Bowl Game Projections

[TykeClone]

The Texas Bowl is intriguing would be a good SEC opponent...anybody know if there are rules on team selection like if we finish 8-4 can they take a 6-6 Texas team over us?

You should just assume that they would.

 

[FinalFourCy]

An SEC team in Memphis or the Alamo Bowl would be great.

 

[atlantacyclone]

I agree. We played them in the 1977 Peach Bowl and that did not turn out well (I was there). While their fans were "Southern nice" they were condescending and gave the impression that they thought all Iowans were farmers (that's not a bad thing, just not true).

I was there too! That and the Hall of Fame the following year are the only times I’ve seen the Cyclones play in person. If they go to Orlando this year I will be there!

 

[IASTATE07]

Apparently two people know you better than you know yourself. Just accept it now that you didn't really have a good time there after all.

That's what I was thinking. Are they disagreeing that I'm surprised with ppl hating Orlando or that I had a good time there?

 

[BigJCy]

ESPN's Projections

Houston Bowl vs LSU
Camping World Bowl vs NC State

Both big, physical teams.

 

[cyclones500]

ESPN's Projections

Houston Bowl vs LSU
Camping World Bowl vs NC State

So which is considered better in the pecking order, Texas Bowl or Camping Bowl? Or is it largely a wash? ... Also, if ISU had won Saturday, where would it be projected?

 

[cyclonepower]

Camping World is higher

 

[aauummm]

So which is considered better in the pecking order, Texas Bowl or Camping Bowl? Or is it largely a wash? ... Also, if ISU had won Saturday, where would it be projected?

Here are the 2017-18 Bowls for the Big 12 (contracted with each bowl):
Listed by each bowl committee's selection order.

#1: Automatic for the Big 12 Champ
#2: Alamo Dec 28th San Antonio
#3: Camping World Dec 28th Orlando
#4: Texas Dec 27 Houston
#5: Liberty Dec 30 Memphis
#6: Cactus Dec 26th Phoenix
#7: Dallas Dec 26 Dallas

However, if the Big 12 gets two teams into the CFP/New Years Six games then all bowls move down a notch. For example, the Alamo Bowl would then get the third selection instead of the second selection.

 

[Sigmapolis]

Here are the 2017-18 Bowls for the Big 12 (contracted with each bowl):
Listed by the committee's selection order.

#1: Automatic for the Big 12 Champ
#2: Alamo Dec 28th San Antonio
#3: Camping World Dec 28th Orlando
#4: Texas Dec 27 Houston
#5: Liberty Dec 30 Memphis
#6: Cactus Dec 26th Phoenix
#7: Dallas Dec 26 Dallas

However, if the Big 12 gets two teams into the CFP/New Years Six games then all bowls move down a notch. For example, the Alamo Bowl would then get the third selection instead of the second selection.

For selfish reasons, I would want the anything but the Liberty Bowl.

The rest I can make. I have a wedding in Duluth on Saturday the 30th, though.

 

[Rogue52]

They made that rule a few years ago I’m pretty sure that you can’t jump a team with 2 more wins. I remember when we did it to Mizzou in 2009.

I’m pretty sure the Big 12’s agreement with bowl partners still has no rules other than pecking order. A bowl is able to select from any bowl eligible team when their selection spot comes available.

 

[Messi]

Camping World Bowl, Orlando, Fla. (5:15 p.m., ESPN)
ACC vs. Big 12
Virginia Tech vs. Iowa State

 

[SCarolinaCy]

Both big, physical teams.

Have to figure these projections are based on ISU finishing 8-4 or better. 6-6, all bets are off.

 

[Lookoverhere]

My somewhat optimistic guess:

Oklahoma 12-1 = Rose Bowl (Playoffs)
Okie State 11-2 = Fiesta Bowl (New Year's Six)
TCU 10-2 = Cotton Bowl (New Year's SIx)
ISU 8-4 = San Antonio
West Virginia 7-5 = Memphis
Kansas State 6-6 = Orlando
Texas 6-6 = Houston

 

[jdcyclone19]

I am hoping for Memphis or a bowl in Texas, purely for selfish reasons. Memphis and the Texas bowls are a days drive vs 2 days driving or a flight. That is if we don't make a NY6, which would be great but doubtful unless we win the XII.

 

[ZB4CY]

Iowa State Bowl Projections as of this morning

Espn:
Bonagura: Iowa State vs. LSU in Texas Bowl December 27th in Houston
Hale: NC State vs. Iowa State in Camping World Bowl December 28th in Orlando

Sports Illustrated:
Camping World Bowl, Orlando, Fla. (5:15 p.m., ESPN)
Virginia Tech vs. Iowa State

Bleacher Report:
Camping World Bowl: North Carolina State vs. Iowa State

SB Nation:
Liberty Bowl - Memphis, TN (Dec 30) Missouri vs. Iowa State

CBS Sports:
Camping World Bowl Dec. 28 -- N.C. State vs. Iowa State

Sporting News:
Valero Alamo Bowl (Dec 28th) Iowa State vs. Stanford

 

[2forISU]

Would love to see ISU in Orlando vs NC State or Va Tech.

 

[NoCreativity]

A Liberty Bowl bid means we failed miserably the last 3 games. I think our sights should be a little higher than Memphis.

 

[ZB4CY]

I am hoping for Memphis or a bowl in Texas, purely for selfish reasons. Memphis and the Texas bowls are a days drive vs 2 days driving or a flight. That is if we don't make a NY6, which would be great but doubtful unless we win the XII.

I know Memphis isn't a great bowl game, BUT I am also selfish and this game is on a Saturday and falls align perfectly with my schedule and would allow me to take off Thurs/Fri and head down there.

 

[Mr Janny]

"Give me Liberty or give me Houston!"
-Patrick Henry on Iowa State's Bowl options

 

[cyclonepower]

Here is how I see our bowl forecast based on wins...You can correct me if you think I am wrong..

Lose out (6 wins): Cactus or Liberty with an outside shot at the Heart of Dallas Bowl (I think we will be a pretty favorable choice so I dont think we drop to Heart of Dallas

1 win left (7 wins) Liberty, Texas Bowl, with an outside shot at Camping World if we leapfrog a few teams

2 wins left (8 wins) Texas (if we got leapfrogged) Camping World, outside chance if things broke our way the Alamo

3 wins + loss in Big 12 title game Alamo ( dont think there would be any other choices)

Win Out Big 12 Champs- NY6 Bowl (Cotton, Fiesta, or Peach)