The Big Ten have a rich, rich history in bowl games, and the expectations are for it to continue in 2021 or so we think.
Here at Buckeyes Wire we carry on the tradition and give you a look at where we think all the teams will end up in the conference once the dust settles over the season, one that – and hopefully continues – to COVID-19 mostly drama-free.
We reevaluate every week with games and projects based on what we’ve seen. Week 7 was a big surprise for one of the undefeated teams and a couple of other favorites right at the top of the bowl, so things got a little mixed up.
Keep in mind that these bowl tie-ins and contractual preferences scenarios are very complicated for teams that were not involved in certain games. So we do our best to keep track of everything.
Here’s a look at the bowl projections after week 7 of college football season.
Quick Lane Bowl
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: December 27, 2021
: 11:00 o’clock
: @espn
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Monday December 27th
ESPN, 11:00 a.m. EST
Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. MAC
Bowl projection: Nebraska vs. Western Michigan
Bowl with a guaranteed price
09/04/2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks to pass the ball to running back Markese Steppingstones (30) during the game against the Fordham Rams in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Photo credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
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Tuesday December 28th
Fuchs, 10:15 p.m. EST
Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Bowl tie-ins: Big Ten vs. Big 12
Projection: No Big Ten team selected due to eligibility
Pinstripe shell
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) throws a pass against Illinois in the second quarter on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Mertz finished 10 of 19 for 100 yards and an interception. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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Wednesday December 29th
ESPN, 2:15 p.m. EST
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Bowl tie-ins: Big Ten vs. ACC
Bowl Projection: Wisconsin vs. Virginia Tech
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Minnesota’s head coach PJ Fleck moves during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Ross Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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Thursday December 30th
ESPN, 3:00 p.m. EST
Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl projection: Minnesota vs. Florida
SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell signals to his recipients before snapping the third quarter snapshot against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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Thursday December 30th
ESPN, 10:30 p.m. EST
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. Pac-12
Bowl projection: Purdue vs. Oregon State
Outback bowl
Michigan Defensive Line Coach Shaun Nua speaks to defensive lineman Christopher Hinton (15) and Michigan linebacker David Ojabo (55) during the first half on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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Saturday 1st January
ESPN2, noon IS
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl projection: Michigan vs. Texas A&M
Citrus peel
September 3, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; The Michigan State Spartans celebrate their victory over the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. The Michigan State Spartans won 38-21. Photo credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
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Saturday 1st January
ESPN2, 1:00 p.m. EST
Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl projection: Michigan State vs. Ole Miss
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PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
Iowa freshman wide receiver Keagan Johnson (# 6, left) celebrates with his teammates after a touchdown in the second quarter against Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Photo credit: USA TODAY Sports
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Saturday 1st January
ESPN, 1 p.m. EST
State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Bowl tie-ins, At Large vs. At Large
Bowl projection: Iowa vs. Cincinnati
Rose Bowl game
Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker (1) reacts after being reported by himself and Daequan Hardy prevents Auburn from completing a third down pass at Beaver Stadium at State College in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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Saturday 1st January
ESPN, 5:00 p.m. EST
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. Pac-12
Bowl projection: Penn State vs. Oregon
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Capital One orange peel
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud (7) speak during a time out in the third quarter of an NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: USA TODAY Sports
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Friday December 30th
ESPN, time TBA
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Bowl tie-ins: CFP vs. CFP
Bowl projection: Georgia vs. Ohio State
Goodyear Classic Cotton Bowl
January 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide Head Coach Nick Saban returns to the locker room at halftime against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the Rose Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Friday December 30th
ESPN, time TBA
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Bowl tie-ins: CFP vs. CFP
Bowl projection: Oklahoma vs. Alabama
College Football Playoff National Championship Game presented by AT&T
09/25/2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs the ball in the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Photo credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Monday January 10th
ESPN, 8:00 p.m. EST
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bowl tie-ins: CFP vs. CFP
Bowl projection: Georgia vs. Alabama
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