OT: Bowl games - which B1G game(s) are you planning to watch?
The college bowl season kicks off later this week - on Friday at 11:30 am EDT - with a matchup between Miami of Ohio and UAB in the Home Town Lenders Bahama Bowl.
Nine (9) B1G teams are going bowling this season. Besides Michigan vs TCU on December 31st, which are the games you're looking forward to, or will plan to watch? Here's the entire bowl schedule for the conference.
Wisconsin vs Oklahoma State - December 27th
Minnesota vs Syracuse - December 29th
Maryland vs NC State - December 30th
Iowa vs Kentucky - December 31st - preceding the Fiesta Bowl
Michigan vs TCU - December 31st
Ohio State vs Georgia - December 31st
Illinois vs MSU (Mississippi State) - January 2nd
Purdue vs LSU - January 2nd
Penn State vs Utah - January 2nd
And - two other games of interest for me are:
Tennessee vs Clemson - December 30th
Alabama vs Kansas State - December 31st
December 14th, 2022 at 11:07 AM ^
Obviously Michigan Vs TCU and probably Ohio vs Georgia
Really I am not interested in any of the other Big 10 games. Non championship bowl games are losing their luster fast.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:25 PM ^
Watching the OSU/Georgia will depend on the 4:00 game results
December 14th, 2022 at 12:36 PM ^
I can always take pleasure in watching OSU lose.
December 14th, 2022 at 11:11 AM ^
Utah feels like a very bad matchup for Penn State
December 14th, 2022 at 2:25 PM ^
I don't know. I'm looking at F+ rankings, which combine FEI and SP+. I'm amazed at how bad the best PAC 12 teams are on defense. Utah's opponents may be a big part of the reason that Utah's offense looks pretty good.
Oregon (57th in defense F+), Oregon St. (19th) USC (83rd), Washington St. (26th), UCLA (82nd), Florida (an early season Utah loss, 67th). Against Oregon St. and Washington St. (the two best defenses Utah faced), Utah put up 361 yards and 344 yards, respectively. They seem to have won those games by winning the turnover battle. Oregon St. outgained Utah by about 60 yards.
Penn St. is 7th in F+ defense.
I wouldn't expect either offense to do too much in this game. I don't think either team's offense will put fear into their opponent.
December 14th, 2022 at 11:12 AM ^
when does Staee play?
December 14th, 2022 at 11:34 AM ^
9/2/23 vs CMU
Fire up Chips 🏈💪
December 14th, 2022 at 12:34 PM ^
I still remember when the Chips beat MSU in back-to-back years in '91 & '92. It was glorious!
December 14th, 2022 at 11:42 AM ^
The Michigan State Spartans take on the Big House Fighting Tunnels next Tuesday morning at 1:30 am. Catch it on your local public access cable channel.
December 14th, 2022 at 11:17 AM ^
Yes. I pull for the conference to lessen ongoing SEC bias.
December 14th, 2022 at 4:36 PM ^
I will do the same and cheer for the BIG other than OSU. I hope they get stomped. Still love watching bowl games and usually will at least turn most on for a little bit it I’m feee
December 14th, 2022 at 11:17 AM ^
Other than the Michigan game the two games I'm most interested in watching are:
1. OSU/Georgia - Sorry Buckeyes, not going to root for the B1G in this one. Hope your sorry asses get rolled.
2. MSU/? - One thing I love about bowl season is rooting hard for Sparty to lose and lose big on the national stage. Nothing funnier than the rest of the world getting to witness a "Sparty no" moment.
Who are they playing anyways? I dont see their game listed.
December 14th, 2022 at 11:38 AM ^
UGH
I actually did a WTF double take and went back looking for Sparty.
Although not listed here I hate watch ND with a passion. If it is close or they are losing I watch with all the joy of Emperor Palpatine.
As for the rest of the B1G I try and soak in everything my schedule allows thinking of Coach Mike Leach and others who leave so suddenly not knowing when your last season of college football might be.
December 14th, 2022 at 11:22 AM ^
Will probably have them all on as background at some time or another but will only actively watch Minnesota.
And of course UGA-Ohio State. Can't lose with that one, either there will be Buckeye tears or the SEC stans will take one on the chin. Plus it's NYE, what else could possibly be happening?
December 14th, 2022 at 11:26 AM ^
I'll watch all, because I love college football. I'm sad it's almost over 😞
December 14th, 2022 at 11:41 AM ^
If you are a fan of punting, the Iowa/Kentucky game is a must watch.
December 14th, 2022 at 11:55 AM ^
back in my day there was one damn day, Jan 1, where you would sit and watch football. and it was good and I liked it. i hate this spread out crap.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:04 PM ^
Strongly disagree: spreading out the bowl games is excellent. Now, we still have one outstanding day of solid bowl games (Jan 1, or nearest day allowed - screw the NFL, btw), but ww also have 12+ days of college football still to enjoy.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:07 PM ^
Same. Also, there are NO games scheduled on the 1st at all. I don't care if it's a Sunday, what am I supposed to do with myself all day without college football? Watch the NFL millionaires playing for billionaires? Interact with the wife and kids?
I guess it's day drinking and naps then.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:12 PM ^
Multiple NHL games. Great hangover activity.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:18 PM ^
I am off your lawn. I’ll just keep walking in the opposite direction.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:02 PM ^
Plan to watch every one... yet I cannot seem to find the info for the MSU bowl game. Very strange.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:43 PM ^
crg, MSU plays Illinois on January 2nd. Oh, my mistake - you were probably looking for Michigan State, not Mississippi State. My apologies. Enjoy the games…
December 14th, 2022 at 12:05 PM ^
You spelled "exhibition games" incorrectly.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:26 PM ^
Obviously I’m watching UM play and would love to see how much UGA destroys OSU by. I’m not super interested in anything else in December, but all three Jan 2nd bowls are very interesting in their own way.
Rose Bowl matchup is just really strong and should be a great game. Citrus bowl looks to be interesting with Purdue’s coaching change. Would love to see purple face lose again. Illinois’ game will be very sad and strange now with the passing of Coach Leach. Almost feel bad for the Illini here as they’ve had a great season by Illinois standards and all of that is going to be overshadowed by their opponent. Rightfully so, but they deserve a lot of recognition for the turnaround they’ve had this year. Will be an emotional game.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:53 PM ^
I am a bowl game sicko. Give me that Bahama bowl. Give me that famous Idaho potato bowl. Give me the bowl game in freaking Boston in when it's wicked cold outside.
I don't care, it's 90% awful football, but I love it all and I can't get enough.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:54 PM ^
I'm excited to watch EMU play San Jose state on December 20th in the Idaho potato bowl! Really easy to root for Coach Creighton and the Eagles!
December 14th, 2022 at 2:03 PM ^
Not only that, Smurf Turf! I understand lots of people don't like it and that's fine, but I find it amusing. I like EMU's gray turf, too.
December 14th, 2022 at 12:55 PM ^
All of them
December 14th, 2022 at 1:09 PM ^
I was really interested in the Illinois vs. MissSt game, but now just a heavy heart.
I have a weird interest in the Syracuse - Minnesota game because I was a big Dino Babers fan when he first got the job, and I think Minnesota is a great "measuring stick" team in general.
I think Penn St v. Utah will be the best game overall from a competitiveness standpoint. Purdue v LSU will be a bloodbath.
Iowa and Kentucky will be one of the most boring games on the slate. Game might be over in 90 minutes with all the running and punting.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:10 PM ^
Besides OSU-Georgia I'll probably watch the Duke's Mayo Bowl. My wife went to Maryland, and also I like mayo.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:16 PM ^
Its funny but ive been saying all year that the ACC ranked teams (minus Clemson) have been no better than the best of the big ten west. I love that they get to prove it on the field.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:20 PM ^
All of em. Doing my usual bowl mania I'm looking for a site that has data on players preparing for the pros and will not suit up, injury reports as well. Any help here would be appreciated. With all the garbage bowls this year is worse than last w what 500+ portals.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:23 PM ^
I am off work from Dec 16 - January 3rd
erego, i plan on watching every bowl game.
December 14th, 2022 at 1:27 PM ^
ReliaQuest for sure. As a de facto CFB memorial and public sendoff to Mike Leach, that game is going to be lit.