Final Big Ten bowl projections and College Football Playoff predictions
The Big Ten has a rich history in bowl games, and the expectations are that it will continue in 2022 — we think.
Here at Buckeyes Wire, we keep the tradition going and give you a look at where we think all the teams in the conference will end up now that the dust has settled on the regular season. We reevaluate after each week with games and projects based on what our little eyeballs tell us.
Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Maryland are bowl eligible from the East. Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin are eligible from the West. That makes nine teams traveling during the holiday season from the conference, and we’re here to project and predict what plane tickets they’ll be purchasing for travel to mostly warmer locations.
On top of that, it sure looks like the Big Ten will get two teams in the College Football Playoff after USC and TCU lost in their conference championship games. Michigan is a lock after its conference title game win, and Ohio State should slide into at least the No. 4 spot in the CFP rankings.
Keep in mind the scenarios are very complicated with bowl tie-ins and contractual preferences for teams that have not been involved in certain locations, so we do our best to track it all. We also throw in all of the College Football Playoff picks as a cherry on top.
Below is a look at the bowl predictions for Big Ten teams and complete playoff picks after all of the games of the regular season and championship week are complete.
Quick Lane Bowl
Western Michigan offensive lineman Wesley French (66) raises the trophy after the Broncos’ 52-24 win over the Nevada Wolf Pack in the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Ford Field. USA TODAY Sports
What We Project
Date | Monday, Dec. 26
TV | ESPN, 2:30 p.m. ET
Venue | Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Bowl Tie-Ins | New Mexico State vs. Toledo
Bowl Prediction | No Big Ten teams projected eligible
Guaranteed Rate Bowl
𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘:
The only college football postseason matchup between members of the @bigten and @Big12Conference, the @GuaranteedRate Bowl returns to @downtownphoenix on Tue, Dec. 27!🎟 https://t.co/TXp2CoXMW9 pic.twitter.com/oMZrN4gKdE
— Guaranteed Rate Bowl (@RateBowl) August 3, 2022
What We Project
Date | Tuesday, Dec. 27
TV | ESPN, 10:15 p.m. ET
Venue | Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. Big 12 (Mountain West)
Bowl Prediction | Maryland vs. Oklahoma
Bad Boys Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
The countdown is on. Gridiron greatness in 50. pic.twitter.com/Pp5ug4ny7S
— Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl (@PinstripeBowl) November 9, 2022
What We Project
Date | Thursday, Dec. 29
TV | ESPN, 2 p.m. ET
Venue | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. ACC
Bowl Prediction | Wisconsin vs. Syracuse
Duke's Mayo Bowl
Dec. 30, 2020; Charlotte, North Carolina; Wisconsin Badgers gather around their winning trophy after beating Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Bank of America Stadium. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
What We Project
Date | Friday, Dec. 30
TV | ESPN, Noon ET
Venue | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. ACC
Bowl Prediction | Minnesota vs. Florida State
Transperfect Music City Bowl
Purdue Jeff Brohm raises the trophy after winning during the 2021 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Tennessee and Purdue at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021.
Credit: USA TODAY Sports
What We Project
Date | Saturday, Dec. 31
TV | ESPN, Noon ET
Venue | Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Prediction | Iowa vs. Ole Miss
ReliaQuest Bowl (formerly Outback Bowl)
We’re so excited to announce Tampa-based @ReliaQuest as our title sponsor!! A global company doing amazing things. The perfect partner for us! Welcome to the @ReliaQuestBowl!🏈
Read release here: https://t.co/QdxkIc6tTg#ReliaQuestBowl #ReliaQuest #TampaBay pic.twitter.com/DqG51sCb23
— ReliaQuest Bowl (@ReliaQuestBowl) June 9, 2022
What We Project
Date | Monday, Jan. 2
TV | ESPN2, Noon ET
Venue | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Prediction | Illinois vs. South Carolina
Citrus Bowl
Jan. 1, 2022; Orlando, Florida; A detailed view of an endzone pylon with the 2022 Citrus Bowl logo on the field prior to the game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Kentucky Wildcats at Camping World Stadium. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
What We Project
Date | Monday, Jan. 2
TV | ABC, 1 p.m. ET
Venue | Camping World Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Prediction | Purdue vs. LSU
NEXT … Big Ten teams in NEW Year’s Six Bowls
Rose Bowl
Jan. 2, 2012; Pasadena, California; Roses stamped with Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers logos prior to the game in the 2012 Rose Bowl game at the Rose Bowl. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
What We Project
Date | Monday, Jan. 2
TV | ESPN, 5 p.m. ET
Venue | Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. Pac-12
Bowl Prediction | Penn State vs. Utah
NEXT … College Football Playoff Games
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (CFP semifinal)
Dec. 31, 2015; Atlanta, Georgia; A general view of the 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl logo prior to the game between the Houston Cougars and the Florida State Seminoles at the Georgia Dome. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
What We Project
Date | Saturday, Dec. 31
TV | ESPN, 4 p.m or 8 p.m. ET
Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Bowl Tie-Ins | CFP vs. CFP
Bowl Prediction | Georgia vs. Ohio State
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (CFP semifinal)
𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 🔒 in your seats for the 2022 @vrbo #FiestaBowl, where two of the top ranked teams in the country will compete in the @CFBPlayoff Semifinal on New Year’s Eve!
🏈 https://t.co/7eHPTJaFum#VrboFB pic.twitter.com/j2KXHHTwGB
— Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (@Fiesta_Bowl) August 3, 2022
What We Project
Date | Saturday, Dec. 31
TV | ESPN, 4 p.m or 8 p.m. ET
Venue | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Bowl Tie-Ins | CFP vs. CFP
Bowl Prediction | Michigan vs. TCU
College Football Playoff National Championship
75 days ’til LA… 🏈🏆#CFBPlayoff #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/kXTqN1PRO1
— College Football Playoff (@CFBPlayoff) October 26, 2022
What We Project
Date | Monday, Jan. 9
TV | ESPN, 8 p.m. ET
Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Bowl Tie-Ins | CFP semifinal winner vs. CFP semifinal winner
Bowl Prediction | Michigan vs. Georgia
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