Mike DeSimone's 2007/2008 College Football
Division I-A Top 120 Ratings Bowl Schedule and Predictions
Predictions Last Modified: Saturday, December 15, 2007
Mike's Record: 14 Correct || 17 Incorrect || 0 Push || 14/31 (45%)
Overall Win / Loss Results by Conference to Date
 
ACC
BigEast
Big10
Big12
C-USA
I-A IND
MAC
MWC
PAC10 SEC
SunBelt
WAC
All
Teams
8
5
7
8
6
1
3
5
6
8
1
4
62
Wins
2
3
3
5
2
0
0
4
4
6
1
1
31
Losses
6
2
4
3
4
1
3
1
2
2
0
3
31
Win Percent
25%
60%
43%
63%
33%
0%
0%
80%
67%
75%
100%
25%
Date
Time and Station
Bowl Logo
Bowl
Team
Logos
Match-up
Record
Conference
Mike's Pre-Bowl Ratings
Season Results (Wins- Blue, Losses-Red)
Favorite
Line
Mike's Picks
(Includes Line)
Mike's Bowl
Prediction Results
(Includes Line)
January 7
Allstate BCS Championship Game
Louisiana State
(11-2)
{SEC}
2
Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, Middle Tennessee State, South Carolina, Tulane, Florida, Kentucky, Auburn, Alabama, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee
Louisiana State Favored by 4.5 Points
Louisiana State
8 pm
FOX
at New Orleans, LA
Ohio State
(11-1)
{Big10}
3
Youngstown State (AA), Akron, Washington, Northwestern, Minnesota, Purdue, Kent State, Michigan State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan
January 6
GMAC Bowl
Bowling Green
(8-5)
{MAC}
51
Minnesota, Michigan State, Temple, Western Kentucky, Boston College, Miami-Ohio, Kent State, Ohio, Akron, Eastern Michigan, Buffalo, Toledo
Tulsa Favored by 4.5 Points
Tulsa
Tulsa
63
Bowling Green
7
Correct
with Line
8 pm
ESPN
at Mobile, AL
Tulsa
(10-4)
{C-USA}
39
Louisiana-Monroe, Brigham Young, Oklahoma, Texas El Paso, UAB, Marshall, Central Florida, Southern Methodist, Tulane, Houston, Army, Rice, Central Florida
January 5
International Bowl
Rutgers
(8-5
{BigEast}
49
Buffalo, Navy, Norfolk State (AA), Maryland, Cincinnati, Syracuse, South Florida, West Virginia, Connecticut, Army, Pittsburgh, Louisville
Rutgers Favored by 10 Points
Rutgers
Rutgers
52
Ball State
30
Correct
with Line
Noon
ESPN2
at Toronto, CA
Ball State
(7-6)
{MAC}
69
Miami-Ohio, Eastern Michigan, Navy, Nebraska, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Western Kentucky, Western Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Toledo, Northern Illinois
January 3
FedEx Orange Bowl
Virginia Tech
(11-3)
{ACC}
1
East Carolina, Louisiana State, Ohio, William & Mary (AA), North Carolina, Clemson, Duke, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Miami-Florida, Virginia, Boston College
Virginia Tech Favored by 3 Points
Virginia Tech
Kansas
24
Virginia Tech
21
Incorrect
with Line
8 pm
FOX
at Miami, FL
Kansas
(12-1)
{Big12}
8
Central Michigan, Southeastern Louisiana (AA), Toledo, Florida International, Kansas State, Baylor, Colorado, Texas A&M, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Missouri
January 2
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Oklahoma
(11-3)
{Big12}
4
North Texas, Miami-Florida, Utah State, Tulsa, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Iowa State, Texas A&M, Baylor, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Missouri
Oklahoma Favored by 6.5 Points
West Virginia
West Virginia
48
Oklahoma
28
Correct
with Line
8 pm
FOX
at Glendale, AZ
West Virginia
(11-2)
11
Western Michigan, Marshall, Maryland, East Carolina, South Florida, Syracuse, Mississippi State, Rutgers, Louisville, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Pittsburgh
January 1
Allstate Sugar Sugar
Hawaii
(12-1)
{WAC}
6
Northern Colorado (AA), Louisiana Tech, UNLV, Charleston Southern (AA), Idaho, Utah State, San Jose State, New Mexico State, Fresno State, Nevada, Boise State, Washington
Georgia Favored by 8.5 Points
Hawaii
Georgia
41
Hawaii
10
Incorrect
with Line
8:30 pm
FOX
at New Orleans, LA
Georgia
(11-2)
{SEC}
5
Oklahoma State, South Carolina, Western Carolina (AA), Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Florida, Troy, Auburn, Kentucky, Georgia Tech
January 1
Rose Bowl Presented by Citi
Illinois
(9-4)
{Big10}
13
Missouri, Western Illinois (AA), Syracuse, Indiana, Penn State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Ball State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Northwestern
Southern California Favored by 13.5 Point
Illinois
Southern California
49
Illinois
17
Incorrect
with Line
4:30 pm
ABC
at Pasadena, CA
Southern California
(11-2)
{PAC10}
9
Idaho, Nebraska, Washington State, Washington, Stanford, Arizona, Notre Dame, Oregon, Oregon State, California, Arizona State, UCLA
January 1
Capital One Bowl
Michigan
(9-4)
{Big10}
26
Appalachian State (AA), Oregon, Notre Dame, Penn State, Northwestern, Eastern Michigan, Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Ohio State
Florida Favored by 10 Points
Michigan
Michigan
41
Florida
35
Correct
with Line
1 pm
ABC
at Orlando, FL
Florida
(9-4)
{SEC}
12
Western Kentucky, Troy, Tennessee, Mississippi, Auburn, Louisiana State, Kentucky, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Florida Atlantic, Florida State
January 1
Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
Texas Tech
(9-4)
{Big12}
31
Southern Methodist, Texas El Paso, Rice, Oklahoma State, Northwestern State (AA), Iowa State, Texas A&M, Missouri, Colorado, Baylor, Texas, Oklahoma
Texas Tech Favored by 6 Points
Virginia
Texas Tech
31
Virginia
28
Correct
with Line
1 pm
CBS
at Jacksonville, FL
Virginia
(9-4)
{ACC}
16
Wyoming, Duke, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh, Middle Tennessee State, Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina State, Wake Forest, Miami-Florida, Virginia Tech
January 1
AT&T Cotton Bowl
Missouri
(12-2)
{Big12}
7
Illinois, Mississippi, Western Michigan, Illinois State (AA), Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Iowa State, Colorado, Texas A&M, Kansas State, Kansas, Oklahoma
Missouri Favored by 3 Points
Missouri
Missouri
38
Arkansas
7
Correct
with Line
11:30 am
FOX
at Dallas, TX
Arkansas
(8-5)
{SEC}
28
Troy, Alabama, Kentucky, North Texas, Chattanooga (AA), Auburn, Mississippi, Florida International, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Louisiana State
January 1
Outback Bowl
Wisconsin
(9-4)
{Big10}
17
Washington State, UNLV, The Citadel (AA), Iowa, Michigan State, Illinois, Penn State, Northern Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan, Minnesota
Tennessee Favored by 3.5 Points
Wisconsin
Tennessee
21
Wisconsin
17
Incorrect
with Line
11 am
ESPN
at Tampa, FL
Tennessee
(10-4)
{SEC}
18
California, Southern Mississippi, Florida, Arkansas State, Georgia, Mississippi State, Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana Lafayette, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Louisiana State
December 31
Chick-fil-A Bowl
Clemson
(9-4)
{ACC}
15
Florida State, Louisiana-Monroe, Furman (AA), North Carolina State, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Central Michigan, Maryland, Duke, Wake Forest, Boston College, South Carolina
Clemson Favored by 2
Clemson
Auburn
20
Clemson
23
Incorrect
with Line
7:30 pm
ESPN
at Atlanta, GA
Auburn
(9-4)
{SEC}
25
Kansas State, South Florida, Mississippi State, New Mexico State, Florida, Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Louisiana State, Mississippi, Tennessee Tech (AA), Georgia, Alabama
December 31
Insight Bowl
Indiana
(7-6)
{Big10}
55
Indiana State (AA), Western Michigan, Akron, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Ball State, Northwestern, Purdue
Oklahoma State Favored by 4 Points
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State
49
Indiana
33
Correct
with Line
6:00 pm
NFL Network
at Tempe, AZ
Oklahoma State
(7-6)
{PAC10}
63
Georgia, Florida Atlantic, Troy, Texas Tech, Sam Houston State (AA), Texas A&M, Nebraska, Kansas State, Texas, Kansas, Baylor, Oklahoma
December 31
Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl
Kentucky
(8-5)
{SEC}
33
Eastern Kentucky (AA), Kent State, Louisville, Arkansas, Florida Atlantic, South Carolina, Louisiana State, Florida, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Tennessee
Kentucky Favored by 3.5 Points
Kentucky
Kentucky
35
Florida State
28
Correct
with Line
4 pm
ESPN
at Nashville, TN
Florida State
(7-6)
{ACC}
40
Clemson, UAB, Colorado, Alabama, North Carolina State, Wake Forest, Miami-Florida, Duke, Boston College, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Florida
December 31
Brut Sun Bowl
South Florida
(9-3)
{BigEast}
22
Elon (AA), Auburn, North Carolina, West Virginia, Florida Atlantic, Central Florida, Rutgers, Connecticut, Cincinnati, Syracuse, Louisville, Pittsburgh
South Florida Favored by 6.5 Points
South Florida
Oregon
56
South Florida
21
Incorrect
with Line
2 pm
CBS
at El Paso, TX
Oregon
(8-4)
{PAC10}
19
Houston, Michigan, Fresno State, Stanford, California, Washington State, Washington, Southern California, Arizona State, Arizona, UCLA, Oregon State
December 31
Roady's Humanitarian Bowl
Georgia Tech
(7-6)
{ACC}
44
Notre Dame, Samford (AA), Boston College, Virginia, Clemson, Maryland, Miami-Florida, Army, Virginia Tech, Duke, North Carolina, Georgia
Georgia Tech Favored by 4.5 Points
Georgia Tech
Fresno State
40
Georgia Tech
28
Incorrect
with Line
2:00 pm
ESPN2
at Boise, ID
Fresno State
(9-4)
{WAC}
53
Sacramento State (AA), Texas A&M, Oregon, Louisiana Tech, Nevada, Idaho, San Jose State, Boise State, Utah State, Hawaii, Kansas State, New Mexico State
December 31
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
California
(7-6)
{PAC10}
46
Tennessee, Colorado State, Louisiana Tech, Arizona, Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA, Arizona State, Washington State, Southern California, Washington, Stanford
California Favored by 3.5 Points
Air Force
California
42
Air Force
36
Incorrect
with Line
12:30 pm
ESPN
at Fort Worth, TX
Air Force
(9-4)
{MWC}
37
South Carolina State (AA), Utah, Texas Christian, Brigham Young, Navy, UNLV, Colorado State, Wyoming, New Mexico, Army, Notre Dame, San Diego State
December 30
PetroSun Independence Bowl
Alabama
(7-6)
{SEC}
42
Western Carolina (AA), Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida State, Houston, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana State, Mississippi State, Louisiana-Monroe, Auburn
Alabama Favored by 3.5 Points
Colorado
Alabama
30
Colorado
24
Incorrect
with Line
8:00 pm
ESPN
at Shreveport, LA
Colorado
(6-7)
{Big12}
65
Colorado State, Arizona State, Florida State, Miami-Ohio, Oklahoma, Baylor, Kansas State, Kansas, Texas Tech, Missouri, Iowa State, Nebraska
December 29
Valero Alamo Bowl
Penn State
(9-4)
{BigTen}
27
Florida International, Notre Dame, Buffalo, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio State, Purdue, Temple, Michigan State
Penn State Favored by 5.5 Points
Penn State
Penn State
21
Texas A&M
14
Correct
with Line
8:00 pm
ESPN
at San Antonio, TX
Texas A&M
(7-6)
{Big12}
38
Montana State (AA), Fresno State, Louisiana-Monroe, Miami-Florida, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas
December 29
AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Central Florida
(10-4)
{C-USA}
35

North Carolina State, Texas, Memphis, Louisiana-Lafayette, East Carolina, South Florida, Tulsa, Southern Mississippi, Marshall, UAB, Southern Methodist, Texas El Paso, Tulsa

Central Florida Favored by 3 Points


Central Florida

Mississippi State
10
Central Florida
3
Incorrect
with Line
4:30 pm
ESPN
at Memphis, TN
Mississippi State
(8-5)
{SEC}
56
Louisiana State, Tulane, Auburn, Gardner-Webb (AA), South Carolina, UAB, Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi
December 29
Meineke Car Care Bowl
Connecticut
(9-4)
{BigEast}
30
Duke, Maine (AA), Temple, Pittsburgh, Akron, Virginia, Louisville, South Florida, Rutgers, Cincinnati, Syracuse, West Virginia
Wake Forest Favored by 3 Points
Connecticut
Wake Forest
24
Connecticut
10
Incorrect
with Line
1 pm
ESPN
at Charlotte, NC
Wake Forest
(9-4)
{ACC}
32
Boston College, Nebraska, Army, Maryland, Duke, Florida State, Navy, North Carolina, Virginia, Clemson, North Carolina State, Vanderbilt
Dec. 28
Emerald Bowl
Maryland
(6-7)
{ACC}
59
Villanova (AA), Florida International, West Virginia, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, Rutgers, Virginia, Clemson, North Carolina, Boston College, Florida State, North Carolina State
Oregon State Favored by 4.5 Points
Oregon State
Oregon State
21
Maryland
14
Correct
with Line
8:30 pm
ESPN
at San Francisco, CA
Oregon State
(9-4)
{PAC10}
29
Utah, Cincinnati, Idaho State (AA), Arizona State, UCLA, Arizona, California, Stanford, Southern California, Washington, Washington State, Oregon
Dec. 28
Texas Bowl
Texas Christian
(8-5)
{MWC}
52
Baylor, Texas, Air Force, Southern Methodist, Colorado State, Wyoming, Stanford, Utah, New Mexico, Brigham Young, UNLV, San Diego State
Texas Christian Favored by 3.5 Points
Houston
Texas Christian
20
Houston
13
Incorrect
with Line
8 pm
NFL Network
at Houston, TX
Houston
(8-5)
{C-USA}
43
Oregon, Tulane, Colorado State, East Carolina, Alabama, Rice, UAB, Texas El Paso, Southern Methodist, Tulsa, Marshall, Texas Southern (AA)
December 28
Champs Sports Bowl
Boston College
(11-3)
{ACC}
14
Wake Forest, North Carolina State, Georgia Tech, Army, Massachusetts (AA), Bowling Green, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Florida State, Maryland, Clemson, Miami-Florida, Virginia Tech
Boston College Favored by 3.5 Points
Boston College
Boston College
24
Michigan State
21
Incorrect
with Line
5 pm
ESPN
at Orlando, FL
Michigan State
(7-6)
{Big10}
41
UAB, Bowling Green, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Northwestern, Indiana, Ohio State, Iowa, Michigan, Purdue, Penn State
December 27
Pacific Life Holiday Bowl
Arizona State
(10-3)
{PAC10}
10
San Jose State, Colorado, San Diego State, Oregon State, Stanford, Washington State, Washington, California, Oregon, UCLA, Southern California, Arizona
Texas Favored by 2.5 Points
Arizona State
Texas
52
Arizona States
34
Incorrect
with Line
8 pm
ESPN
at San Diego, CA
Texas
(10-3)
{Big12}
21
Arkansas State, Texas Christian, Central Florida, Rice, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Baylor, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Texas A&M
December 26
Motor City Bowl
Purdue
(8-5)
{Big10}
58
Toledo, Eastern Illinois (AA), Central Michigan, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa, Northwestern, Penn State, Michigan State, Indiana
Purdue Favored by 8.5 Points
Central Michigan
Purdue
51
Central Michigan
48
Correct
with Line
7:30 pm
ESPN
at Detroit, MI
Central Michigan
(8-6)
{MAC}
48
Kansas, Toledo, Purdue, North Dakota State (AA), Northern Illinois, Ball State, Army, Clemson, Kent State, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Akron, Miami-Ohio
December 23
Sheraton Hawaii Bowl
Boise State
(10-3)
{WAC}
24
Weber State (AA), Washington, Wyoming, Southern Mississippi, New Mexico State, Nevada, Louisiana Tech, Fresno State, San Jose State, Utah State, Idaho, Hawaii
Boise State Favored by 10.5 Points
Boise
State
East Carolina
41
Boise State
38
Incorrect
with Line
8 pm
ESPN
at Honolulu, HI
East Carolina
(8-5)
{C-USA}
61
Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Southern Mississippi, West Virginia, Houston, Central Florida, Texas El Paso, North Carolina State, UAB, Memphis, Marshall, Tulsa
December 22
Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl
UCLA
(6-7)
{PAC10}
68
Stanford, Brigham Young, Utah, Washington, Oregon State, Notre Dame, California, Washington State, Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon, Southern California
Brigham Young Favored by 6.5 Points
Brigham Young
Brigham Young
17
UCLA
16
Incorrect
with Line
8 pm
ESPN
at Las Vegas, NV
Brigham Young
(11-2)
{MWC}
23
Arizona, UCLA, Tulsa, Air Force, New Mexico, UNLV, Eastern Washington (AA), Colorado State, Texas Christian, Wyoming, Utah, San Diego State
December 22
New Mexico Bowl
Nevada
(6-7)
{WAC}
77
Nebraska, Northwestern, Nicholls State (AA), UNLV, Fresno State, Boise State, Utah State, Idaho, New Mexico State, Hawaii, San Jose State, Louisiana Tech
New Mexico Favored by 3 Points
New Mexico
New Mexico
23
Nevada
0
Correct
with Line
4:30 pm
ESPN
at Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico
(9-4)
{MWC}
45
Texas El Paso, New Mexico State, Arizona, Sacramento State (AA), Brigham Young, Wyoming, San Diego State, Air Force, Texas Christian, Colorado State, Utah, UNLV
December 22
Papajohns.com Bowl
Southern Mississippi
(7-6)
{C-USA}
64
Tennessee-Martin (AA), Tennessee, East Carolina, Boise State, Rice, Southern Methodist, Marshall, Central Florida, UAB, Memphis, Texas El Paso, Arkansas State
Cincinnati Favored by 11 Points
Cincinnati
Cincinnati
31
Southern Mississippi
21
Incorrect
with Line
1 pm
ESPN2
at Birmingham AL
Cincinnati
(10-3)
{BigEast}
20
Southeast Missouri State (AA), Oregon State, Miami-Ohio, Marshall, San Diego State, Rutgers, Louisville, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Connecticut, West Virginia, Syracuse
December 21
R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Memphis
(7-6)
{C-USA}
85
Mississippi, Jacksonville State (AA), Central Florida, Arkansas State, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State, Rice, Tulane, East Carolina, Southern Mississippi, UAB, Southern Methodist
Florida Atlantic Favored by 2.5 Points
Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic
44
Memphis
27
Correct
with Line
8 pm
ESPN2
at New Orleans, LA
Florida Atlantic
(8-5)
{SunBelt}
66
Middle Tennessee State, Oklahoma State, Minnesota, North Texas, Kentucky, South Florida, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, Arkansas State, Florida, Florida International, Troy
December 20
San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl
Utah
(9-4)
{MWC}
34
Oregon State, Air Force, UCLA, UNLV, Utah State, Louisville, San Diego State, Texas Christian, Colorado State, Wyoming, New Mexico, Brigham Young
Utah Favored by 8.5 Points
Navy
Utah
35
Navy
32
Correct
with Line
9 pm
ESPN
at San Diego, CA
Navy
(8-5)
{Independent}
36
Temple, Rutgers, Ball State, Duke, Air Force, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, Delaware (AA), Notre Dame, North Texas, Northern Illinois, Army

Teams With at Least 6 Wins And Not Selected For A Bowl

Record
Team
8-4
Troy
7-5
Western Kentucky
6-6
Louisville
6-6
South Carolina
6-6
Iowa
6-6
Northwestern
6-6
Louisiana-Monroe
6-6
Ohio
6-7
Miami-Ohio