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07-11-2005, 05:45 PM
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WYNDHAM NEW ORLEANS BOWL - New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2005 ESPN
Louisiana Superdome: 65,000
Sun Belt No. 1 vs. C-USA
CFN Projection: North Texas vs. Tulane
also considered: Troy, Memphis, Marshall
POINSETTIA BOWL - San Diego, California
December 22, 2005 ESPN2
Qualcomm Stadium 70,000
MWC vs. At-large
CFN Projection: BYU vs. Kansas State
also considered: TCU, New Mexico, Air Force, Clemson, Maryland, NC State, Kansas, Northern Illinois, Bowling Green
GMAC BOWL - Mobile, Alabama
December 21, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET : ESPN
Ladd Peebles Stadium : 40,646
C-USA No. 2 vs. MAC or WAC
CFN Projection: UTEP vs. Toledo
also considered: UAB, Tulane, Southern Miss, Marshall, Memphis, Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, Toledo, Fresno State, Nevada
PIONEER PURE VISION LAS VEGAS BOWL - Las Vegas, Nevada
December 22, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET : ESPN
Sam Boyd Stadium: 40,000
MWC No. 1 or 2 vs. Pac-10 No. 5
CFN Projection: Utah vs. UCLA
also considered: TCU, BYU, Oregon, Washington State, Oregon State
FORT WORTH BOWL - Fort Worth, Texas
December 23, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET ESPN
Amon G. Carter Stadium: 44,003
C-USA No. 4 vs. Big 12 No. 8
CFN Projection: Marshall vs. Colorado
also considered: Memphis, Tulane, Southern Miss, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska
SHERATON HAWAII BOWL - Honolulu, Hawaii
December 24, 2005, at 8:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Aloha Stadium: 50,000
C-USA No. 3 vs. WAC
CFN Projection: Southern Miss vs. Fresno State
also considered: UAB, UTEP, Tulane, Marshall, Memphis, Boise State, Nevada
MOTOR CITY BOWL - Detroit, Michigan
December 26, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Ford Field: 65,000
MAC No. 1 or 2 vs. Big Ten No. 7
CFN Projection: Miami University vs. Wisconsin
also considered: Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, Toledo, Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL - Orlando, Florida
December 27, 2005 ESPN
Florida Citrus Bowl: 65,438
ACC No. 4 or 5 vs. Big 12 No. 7
CFN Projection: Boston College vs. Missouri
also considered: Clemson, Georgia Tech, Virginia, NC State, Maryland, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
INSIGHT BOWL - Phoenix, Arizona
December 27, 2005, ESPN
Bank One Ballpark: 42,915
Pac-10 No. 4 vs. Big East No. 2 or 3
CFN Projection: Oregon vs. West Virginia
also considered: California, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington State, Connecticut, Louisville, Pittsburgh
MPC COMPUTERS BOWL - Boise, Idaho
December 28, 2005 ESPN
Bronco Stadium: 30,000
WAC No. 1, 2 or 3 vs. ACC No. 6
CFN Projection: Boise State vs. Virginia
also considered: Fresno State, Nevada, Boston College, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Maryland, NC State
MASTERCARD ALAMO BOWL - San Antonio, Texas
December 28, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET ESPN
Alamodome 65,000
Big 12 No. 4 vs. Big Ten No. 4
CFN Projection: Texas Tech vs. Michigan State
also considered: Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin
EMERALD BOWL - San Francisco, California
December 29, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. ET ESPN
SBC Park: 38,084
MWC No. 2 vs. No. 3 vs. Pac-10 No. 6
CFN Projection: TCU vs. Washington State
also considered: Air Force, BYU, New Mexico, Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA
PACIFIC LIFE HOLIDAY BOWL - San Diego, California
December 29, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET ESPN
Qualcomm Stadium : 70,000
Pac-10 No. 2 vs. Big 12 No. 3
CFN Projection: Arizona State vs. Nebraska
also considered: California, Oregon, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Missouri, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
GAYLORD HOTELS MUSIC CITY BOWL - Nashville, Tennessee
December 30, 2005, at Noon ET ESPN
The Coliseum : 67,000
SEC No. 6 vs. Big Ten No. 6
CFN Projection: Alabama vs. Penn State
also considered: Arkansas, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Minnesota, Wisconsin
VITALIS SUN BOWL - El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2005, at Noon ET CBS
Sun Bowl Stadium 50,426
Big Ten No. 5 vs. Pac-10 No. 3
CFN Projection: Minnesota vs. California
also considered: Michigan State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Oregon, UCLA
INDEPENDENCE BOWL - Shreveport, Louisiana
December 30, 2005, at 3:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Independence Stadium : 50,015
Big 12 No. 5 vs. SEC No. 6 or 7
CFN Projection: Iowa State vs. Clemson or Maryland*
*Not enough SEC teams predicted to be able to fill all of its slots.
also considered: Alabama, Arkansas, Ole Miss, South Carolina (but isn't here because of a predicted losing record), Clemson, Maryland, NC State, Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Bowling Green, Northern Illinois,
CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL - Atlanta, Georgia
December 30, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Georgia Dome 71,250
ACC No. 3 vs. SEC
CFN Projection: Virginia Tech vs. Arkansas
also considered: Florida State, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Alabama, Ole Miss
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL - Charlotte, North Carolina
December 31, 2005, at 11 a.m. ET ESPN2
Bank of America Stadium: 73,367
ACC vs. Big East
CFN Projection: North Carolina State vs. Connecticut
also considered: Boston College, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL - Memphis, Tennessee
December 31, 2005, at 1 p.m. ET ESPN
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium 62,338
C-USA No. 1 vs. TBD
CFN Projection: UAB vs. Georgia Tech
also considered: Southern Miss, UTEP, Clemson, Maryland, NC State
EV1. NET HOUSTON BOWL - Houston, Texas
December 31, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. ET ESPN2
Reliant Stadium: 69,500
Big 12 No. 5 or 6 vs. SEC West
CFN Projection:Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss
also considered: Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Alabama, Arkansas
NOKIA SUGAR BOWL - New Orleans, Louisiana
January 1, 2006, at 8:30 p.m. ET ABC
Louisiana Superdome 75,000
BCS (SEC Champion if not in national title) vs. BCS
CFN Projection: Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh
also considered: Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio State
OUTBACK BOWL - Tampa, Florida
January 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. ET ESPN
Raymond James Stadium: 65,000
Title Sponsor: Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
Big Ten 3rd vs. SEC 3rd, Eastern Division
CFN Projection: Iowa vs. Georgia
also considered: Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Florida, Tennessee
SBC COTTON BOWL CLASSIC - Dallas, Texas
January 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. ET Fox
Cotton Bowl Stadium: 68,252
Big 12 No. 2 vs. SEC
CFN Projection: Oklahoma vs. Auburn
also considered: Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee
TOYOTA GATOR BOWL - Jacksonville, Florida
January 2, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. ET NBC
Alltel Stadium: 77,228
ACC No. 2 vs. Big East No. 2 or Notre Dame
CFN Projection: Florida State vs. Louisville
also considered: Boston College, Georgia Tech, Miami, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, West Virginia
CAPITAL ONE BOWL - Orlando, Florida
January 2, 2006, at 1 p.m. ET ABC
Florida Citrus Bowl: 65,438
Big Ten No. 2 vs. SEC No. 2
CFN Projection: Purdue vs. Florida
also considered: Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee
TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL - Tempe, Arizona
January 2, 2006, at 8 p.m. ET ABC
Sun Devil Stadium: 73,471
BCS vs. BCS
CFN Projection: Texas vs. Michigan
also considered: Oklahoma, Ohio State, Purdue, Florida State, Miami, Arizona State, California, Louisville, Pittsburgh
FEDEX ORANGE BOWL - Miami, Florida
January 3, 2006, at 8 p.m. ET ABC
Pro Player Stadium 72,230
BCS vs. BCS
CFN Projection: Miami vs. Ohio State
also considered: Florida State, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Michigan
ROSE BOWL - Pasadena, California
January 4, 2006, at 8 p.m. ET ABC
Rose Bowl: 89,063
BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2
CFN Projection: USC vs. LSU
also considered: California, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia Tech
WYNDHAM NEW ORLEANS BOWL - New Orleans, Louisiana
December 20, 2005 ESPN
Louisiana Superdome: 65,000
Sun Belt No. 1 vs. C-USA
CFN Projection: North Texas vs. Tulane
also considered: Troy, Memphis, Marshall
POINSETTIA BOWL - San Diego, California
December 22, 2005 ESPN2
Qualcomm Stadium 70,000
MWC vs. At-large
CFN Projection: BYU vs. Kansas State
also considered: TCU, New Mexico, Air Force, Clemson, Maryland, NC State, Kansas, Northern Illinois, Bowling Green
GMAC BOWL - Mobile, Alabama
December 21, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET : ESPN
Ladd Peebles Stadium : 40,646
C-USA No. 2 vs. MAC or WAC
CFN Projection: UTEP vs. Toledo
also considered: UAB, Tulane, Southern Miss, Marshall, Memphis, Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, Toledo, Fresno State, Nevada
PIONEER PURE VISION LAS VEGAS BOWL - Las Vegas, Nevada
December 22, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET : ESPN
Sam Boyd Stadium: 40,000
MWC No. 1 or 2 vs. Pac-10 No. 5
CFN Projection: Utah vs. UCLA
also considered: TCU, BYU, Oregon, Washington State, Oregon State
FORT WORTH BOWL - Fort Worth, Texas
December 23, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET ESPN
Amon G. Carter Stadium: 44,003
C-USA No. 4 vs. Big 12 No. 8
CFN Projection: Marshall vs. Colorado
also considered: Memphis, Tulane, Southern Miss, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska
SHERATON HAWAII BOWL - Honolulu, Hawaii
December 24, 2005, at 8:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Aloha Stadium: 50,000
C-USA No. 3 vs. WAC
CFN Projection: Southern Miss vs. Fresno State
also considered: UAB, UTEP, Tulane, Marshall, Memphis, Boise State, Nevada
MOTOR CITY BOWL - Detroit, Michigan
December 26, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Ford Field: 65,000
MAC No. 1 or 2 vs. Big Ten No. 7
CFN Projection: Miami University vs. Wisconsin
also considered: Bowling Green, Northern Illinois, Toledo, Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL - Orlando, Florida
December 27, 2005 ESPN
Florida Citrus Bowl: 65,438
ACC No. 4 or 5 vs. Big 12 No. 7
CFN Projection: Boston College vs. Missouri
also considered: Clemson, Georgia Tech, Virginia, NC State, Maryland, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
INSIGHT BOWL - Phoenix, Arizona
December 27, 2005, ESPN
Bank One Ballpark: 42,915
Pac-10 No. 4 vs. Big East No. 2 or 3
CFN Projection: Oregon vs. West Virginia
also considered: California, Oregon State, UCLA, Washington State, Connecticut, Louisville, Pittsburgh
MPC COMPUTERS BOWL - Boise, Idaho
December 28, 2005 ESPN
Bronco Stadium: 30,000
WAC No. 1, 2 or 3 vs. ACC No. 6
CFN Projection: Boise State vs. Virginia
also considered: Fresno State, Nevada, Boston College, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Maryland, NC State
MASTERCARD ALAMO BOWL - San Antonio, Texas
December 28, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET ESPN
Alamodome 65,000
Big 12 No. 4 vs. Big Ten No. 4
CFN Projection: Texas Tech vs. Michigan State
also considered: Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas A&M, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin
EMERALD BOWL - San Francisco, California
December 29, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. ET ESPN
SBC Park: 38,084
MWC No. 2 vs. No. 3 vs. Pac-10 No. 6
CFN Projection: TCU vs. Washington State
also considered: Air Force, BYU, New Mexico, Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA
PACIFIC LIFE HOLIDAY BOWL - San Diego, California
December 29, 2005, at 8 p.m. ET ESPN
Qualcomm Stadium : 70,000
Pac-10 No. 2 vs. Big 12 No. 3
CFN Projection: Arizona State vs. Nebraska
also considered: California, Oregon, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Missouri, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
GAYLORD HOTELS MUSIC CITY BOWL - Nashville, Tennessee
December 30, 2005, at Noon ET ESPN
The Coliseum : 67,000
SEC No. 6 vs. Big Ten No. 6
CFN Projection: Alabama vs. Penn State
also considered: Arkansas, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Minnesota, Wisconsin
VITALIS SUN BOWL - El Paso, Texas
December 30, 2005, at Noon ET CBS
Sun Bowl Stadium 50,426
Big Ten No. 5 vs. Pac-10 No. 3
CFN Projection: Minnesota vs. California
also considered: Michigan State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Arizona State, Oregon, UCLA
INDEPENDENCE BOWL - Shreveport, Louisiana
December 30, 2005, at 3:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Independence Stadium : 50,015
Big 12 No. 5 vs. SEC No. 6 or 7
CFN Projection: Iowa State vs. Clemson or Maryland*
*Not enough SEC teams predicted to be able to fill all of its slots.
also considered: Alabama, Arkansas, Ole Miss, South Carolina (but isn't here because of a predicted losing record), Clemson, Maryland, NC State, Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Bowling Green, Northern Illinois,
CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL - Atlanta, Georgia
December 30, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. ET ESPN
Georgia Dome 71,250
ACC No. 3 vs. SEC
CFN Projection: Virginia Tech vs. Arkansas
also considered: Florida State, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Alabama, Ole Miss
MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL - Charlotte, North Carolina
December 31, 2005, at 11 a.m. ET ESPN2
Bank of America Stadium: 73,367
ACC vs. Big East
CFN Projection: North Carolina State vs. Connecticut
also considered: Boston College, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL - Memphis, Tennessee
December 31, 2005, at 1 p.m. ET ESPN
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium 62,338
C-USA No. 1 vs. TBD
CFN Projection: UAB vs. Georgia Tech
also considered: Southern Miss, UTEP, Clemson, Maryland, NC State
EV1. NET HOUSTON BOWL - Houston, Texas
December 31, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. ET ESPN2
Reliant Stadium: 69,500
Big 12 No. 5 or 6 vs. SEC West
CFN Projection:Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss
also considered: Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Alabama, Arkansas
NOKIA SUGAR BOWL - New Orleans, Louisiana
January 1, 2006, at 8:30 p.m. ET ABC
Louisiana Superdome 75,000
BCS (SEC Champion if not in national title) vs. BCS
CFN Projection: Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh
also considered: Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio State
OUTBACK BOWL - Tampa, Florida
January 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. ET ESPN
Raymond James Stadium: 65,000
Title Sponsor: Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
Big Ten 3rd vs. SEC 3rd, Eastern Division
CFN Projection: Iowa vs. Georgia
also considered: Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Florida, Tennessee
SBC COTTON BOWL CLASSIC - Dallas, Texas
January 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. ET Fox
Cotton Bowl Stadium: 68,252
Big 12 No. 2 vs. SEC
CFN Projection: Oklahoma vs. Auburn
also considered: Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee
TOYOTA GATOR BOWL - Jacksonville, Florida
January 2, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. ET NBC
Alltel Stadium: 77,228
ACC No. 2 vs. Big East No. 2 or Notre Dame
CFN Projection: Florida State vs. Louisville
also considered: Boston College, Georgia Tech, Miami, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, West Virginia
CAPITAL ONE BOWL - Orlando, Florida
January 2, 2006, at 1 p.m. ET ABC
Florida Citrus Bowl: 65,438
Big Ten No. 2 vs. SEC No. 2
CFN Projection: Purdue vs. Florida
also considered: Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee
TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL - Tempe, Arizona
January 2, 2006, at 8 p.m. ET ABC
Sun Devil Stadium: 73,471
BCS vs. BCS
CFN Projection: Texas vs. Michigan
also considered: Oklahoma, Ohio State, Purdue, Florida State, Miami, Arizona State, California, Louisville, Pittsburgh
FEDEX ORANGE BOWL - Miami, Florida
January 3, 2006, at 8 p.m. ET ABC
Pro Player Stadium 72,230
BCS vs. BCS
CFN Projection: Miami vs. Ohio State
also considered: Florida State, Virginia Tech, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Michigan
ROSE BOWL - Pasadena, California
January 4, 2006, at 8 p.m. ET ABC
Rose Bowl: 89,063
BCS No. 1 vs. BCS No. 2
CFN Projection: USC vs. LSU
also considered: California, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia Tech