Northwestern bowl projections roundup, Week 2 edition

Northwestern’s bowl hopes took a big hit with an opening non-conference loss to Western Michigan. They’ve likely ensured themselves of needing to win at least four Big Ten games to make the postseason, and that reflects in the latest bowl projections. CBS’s Jerry Palm maintained his vote of confidence in Northwestern, while ESPN’s experts believe the Wildcats are on a downwards trend.

SB Nation

Jason Kirk: Independence Bowl vs. Mississippi State, Dec. 26 (not updated yet)

ESPN

Mark Schlabach: New Era Pinstripe Bowl vs. Pitt, Dec. 28

Brett McMurphy: NO BOWL

CBS Sports

Jerry Palm: Foster Farms Bowl vs. Utah, Dec. 28

FOX Sports

Stewart Mandel: Foster Farms Bowl vs. Washington State, Dec. 28 (not updated yet)

Sports Illustrated

Colin Becht: Foster Farms Bowl vs. USC, Dec. 28 (not updated yet)

USA TODAY

Erick Smith: NO BOWL

Campus Insiders

Jeff Bartl and Dave Miller: New Era Pinstripe Bowl vs. Pitt, Dec. 28