Big Ten Football and College Football Playoff bowl projections, Week 1

We project where the Big Ten teams might be headed in the postseason, and what the CFP might look like.

The Early Bowls

Redbox Bowl (still waiting on status)

Levi’s Stadium | Santa Clara, CA
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. Pac-12
Bowl Projection: Maryland vs. Stanford

Quick Lane Bowl

Monday, Dec. 27
ESPN | 11:00 a.m EST
Ford Field | Detroit, MI
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. MAC
Bowl Projection: Rutgers vs. Western Michigan

Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Tuesday, Dec. 28
FOX | 10:15 p.m. EST
Chase Field | Phoenix, AZ
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. Big 12
Projection: Michigan State vs. Texas Tech

New Era Pinstripe Bowl

Wednesday, Dec. 29
ESPN | 2:15 p.m. EST
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. ACC
Bowl Projection: Minnesota vs. Boston College

TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Thursday, Dec. 30
ESPN | 3:00 p.m. EST
Nissan Stadium | Nashville, Tennessee
Bowl Tie-Ins | Big Ten vs. SEC
Bowl Projection: Indiana vs. Tennessee

SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl

Thursday, Dec. 30
ESPN | 10:30 pm
Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, NV
Bowl Tie-Ins: Big Ten vs. Pac-12
Bowl Projection: Michigan vs. Utah

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