Bowl
17 of 35Matchup: Wake Forest (6-6, ACC) vs. Mississippi State (6-6, SEC)
Where: LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
When: Friday, Dec. 30 at 6:40 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://musiccitybowl.com/tickets/
Radio: Local - 104.5 FM "The Zone," National - 630 AM
TV: ESPN
The first of two matchups pitting an ACC school against an opponent from the SEC, this game features two 6-6 squads headed in opposite directions.
After thrashing rival Ole Miss in their season finale, the Bulldogs will be seeking a bowl win in back-to-back seasons, while Wake Forest will try to wipe the taste of a 41-7 loss to Vanderbilt away by taking down the Bulldogs.
Prediction: Mississippi State 38, Wake Forest 17
Insight Bowl
18 of 35Matchup: Oklahoma (9-3, Big 12) vs. Iowa (7-5, Big 10)
Where: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
When: Friday, Dec. 30 at 10:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.fiestabowl.org/tickets.php
Radio: Complete list of Oklahoma radio networks, complete list of Iowa radio networks
TV: ESPN
Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops will try to erase memories of a mostly forgettable season by defeating his alma mater.
Iowa has had an up and down year for the most part, but delivering a win over the Sooners would definitely leave them feeling better about the future of their program.
Prediction: Oklahoma 34, Iowa 17
Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas
19 of 35Matchup: Texas A&M (6-6, Big 12) vs. Northwestern (6-6, Big 10)
Where: Reliant Stadium, Houston
When: Saturday, Dec. 31 at noon EDT
Ticket Information: http://meinekecarcarebowloftexas.com/tickets
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
This game should be a duel between a pair of strong-armed senior quarterbacks in the Aggies’ Ryan Tannehill and the Wildcats’ Dan Persa.
The Aggies will have a decided crowd advantage, but also more distractions with playing under an interim coach in Tim DeRuyter.
Prediction: Texas A&M 38, Northwestern 33
Sun Bowl
20 of 35Matchup: Georgia Tech (8-4, ACC) vs. Utah (7-5, Pac-12)
Where: Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas
When: Saturday, Dec. 31 at 2:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.sunbowl.org/ticket-information
Radio: Sportstalk 790 The Zone, Georgia Tech; ESPN Radio 700 AM, Utah
TV: CBS
Utah had a streak of nine straight bowl victories snapped in last season’s loss to Boise State in the Maaco Bowl, and had to win four of its last six games this season to make it into the postseason.
The Yellow Jackets ascended into the top 10 after a 6-0 start, but floundered down the stretch losing four of their last six games.
Prediction: Utah 31, Georgia Tech 24
Liberty Bowl
21 of 35Matchup: Vanderbilt (6-6, SEC) vs. Cincinnati (9-3, Big East)
Where: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee
When: Saturday, Dec. 31 at 3:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.libertybowl.org/tickets/ticket-information
Radio: WRQQ 97.1 FM - Vanderbilt; WLW 700 AM - Cincinnati
TV: ABC
Under first-year head coach James Franklin, Vanderbilt will make only its fifth bowl appearance in school history and its first since 2008.
Cincinnati, co-champions of the Big East, seems to have righted the ship under Butch Jones after failing to gain eligibility last season.
Prediction: Cincinnati 23, Vanderbilt 17
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl
22 of 35Matchup: UCLA (6-7, Pac-12) vs. Illinois (6-6, Big 10)
Where: AT&T Park, San Francisco
When: Saturday, Dec. 31 at 3:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.kraftbowl.org/tickets/embl-tickets.html
Radio: AM 570 KLAC, UCLA—WHMS-FM 97.5, Illinois
TV: ESPN
Both schools come into this game with interim coaching staffs after firing their respective head coaches due to subpar seasons in 2011.
With both teams having interim coaching staffs, this game will likely come down to which team handles the distractions better.
Prediction: Illinois 20, UCLA 17
Chick-fil-A Bowl
23 of 35Matchup: Auburn (7-5, SEC) vs. Virginia (8-4, ACC)
Where: Georgia Dome, Atlanta
When: Saturday, Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://chick-fil-abowl.com/Home/tabid/111/Default.aspx#
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
A sea of blue and orange will fill up the Georgia Dome when the Cavaliers and Tigers tangle on New Years Eve.
Both teams will look to bounce back from lopsided losses at the hands of their most hated rivals.
With its campus less than two hours away from Atlanta, look for Auburn to have a decided advantage in the crowd.
Prediction: Virginia 17, Auburn 16
TicketCity Bowl
24 of 35Matchup: Penn State (9-3, Big 10) vs. Houston (12-1, Conference USA)
Where: Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas
When: Monday, Jan. 2 at noon EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.ticketcitybowl.com/purchase_tickets.php
Radio: PSU Sports, 1450 AM, Penn State; 790 AM, 1420 AM, Houston
TV: ESPNU
This matchup should provide a classic tug of war between the vaunted Cougars offense and the stout Nittany Lions defense.
On offense, expect Penn State to stick with their bruising ground game, led by star running Silas Redd, and try to slow down the pace while keeping Houston’s high-powered offense on the sidelines.
Prediction: Penn State 27, Houston 20
Outback Bowl
25 of 35Matchup: Georgia (10-3, SEC) vs. Michigan State (10-3, Big Ten)
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
When: Monday, Jan. 2 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.outbackbowl.com/tickets/general.html
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ABC
This is the first of three games pitting a Big Ten school against an opponent from the SEC.
This matchup features the runners-up in each league squaring off against one another.
The key to the game may end up being which offense is able to move the ball given, as both teams have defenses that rank among the nation’s best.
Prediction: Georgia 24, Michigan State 16
Capital One Bowl
26 of 35Matchup: Nebraska (9-3, Big Ten) vs. South Carolina (10-2, SEC)
Where: Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando
When: Monday, Jan. 2 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.fcsports.com/Tickets.aspx
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
This matchup sets up as potentially one of the best non-BCS bowls, with both teams possessing dual-threat quarterbacks and stout defenses.
Gamecocks head coach Steve Spurrier will attempt to win just his second bowl game since arriving in Columbia in 2005.
Prediction: South Carolina 24, Nebraska 13
Gator Bowl
27 of 35Matchup: Ohio State (6-6, Big Ten) vs. Florida (6-6, SEC)
Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida
When: Monday, Jan. 2 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.gatorbowl.com/?page_id=40
TV: ESPN2
Despite featuring a game between to 6-6 underachieving teams, this matchup has plenty of buzz with pitting Urban Meyer’s former school against his new school.
The Gators will be without offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, who left to take the head coaching job at Kansas last week.
Prediction: Ohio State 24, Florida 20
Rose Bowl
28 of 35Matchup: Oregon (11-2, Pac-12) vs. Wisconsin (11-2, Big Ten)
Where: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
When: Monday, Jan. 2 at 5:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.gotickets.com/sports/college_football/bowl_games/rose_bowl.php
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
The champions of the Big Ten and Pac-12 square off in a battle of high-powered offenses featuring two of the nation’s finest running backs.
Oregon’s fast pace will try to wear out the physical, bruising Wisconsin style of play. In the process, they'll win their first BCS game in what will be the school’s third straight season making it to one.
Prediction: Oregon 41, Wisconsin 38
Fiesta Bowl
29 of 35Matchup: Oklahoma State (11-1, Big 12) vs. Stanford (11-1, Pac-12)
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
When: Monday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.fiestabowl.org/tickets.php
Radio: ESPN Radio (National), Complete list of Oklahoma State radio networks, complete list of Stanford radio networks
TV: ESPN
Although they were snubbed for the BCS National Championship game, the Cowboys will make their first appearance in a BCS bowl in school history.
Andrew Luck will lead the Cardinal into its second consecutive BCS bowl appearance after guiding them into the Orange Bowl last season.
Prediction: Oklahoma State 41, Stanford 35
Sugar Bowl
30 of 35Matchup: Michigan (10-2, Big Ten) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2, ACC)
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
When: Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.allstatesugarbowl.org/site72.php
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
Perhaps the most controversial choice of the BCS at-large selections, the Hokies enter this contest with something to prove.
The Wolverines have ascended back into the national spotlight thanks to the efforts of first-year head coach Brady Hoke and star quarterback Denard Robinson.
Prediction: Virginia Tech 30, Michigan 23
Orange Bowl
31 of 35Matchup: Clemson (10-3, ACC) vs. West Virginia (9-3, Big East)
Where: Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
When: Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.orangebowl.org/tickets/default2.aspx
Radio: ESPN Radio (nationally), WCCP 104.9 FM (Clemson) and WCHS 580 AM (West Virginia)
TV: ESPN
Big East champions West Virginia will make their third appearance in a BCS bowl game in the last seven years.
Clemson will make its first trip to a BCS bowl after winning the ACC for the first time since 1991.
Dual-threat quarterbacks Tajh Boyd of Clemson and Geno Smith of West Virginia lead a pair of high-octane offenses that will face one another in a game that has the makings of a shootout.
Prediction: Clemson 38, West Virginia 28
Cotton Bowl
32 of 35Matchup: Kansas State (10-2, Big 12) vs. Arkansas (10-2, SEC)
Where: Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
When: Friday, Jan. 6 at 8:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.attcottonbowl.com/tickets/buy-tickets-now/
Radio: Live streaming audio on KStateSports.com and on NMNAthletics.com; see list of radio affiliates for Kansas State radio and Arkansas radio
TV: Fox
The Wildcats and the Razorbacks will square off in the only bowl game pitting the Big 12 against the SEC.
Both teams had resumes strong enough to warrant consideration for an at-large BCS bowl berth.
Wildcats quarterback Collin Klein does most of his damage on the ground, while Razorbacks gunslinger Tyler Wilson spreads the ball around to one of the finest pass catching units in the country.
Prediction: Arkansas 28, Kansas State 24
BBVA Compass Bowl
33 of 35Matchup: Pittsburgh (6-6, Big East) vs. SMU (7-5, Conference USA)
Where: Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama
When: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.bbvacompassbowl.com/ticket-packages.php
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
First-year Panthers head coach Todd Graham rallied his troops after losing star running back Ray Graham to an ACL injury midseason.
June Jones has led the Mustangs to their third consecutive postseason appearance, and will look to get his offense in gear after experiencing a late-season tailspin.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 23, SMU 17
GoDaddy.com Bowl
34 of 35Matchup: Northern Illinois (10-3, MAC) vs. Arkansas State (10-2, Sun Belt)
Where: Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama
When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 9:00 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://www.godaddybowl.com/TICKETS/Ticket-Order-Information.aspx
Radio: Northern Illinois, WLBK AM 1360 – Arkansas State, KFIN 107.9
TV: ESPN
The champions of the MAC and the Sun Belt will tangle on the Alabama gulf coast on the second weekend in January.
Arkansas State will be without head coach Hugh Freeze, who left to take the opening at Ole Miss, but will look to earn its 10th straight win after a 1-2 start.
Northern Illinois has run off eight straight wins after beginning the season 2-3.
Prediction: Northern Illinois 34, Arkansas State 27
BCS National Championship Game
35 of 35Matchup: LSU (13-0, SEC) vs. Alabama (11-1, SEC)
Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
When: Monday, Jan. 9 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Ticket Information: http://teamreservation.allstatesugarbowl.org/content/home
Radio: ESPN Radio
TV: ESPN
In what was billed as the “Game of the Century” when the two teams met on November 5 in Tuscaloosa, top-ranked LSU will tangle No. 2 Alabama again after registering a 9-6 overtime win over the tide.
This matchup will determine which team will represent the SEC as the league’s sixth consecutive national champion.
Heisman trophy finalists Trent Richardson of Alabama and Tyrann Mathieu of LSU will do battle on the bayou for the right to raise the crystal ball.
Prediction: Alabama 21, LSU 17
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