Now that we're getting toward the middle of Big Ten season and we're starting to get a feel for how the division races will shape up, we'll be doing our Northwestern and Big Ten bowl projections each Monday. Keep in mind, this isn't based on order of finish; rather, it's based on which teams bowls are likely to choose, with record, fan base size, recent bowl trips and recent opponents all being taken into consideration. Without further ado, here are our picks.
Kevin Trahan
Rose: Michigan vs. USC
Capital One: Wisconsin vs. Florida
Outback: Nebraska vs. Georgia
Gator: Iowa vs. South Carolina
Buffalo Wild Wings: Northwestern vs. Texas
Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas: Michigan State vs. Baylor
Heart of Dallas: Purdue vs. SMU
Little Caesars: No eligible Big Ten team
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Chris Johnson
Rose: Wisconsin vs. USC
Capital One: Michigan vs. Georgia
Outback: Nebraska vs. South Carolina
Gator: Michigan State vs. Florida
Buffalo Wild Wings: Northwestern vs. West Virginia
Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas: Iowa vs. Texas Tech
Heart of Dallas: Purdue vs. Marshall
Little Caesars: Minnesota vs. Ohio