Citrus Bowl confirms it will decide between Michigan and Northwestern if Ohio State, Iowa and Michigan State go to New Year's Six bowls

The Citrus Bowl confirmed on Twitter Sunday that its Big Ten selection will come down to Northwestern and Michigan, assuming Iowa, Michigan State and Ohio State all go to New Year's Six bowls:

In the Big Ten, it seems likely that Iowa, Michigan State and Ohio State will be in CFP/NY6, but we're discussing the possibility one drops.

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

If Iowa/MSU/OSU are all off the board, our discussion centers on Michigan and Northwestern in the B1G.

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

Northwestern is, of course, technically still in play for a New Year's Six bowl itself. But, after Florida State's win over Florida Saturday, the Wildcats' chances look slim.

Northwestern should then be headed to either the Citrus Bowl or Outback Bowl, both of which are played on New Year's Day against SEC opponents. The Citrus Bowl gets first pick. The Outback Bowl then gets assignments from the two conferences, though the organizers work closely with the conferences to decide on teams.

The Citrus Bowl account has also been live-tweeting its own selection committee meeting... without naming specific teams:

For the SEC, there are 2 scenarios: if Florida is unavailable (win or lose CG) OR if Ole Miss is unavailable. LSU, Georgia also in the mix.

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

"I don't expect [REDACTED] to outsell [REDACTED] within their own ticket block..." #OutOfContextQuotes

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

"It's hard to argue that [REDACTED] isn't the most dangerous 3-loss team in the country." #OutOfContextQuotes

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

I can't believe we would pass up [REDACTED]...if we pass them now, we may not see them for another five years." #OutOfContextQuotes

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

Our committee is ranking potential teams across both conferences. That rank and the final CFP poll will determine our ultimate selections.

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

We have roughly 200 voting members of the committee this year. Lively discussion but it will give us a good consensus when the time comes.

— BWW Citrus Bowl (@BWWCitrusBowl) November 29, 2015

Speculate as you will...