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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