Mike DeSimone's 2010/2011 College
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Bowl Schedule and Predictions

Predictions Last Modified: Monday, December 11, 2010
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Mike's Record: 17 Correct || 17 Incorrect || 1 Push || 17/34 || 50%)

Overall Win / Loss Results by Conference to Date
Conference >
SEC
ACC
Big10
Big12
BigEast
C-USA
MWC
MAC
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 10 9 8 8 6 6 5 4 4 4 3 3 70
Wins

5

 4 3 3 4 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 34
Losses
 5 5 5 5 2 4 1 2 2 2 1 1 34
Win Percent
 50% 44% 38% 38% 67% 33% 80% 50% 50% 50% 67% 67% 50%
Date
Date
Eastern
Time & Station
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& Spread
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Picks
(with Spread)
Mike's Bowl
Prediction Results
(with Spread)
Saturday
12/18/2010		 12/18/2010
2pm
ESPN

New Mexico Bowl

 

University Stadium
Albuquerque, NM
Brigham Young
(6-6)
{Mountain West}
71
Washington, Air Force, Florida State, Nevada, Utah State, San Diego State, Texas Christian, Wyoming, UNLV, Colorado State, New Mexico, Utah

Brigham Young
Favored by 12 Points


Mike Picks
Brigham Young to Cover
Brigham Young
52
Texas El Paso
24
Outcome
Mike Correct
Texas El Paso
(6-6)
{Conference USA}
80
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (FCS), Houston, New Mexico State, Memphis, New Mexico, Rice, UAB, Tulane, Marshall, Southern Methodist, Arkansas, Tulsa
12/18/2010
5:30pm
ESPN

uDrove
Humanitarian Bowl

 

Bronco Stadium
Boise, ID
Northern Illinois
(10-3)
{Mid-American}
25
Iowa State, North Dakota (FCS), Illinois, Minnesota, Akron, Temple, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Toledo, Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Miami-Ohio

Northern Illinois
Favored by 3 Points


Mike Picks
Northern Illinois to Cover
Northern Illinois
40
Fresno State
17
Outcome
Mike Correct
Fresno State
(8-4)
{Western Athletic}
66
Cincinnati, Utah State, Mississippi, Cal Poly (FCS), Hawaii, New Mexico State, San Jose State, Louisiana Tech, Nevada, Boise State, Idaho, Illinois
12/18/2010
9pm
ESPN

R+L Carriers
New Orleans Bowl

 

Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Ohio
(8-4)
{Mid-American}
57
Wofford (FCS), Toledo, Ohio State, Marshall, Eastern Michigan, Bowling Green, Akron, Miami-Ohio, Louisiana-Lafayette, Buffalo, Temple, Kent State

Troy
Favored by 1 Points


Mike Picks
Ohio with the Points
Troy
48
Ohio
21
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Troy
(7-5)
{Sun Belt}
67
Bowling Green, Oklahoma State, UAB, Arkansas State, Middle Tennessee State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana-Monroe, North Texas, Florida International, South Carolina, Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic
Tuesday
12/21/2010		 12/21/2010
8pm
ESPN

Beef 'O' Brady's
St. Petersburg Bowl

 

Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg, FL
Southern Mississippi
(8-4)
{Conference USA}
56
South Carolina, Prairie View A&M (FCS), Kansas, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, East Carolina, Memphis, UAB, Tulane, Central Florida, Houston, Tulsa

Louisville
Favored by 3.5 Points


Mike Picks
Southern Mississippi with the Points
Louisville
31
Southern Mississippi
28
Outcome
Mike Correct
Louisville
(6-6)
{Big East}
76
Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Oregon State, Arkansas State, Memphis, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, South Florida, West Virginia, Rutgers
Wednesday
12/22/2010		 12/22/2010
8pm
ESPN

MAACO
Las Vegas Bowl

 

Sam Boyd Stadium
Las Vegas, NV
Utah
(10-2)
{Mountain West}
20
Pittsburgh, UNLV, New Mexico, San Jose State, Iowa State, Wyoming, Colorado State, Air Force, Texas Christian, Notre Dame, San Diego State, Brigham Young

Boise State
Favored by 16.5 Points


Mike Picks
Boise State to Cover
Boise State
26
Utah
3
Outcome
Mike Correct
Boise State
(11-1)
{Western Athletic}
8
Virginia Tech, Wyoming, Oregon State, New Mexico State, Toledo, San Jose State, Louisiana Tech, Hawaii, Idaho, Fresno State, Nevada, Utah State
Thursday
12/23/2010		 12/23/2010
8pm
ESPN

San Diego
County Credit Union
Poinsettia Bowl

 

Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego, CA
Navy
(9-3)
{Independent}
36

Maryland, Georgia Southern (FCS), Louisiana Tech, Air Force, Wake Forest, Southern Methodist, Notre Dame, Duke, East Carolina, Central Michigan, Arkansas State, Army

San Diego State
Favored by 2.5 Points


Mike Picks
San Diego State to Cover
San Diego State
35
Navy
14
Outcome
Mike Correct
San Diego State
(8-4)
{Mountain West}
52
Nicholls State (FCS), New Mexico State, Missouri, Utah State, Brigham Young, Air Force, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado State, Texas Christian, Utah, UNLV
Friday
12/24/2010		 12/24/2010
8pm
ESPN

Sheraton
Hawaii Bowl

 

Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, HI
Hawaii
(10-3)
{Western Athletic}
22
Southern California, Army, Colorado, Charleston Southern (FCS), Louisiana Tech, Fresno State, Nevada, Utah State, Idaho, Boise State, San Jose State, New Mexico State, UNLV

Hawaii
Favored by 12 Points


Mike Picks
Tulsa with the Points
Tulsa
62
Hawaii
35
Outcome
Mike Correct
Tulsa
(9-3)
{Conference USA}
27
East Carolina, Bowling Green, Oklahoma State, Central Arkansas (FCS), Memphis, Southern Methodist, Tulane, Notre Dame, Rice, Houston, Texas El Paso, Southern Mississippi
Sunday
12/26/2010		 12/26/2010
8:30pm
ESPN

Little Caesars Bowl

 

Ford Field
Detroit, MI
Florida International
(6-6)
{Sun Belt}
82
Rutgers, Texas A&M, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Western Kentucky, North Texas, Florida Atlantic, Louisiana-Monroe, Troy, Louisiana-Lafayette, Arkansas State, Middle Tennessee State

Toledo
Favored by 2 Points


Mike Picks
Toledo to Cover
Florida International
34
Toledo
32
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Toledo
(8-4)
{Mid-American}
58
Arizona, Ohio, Western Michigan, Purdue, Wyoming, Boise State, Kent State, Ball State, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Bowling Green, Central Michigan
Monday
12/27/2010		 12/27/2010
5pm
ESPN2

AdvoCare V100
Independence Bowl

 

Independence Stadium
Shreveport, LA
Air Force
(8-4)
{Mountain West}
46
Northwestern State (FCS), Brigham Young, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Navy, Colorado State, San Diego State, Texas Christian, Utah, Army, New Mexico, UNLV

Air Force
Favored by 2.5 Points


Mike Picks
Air Force to Cover
Air Force
14
Georgia Tech
7
Outcome
Mike Correct
Georgia Tech
(6-6)
{Atlantic Coast}
54
South Carolina State (FCS), Kansas, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Wake Forest, Virginia, Middle Tennessee State, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Miami-Florida, Duke, Georgia
Tuesday
12/28/2010		 12/28/2010
6:30pm
ESPN

Champs Sports Bowl

 

Florida Citrus Bowl
Orlando, FL
West Virginia
(9-3)
{Big East}
24
Coastal Carolina (FCS), Marshall, Maryland, Louisiana State, UNLV, South Florida, Syracuse, Connecticut, Cincinnati, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Rutgers

West Virginia
Favored by 2.5 Points


Mike Picks
North Carolina State with the Points
North Carolina State
23
West Virginia
7
Outcome
Mike Correct
North Carolina State
(8-4)
{Atlantic Coast}
30
Western Carolina, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Boston College, East Carolina, Florida State, Clemson, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Maryland
12/28/2010
10pm
ESPN

Insight Bowl

 

Sun Devil Stadium
Tempe, AZ
Missouri
(10-2)
{Big 12}
12
Illinois, McNeese State (FCS), San Diego State, Miami-Ohio, Colorado, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas Tech, Kansas State, Iowa State, Kansas
Even


Mike Picks
Missouri
Iowa
27
Missouri
24
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Iowa
(7-5)
{Big Ten}
28
Eastern Illinois (FCS), Iowa State, Arizona, Ball State, Penn State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Indiana, Northwestern, Ohio State, Minnesota
Wednesday
12/29/2010		 12/29/2010
2:30pm
ESPN

Military Bowl
Presented by
Northrop Grumman

 

RFK Stadium
Washington, DC
East Carolina
(6-6)
{Conference USA}
74
Tulsa, Memphis, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Southern Mississippi, North Carolina State, Marshall, Central Florida, Navy, UAB, Rice, Southern Methodist

Maryland
Favored by 7.5 Points


Mike Picks
Maryland to Cover
Maryland
51
East Carolina
20
Outcome
Mike Correct
Maryland
(8-4)
{Atlantic Coast}
49
Navy, Morgan State (FCS), West Virginia, Florida International, Duke, Clemson, Boston College, Wake Forest, Miami-Florida, Virginia, Florida State, North Carolina State
12/29/2010
6pm
ESPN

Texas Bowl

 

Reliant Stadium
Houston, TX
Illinois
(6-6)
{Big Ten}
45
Missouri, Southern Illinois (FCS), Northern Illinois, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue, Michigan, Minnesota, Northwestern, Fresno State

Baylor
Favored by 2 Points


Mike Picks
Baylor to Cover
Illinois
38
Baylor
14
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Baylor
(7-5)
{Big 12}
38
Sam Houston State (FCS), Buffalo, Texas Christian, Rice, Kansas, Texas Tech, Colorado, Kansas State, Texas, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma
12/29/2010
9:15pm
ESPN

Valero
Alamo Bowl

 

Alamodome
San Antonio, TX
Oklahoma State
(10-2)
{Big 12}
16
Washington State, Troy, Tulsa, Texas A&M, Louisiana-Lafayette, Texas Tech, Nebraska, Kansas State, Baylor, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma

Oklahoma State
Favored by 6 Points


Mike Picks
Oklahoma State to Cover
Oklahoma State
36
Arizona
10
Outcome
Mike Correct
Arizona
(7-5)
{Pacific 10}
29
Toledo, Citadel (FCS), Iowa, California, Oregon State, Washington State, Washington, UCLA, Stanford, Southern California, Oregon, Arizona State
Thursday
12/30/2010		 12/30/2010
Noon
ESPN

Bell Helicopter
Armed Forces Bowl

 

Gerald J. Ford Stadium
Dallas, TX
Army
(6-6)
{Independent}
84

Eastern Michigan, Hawaii, North Texas, Duke, Temple, Tulane, Rutgers, Virginia Military Institute (FCS), Air Force, Kent State, Notre Dame, Navy

Southern Methodist
Favored by 7 Points


Mike Picks
Southern Methodist to Cover
Army
16
Southern Methodist
14
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Southern Methodist
(7-6)
{Conference USA}
62
Texas Tech, UAB, Washington State, Texas Christian, Rice, Tulsa, Navy, Houston, Tulane, Texas El Paso, Marshall, East Carolina, Central Florida
12/30/2010
3:30pm
ESPN

New Era
Pinstripe Bowl

 

Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY
Kansas State
(7-5)
{Big 12}
48
UCLA, Missouri State (FCS), Iowa State, Central Florida, Nebraska, Kansas, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, North Texas

Kansas State
Favored by 2.5 Points


Mike Picks
Kansas State to Cover
Syracuse
36
Kansas State
35
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Syracuse
(7-5)
{Big East}
69
Akron, Washington, Maine (FCS), Colgate (FCS), South Florida, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Louisville, Rutgers, Connecticut, Boston College
12/30/2010
6:40pm
ESPN

Franklin American
Mortgage
Music City Bowl

 

LP Field
Nashville, TN
North Carolina
(7-5)
{Atlantic Coast}
35
Louisiana State, Georgia Tech, Rutgers, East Carolina, Clemson, Virginia, Miami-Florida, William & Mary (FCS), Florida State, Virginia Tech, North Carolina State, Duke

North Carolina
Favored by 2 Points


Mike Picks
Tennessee with the Points
North Carolina
30
Tennessee
27
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Tennessee
(6-6)
{Southeastern}
61
Tennessee-Martin (FCS), Oregon, Florida, UAB, Louisiana State, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Memphis, Mississippi, Vanderbilt, Kentucky
12/30/2010
10pm
ESPN

Bridgepoint Education
Holiday Bowl

 

Qualcomm Stadium
San Diego, CA
Nebraska
(10-3)
{Big 12}
15
Western Kentucky, Idaho, Washington, South Dakota State (FCS), Kansas State, Texas, Oklahoma State, Missouri, Iowa State, Kansas, Texas A&M, Colorado, Oklahoma

Nebraska
Favored by 13 Points


Mike Picks
Nebraska to Cover
Washington
19
Nebraska
7
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Washington
(6-6)
{Pacific 10}
65
Brigham Young, Syracuse, Nebraska, Southern California, Arizona State, Oregon State, Arizona, Stanford, Oregon, UCLA, California, Washington State
Friday
12/31/2010		 12/31/2010
Noon
ESPN

Meineke Car Care Bowl

 

Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte, NC
South Florida
(7-5)
{Big East}
51
Stony Brook (FCS), Florida, Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, Syracuse, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Rutgers, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Miami-Florida, Connecticut

Clemson
Favored by 4.5 Points


Mike Picks
South Florida with the Points
South Florida
31
Clemson
26
Outcome
Mike Correct
Clemson
(6-6)
{Atlantic Coast}
64
North Texas, Presbyterian (FCS), Auburn, Miami-Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, Georgia Tech, Boston College, North Carolina State, Florida State, Wake Forest, South Carolina
12/31/2010
2pm
CBS

Hyundai
Sun Bowl

 

Sun Bowl
El Paso, TX
Notre Dame
(7-5)
{Independent}
40
Purdue, Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford, Boston College, Pittsburgh, Western Michigan, Navy, Tulsa, Utah, Army, Southern California

Miami-Florida
Favored by 3.5 Points


Mike Picks
Miami-Florida to Cover
Notre Dame
33
Miami-Florida
17
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Miami-Florida
(7-5)
{Atlantic Coast}
41
Florida A&M (FCS), Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Clemson, Florida State, Duke, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, South Florida
12/31/2010
3:30pm
ESPN

AutoZone
Liberty Bowl

 

Liberty Bowl
Memphis, TN
Georgia
(6-6)
{Southeastern}
59
Louisiana-Lafayette, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi State, Colorado, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Florida, Idaho State (FCS), Auburn, Georgia Tech

Georgia
Favored by 7 Points


Mike Picks
Georgia to Cover
Central Florida
10
Georgia
6
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Central Florida
(10-3)
{Conference USA}
32
South Dakota (FCS), North Carolina State, Buffalo, Kansas State, UAB, Marshall, Rice, East Carolina, Houston, Southern Mississippi, Tulane, Memphis, Southern Methodist
12/31/2010
7:30pm
ESPN

Chick-fil-A Bowl

 

Georgia Dome
Atlanta, GA
South Carolina
(9-4)
{Southeastern}
18
Southern Mississippi, Georgia, Furman (FCS), Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida, Troy, Clemson, Auburn

South Carolina
Favored by 3 Points


Mike Picks
South Carolina to Cover
Florida State
26
South Carolina
17
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Florida State
(9-4)
{Atlantic Coast}
26
Samford (FCS), Oklahoma, Brigham Young, Wake Forest, Virginia, Miami-Florida, Boston College, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Clemson, Maryland, Florida, Virginia Tech
Saturday
1/1/2011		 1/1/2011
Noon
ESPNU

TicketCity Bowl

 

Cotton Bowl
Dallas, TX
Northwestern
(7-5)
{Big Ten}
43
Vanderbilt, Illinois State (FCS), Rice, Central Michigan, Minnesota, Purdue, Michigan State, Indiana, Penn State, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin

Texas Tech
Favored by 9.5 Points


Mike Picks
Texas Tech to Cover
Texas Tech
45
Northwestern
38
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Texas Tech
(7-5)
{Big 12}
39
Southern Methodist, New Mexico, Texas, Iowa State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Colorado, Texas A&M, Missouri, Oklahoma, Weber State (FCS), Houston
1/1/2011
1pm
ABC

Outback Bowl

 

Raymond James Stadium
Tampa, FL
Florida
(7-5)
{Southeastern}
33
Miami-Ohio, South Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Louisiana State, Mississippi State, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Appalachian State (FCS), Florida State

Florida
Favored by 7 Points


Mike Picks
Penn State with the Points
Florida
37
Penn State
24
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Penn State
(7-5)
{Big Ten}
34
Youngstown State (FCS), Alabama, Kent State, Temple, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio State, Indiana, Michigan State
1/1/2011
1pm
ESPN

Capital One Bowl

 

Florida Citrus Bowl
Orlando, FL
Alabama
(9-3)
{Southeastern}
19
San Jose State, Penn State, Duke, Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana State, Mississippi State, Georgia State (FCS), Auburn

Alabama
Favored by 11 Points


Mike Picks
Michigan State with the Points
Alabama
49
Michigan State
7
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Michigan State
(11-1)
{Big Ten}
7
Western Michigan, Florida Atlantic, Notre Dame, Northern Colorado (FCS), Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Northwestern, Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue, Penn State
1/1/2011
1:30pm
ESPN2

Gator Bowl

 

Municipal Stadium
Jacksonville, FL
Mississippi State
(8-4)
{Southeastern}
21
Memphis, Auburn, Louisiana State, Georgia, Alcorn State (FCS), Houston, Florida, UAB, Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi

Mississippi State
Favored by 6 Points


Mike Picks
Michigan with the Points
Mississippi State
52
Michigan
14
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Michigan
(7-5)
{Big Ten}
42
Connecticut, Notre Dame, Massachusetts (FCS), Bowling Green, Indiana, Michigan State, Iowa, Penn State, Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin, Ohio State
1/1/2011
5pm
ESPN

Rose Bowl Game
Presented by VIZIO

 

Rose Bowl
Pasadena, CA
Wisconsin
(11-1)
{Big Ten}
5
UNLV, San Jose State, Arizona State, Austin Peay (FCS), Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Iowa, Purdue, Indiana, Michigan, Northwestern

Texas Christian
Favored by 2.5 Points


Mike Picks
Wisconsin with the Points
Texas Christian
21
Wisconsin
19
Outcome
Mike Correct
Texas Christian
(12-0)
{Mountain West}
3
Oregon State, Tennessee Tech (FCS), Baylor, Southern Methodist, Colorado State, Wyoming, Brigham Young, Air Force, UNLV, Utah, San Diego State, New Mexico
1/1/2011
8:30pm
ESPN/ESPN3D

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

 

U. of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, AZ
Connecticut
(8-4)
{Big East}
23
Michigan, Texas Southern (FCS), Temple, Buffalo, Vanderbilt, Rutgers, Louisville, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Cincinnati, South Florida

Oklahoma
Favored by 17 Points


Mike Picks
Oklahoma to Cover
Oklahoma
48
Connecticut
20
Outcome
Mike Correct
Oklahoma
(11-2)
{Big 12}
11
Utah State, Florida State, Air Force, Cincinnati, Texas, Iowa State, Missouri, Colorado, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Nebraska
Monday
1/3/2011		 1/3/2011
8:30pm
ESPN

Discover
Orange Bowl

 

Sun Life Stadium
Miami, FL
Stanford
(11-1)
{Pacific 10}
4
Sacramento State (FCS), UCLA, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, Oregon, Southern California, Washington State, Washington, Arizona, Arizona State, California, Oregon State

Stanford
Favored by 3 Points


Mike Picks
Stanford to Cover
Stanford
40
Virginia Tech
12
Outcome
Mike Correct
Virginia Tech
(11-2)
{Atlantic Coast}
10
Boise State, James Madison (FCS), East Carolina, Boston College, North Carolina State, Central Michigan, Wake Forest, Duke, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Miami-Florida, Virginia, Florida State
Tuesday
1/4/2011		 1/4/2011
8:30pm
ESPN

Allstate
Sugar Bowl

 

Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans, LA
Ohio State
(11-1)
{Big Ten}
6
Marshall, Miami-Florida, Ohio, Eastern Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Purdue, Minnesota, Penn State, Iowa, Michigan

Ohio State
Favored by 3 Points


Mike Picks
Ohio State to Cover
Ohio State
31
Arkansas
26
Outcome
Mike Correct
Arkansas
(10-2)
{Southeastern}
9
Tennessee Tech (FCS), Louisiana-Monroe, Georgia, Alabama, Texas A&M, Auburn, Mississippi, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Texas El Paso, Mississippi State, Louisiana State
Thursday
1/6/2011		 1/6/2011
8pm
ESPN

GoDaddy.com Bowl

 

Ladd-Peebles Stadium
Mobile, AL
Middle Tennessee State
(6-6)
{Sun Belt}
77
Minnesota, Austin Peay (FCS), Memphis, Louisiana-Lafayette, Troy, Georgia Tech, Louisiana-Monroe, Arkansas State, North Texas, Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, Florida International

Miami-Ohio
Favored by 2 Points


Mike Picks
Miami-Ohio to Cover
Miami-Ohio
35
Middle Tennessee State
21
Outcome
Mike Correct
Miami-Ohio
(9-4)
{Mid-American}
44
Florida, Eastern Michigan, Colorado State, Missouri, Kent State, Cincinnati, Central Michigan, Ohio, Buffalo, Bowling Green, Akron, Temple, Northern Illinois
Friday
1/7/2011		 1/7/2011
7pm
FOX

AT&T
Cotton Bowl

 

Cowboys Stadium
Arlington, TX
Louisiana State
(10-2)
{Southeastern}
14
North Carolina, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, McNeese State (FCS), Auburn, Alabama, Louisiana-Monroe, Mississippi, Arkansas

Louisiana State
Favored by 1 Points


Mike Picks
Texas A&M with the Points

Lousiana State
41
Texas A&M
24
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Texas A&M
(9-3)
{Big 12}
17
SF Austin (FCS), Louisiana Tech, Florida International, Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Baylor, Nebraska, Texas
Saturday
1/8/2011		 1/8/2011
Noon
ESPN

BBVA Compass Bowl

 

Legion Field
Birmingham, AL
Pittsburgh
(7-5)
{Big East}
50
Utah, New Hampshire (FCS), Miami-Florida, Florida International, Notre Dame, Syracuse, Rutgers, Louisville, Connecticut, South Florida, West Virginia, Cincinnati

Pittsburgh
Favored by 2.5 Points


Mike Picks
Pittsburgh to Cover
Pittsburgh
27
Kentucky
10
Outcome
Mike Correct
Kentucky
(6-6)
{Southeastern}
70
Louisville, Western Kentucky, Akron, Florida, Mississippi, Auburn, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi State, Charleston Southern (FCS), Vanderbilt, Tennessee
Sunday
1/9/2011		 1/9/2011
9pm
ESPN

Kraft
Fight Hunger Bowl

 

AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA
Nevada
(12-1)
{Western Athletic}
13
Eastern Washington (FCS), Colorado State, California, Brigham Young, UNLV, San Jose State, Hawaii, Utah State, Idaho, Fresno State, New Mexico State, Boise State, Louisiana Tech

Nevada
Favored by 9.5 Points


Mike Picks
Nevada to Cover
Nevada
20
Boston College
13
Outcome
Mike Incorrect
Boston College
(7-5)
{Atlantic Coast}
53
Weber State (FCS), Kent State, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, North Carolina State, Florida State, Maryland, Clemson, Wake Forest, Duke, Virginia, Syracuse
Monday
1/10/2011		 1/10/2011
8:30pm
ESPN/ESPN3D

Tostitos BCS National
Championship Game

 

U. of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, AZ
Oregon
(12-0)
{Pacific 10}
1
New Mexico, Tennessee, Portland State (FCS), Arizona State, Stanford, Washington State, UCLA, Southern California, Washington, California, Arizona, Oregon State

Auburn
Favored by 3 Points


Mike Picks
Oregon with the Points
Auburn
22
Oregon
19
Outcome
Push
Auburn
(13-0)
{Southeastern}
2
Arkansas State, Mississippi State, Clemson, South Carolina, Louisiana-Monroe, Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana State, Mississippi, Chattanooga (FCS), Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina

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

Record
Team
8-5
Southern California (NCAA Sanctions)
8-4
Temple
6-6
Arizona State
6-7
Idaho
6-6
Western Michigan