Today's projections include Reliaquest against Vanderbilt, Music City vs LSU, Reliaquest vs Texas. We'll see what the rest say.
Bowls
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Hawks can finish anywhere between 6th and 9th in the conference. Hoping for 6th cuz I don't want to have to live with losing to ISU AND Nubby the same year
Haven’t we played Tennessee enough in recent years.
So, I would prefer Utah between these two predictions
So, I would prefer Utah between these two predictions
The former Pac teams still have ties with the bowls for that conference for 1 more season i believe so they can still play in them. Alamo, Independence, Holiday, LA, Las Vegas, and Sun bowls.
We are strongly considering a bowl this year. They are always a good time whether we win or lose. Hoping for someplace warm, winter will be early this year.
While I'm pretty disappointed to not get a playoff spot, I would love to beat a SEC team. Only 12 teams are making the playoffs out of 140 eligible teams. Just have to do the best you can with what is left.
While many might not be happy with a bowl game as opposed to the playoff, bowl games extend training and player development for next years returning players.
I am looking forward to a bowl game simply because I enjoy watching my team play.
I enjoy it more when they win.
I enjoy it more when they win.
I don't want to play Tennessee. Out of potential SEC opponents I would like Vanderbilt or Texas. Of course Vegas would be fun hopefully against Utah, Cal, or ASU. It'd be a little odd if it's against Washington.
Even as rosters are depleted with opt outs?
It just doesn't hold much value these days.
They just arent meaningful. Lots of opt outs. Exhibitions at best
They are what teams make of them. You are right, the opt outs suck. Still representing Iowa and I will still be into the game.
You bring up a very good point. That said, a lot of the Iowa players have still participated in the bowls. I don’t care what other teams do.
Awesome. Another 8-win season and appearance in the Who-Gives-A-Sh*t-Bowl. Yay. And that's assuming we get a W vs. Nebraska which I'd bet against.
I look at it as a showcase for the up and coming. I don't get back to Iowa for games much, and it's a family affair going to bowls. You can win a bowl and get a lift going into next season. Playoffs? 1 happy team and 11 disappointed ones...
Tell me more about the Who Gives a **** Bowl? What’s the locale?
The extra practice for younger players and for coaches to evaluate potential NIL moves needed. The actual game is an afterthought.
You know that attending or watching the Bowl Game is optional, right?
Hope it does not happen. Would like to play someone like Vandy
Texas if Manning played would be the best possible matchup in terms on interest.
These are the bowl tie-ins for the B10 this year:
CFP selection(s)
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Citrus Bowl (highest non-CFP team, *exceptions can be and have been made) vs SEC; Orlando, FL
ReliaQuest Bowl (old Outback Bowl) vs SEC; Tampa, FL
Las Vegas Bowl vs former Pac 12/Big 12/SEC; Las Vegas, NV
Music City Bowl vs SEC; Nashville, TN
Pinstripe Bowl vs ACC; New York City
Rate Bowl (old Copper Bowl) vs Big 12; Phoenix, AZ
GameAbove Sports Bowl (old Little Caesars Bowl) vs MAC; Detroit, MI
My projections:
CFP- Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon
Citrus Bowl- Michigan vs Texas
*Alamo Bowl- USC vs BYU
ReliaQuest Bowl- Iowa vs Vanderbilt
Las Vegas Bowl- Illinois vs Utah
*Holiday Bowl- Washington vs Arizona State
Music City Bowl- Penn State vs LSU
Pinstripe Bowl- Minnesota vs Wake Forest
Rate Bowl- Nebraska vs Iowa State
GameAbove Sports Bowl- Northwestern vs Miami (OH)
*old Pac 12 bowl tie-ins, which will help to fill spots given that there will be 12 bowl-eligible B10 teams
CFP selection(s)
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Citrus Bowl (highest non-CFP team, *exceptions can be and have been made) vs SEC; Orlando, FL
ReliaQuest Bowl (old Outback Bowl) vs SEC; Tampa, FL
Las Vegas Bowl vs former Pac 12/Big 12/SEC; Las Vegas, NV
Music City Bowl vs SEC; Nashville, TN
Pinstripe Bowl vs ACC; New York City
Rate Bowl (old Copper Bowl) vs Big 12; Phoenix, AZ
GameAbove Sports Bowl (old Little Caesars Bowl) vs MAC; Detroit, MI
My projections:
CFP- Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon
Citrus Bowl- Michigan vs Texas
*Alamo Bowl- USC vs BYU
ReliaQuest Bowl- Iowa vs Vanderbilt
Las Vegas Bowl- Illinois vs Utah
*Holiday Bowl- Washington vs Arizona State
Music City Bowl- Penn State vs LSU
Pinstripe Bowl- Minnesota vs Wake Forest
Rate Bowl- Nebraska vs Iowa State
GameAbove Sports Bowl- Northwestern vs Miami (OH)
*old Pac 12 bowl tie-ins, which will help to fill spots given that there will be 12 bowl-eligible B10 teams
Pawllleeeez make that Braska v Iowa State game happen! Who the hell would I side with and not feel disgusting?
There's actually a very good chance that game happens if Iowa State wins and we beat Nebraska.
Iowa State was just in the goofy a** Pop Tarts Bowl, so I doubt they'd get picked over a few other teams ahead of them in the standings. They've also been to the Liberty Bowl several times recently, and I don't think the Texas Bowl scoops them up, but they'd be the most likely competition. ISU hasn't been to the former Insight Bowl since 2009, and Nebraska has never been, so it would be a fresh destination for both fanbases, and a matchup that hasn't happened in 15 years.
Under NO conditions should we EVER support STATE!
My dream of Iowa going to the Dukes Mayo Bowl and seeing Kirk doused in mayonnaise after the win will have to wait another season.
The problem there is the ReliaQuest Bowl picks before the Las Vegas Bowl, if I remember correctly, and with the Pac 12 schools most likely heading to their former tie-ins, especially with the B10 having so many bowl-eligible teams this year, I think there isn't really anyone else the old Outback Bowl will take over a potential 8-4 Iowa.
I agree with what you say. I said Vegas because I think Nebraska wins on Friday.
Yeah, yeah. I know the Hawks have beaten them every year but one the past 14 years or whatever, but this is an improved Husker team (even without mini Mahomes), and it’s in Lincoln. I don’t care what Vegas says.
Still….I don’t think it’s a “lock” and would like nothing more than for the Hawks to lay the wood.