Early AP 2015-16 bowl projections

[Locutus_of_Boar]

Hmmm, I can't see everyone abandoning Florida for a week in the sun on the sandy beaches of the Red River in Shreveport.  Though I do think 8+ wins will lock Arkansas in a match with one of the B1G teams.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bowl-projections-2015-16-postseason-225403222--ncaaf.html

Independence Bowl Miami vs. Florida
Texas Bowl Texas A&M vs. Texas
Birmingham Bowl Memphis vs. Mississippi State
Belk Bowl North Carolina State vs. Missouri
Music City Bowl Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee
Peach Bowl Alabama vs. Clemson
Outback Bowl Nebraska vs. Arkansas
Citrus Bowl Wisconsin vs. LSU
Sugar Bowl Georgia vs. TCU
TaxSlayer Bowl Iowa vs. South Carolina
Liberty Bowl Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss

College Football Playoff semifinal at Cotton Bowl Notre Dame vs. Auburn
College Football Playoff semifinal at Orange Bowl Ohio State vs. Baylor
College Football Championship Game Ohio State vs. Auburn

[Tejano Jawg]

Auburn? Really?

[Torqued pork]

Bama reduced to the Peach Bowl would make me smile.

[Mike_e]

Does anyone really think that pellini (sp) would want more of CBB?

[Hog N Bama]

Bama reduced to the Peach Bowl would make me smile.

And Ole Piss in the Liberty Bowl haha

[Hog N Bama]

Auburn? Really?

Yeah I really hope we nip that one at the bud in Fayetteville! WPS! :razorback: :razorback: :razorback:

[HoustonwehaveaProblem]

Does anyone really think that pellini (sp) would want more of CBB?

Wow!

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Does anyone really think that pellini (sp) would want more of CBB?

If he were still at Nebraska, I am sure he wouldn't relish the opportunity.

[hogcard1964]

Bama reduced to the Peach Bowl would make me smile.

Could happen this year.  I also believe we'll end up in a better bowl.

[gmarv]

                                                ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

something to think and smile about would be bammer and awburn fighting over who gets to go to the peach bowl.

[hogcard1964]

Hmmm, I can't see everyone abandoning Florida for a week in the sun on the sandy beaches of the Red River in Shreveport.  Though I do think 8+ wins will lock Arkansas in a match with one of the B1G teams.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bowl-projections-2015-16-postseason-225403222--ncaaf.html

Independence Bowl Miami vs. Florida
Texas Bowl Texas A&M vs. Texas
Birmingham Bowl Memphis vs. Mississippi State
Belk Bowl North Carolina State vs. Missouri
Music City Bowl Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee
Peach Bowl Alabama vs. Clemson
Outback Bowl Nebraska vs. Arkansas
Citrus Bowl Wisconsin vs. LSU
Sugar Bowl Georgia vs. TCU
TaxSlayer Bowl Iowa vs. South Carolina
Liberty Bowl Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss

College Football Playoff semifinal at Cotton Bowl Notre Dame vs. Auburn
College Football Playoff semifinal at Orange Bowl Ohio State vs. Baylor
College Football Championship Game Ohio State vs. Auburn

Looks to me like he has the pecking order in the SEC like this:

West
Auburn
LSU
Arkansas
Alabama
Ole Miss
Texas A & M
Miss St

East
Georgia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Missouri
Florida
Kentucky or Vandy

[navyhog24]

No way LSU finishes in the top half of the West with their lack of a QB. Losing Chavis and adding Orgeron doesn't help. Yes, Orgeron is a good recruiter, but they hired Kevin Steele to replace Chavis. That's a huge downgrade.

Also, Auburn is getting way too much love/hype. Will Muschamp isn't going to improve them that drastically from a 7-5 team with the defensive losses they had.

This is the Hogs' best chance to do something with what we have returning returning and the uncertainty with the other teams in the division. Bama, LSU, and Ole Miss will be having new QB's. Auburn is typically overrated. Teams have figured out Kevin Sumlin by now.

[hogcard1964]

No way LSU finishes in the top half of the West with their lack of a QB. Losing Chavis and adding Orgeron doesn't help. Yes, Orgeron is a good recruiter, but they hired Kevin Steele to replace Chavis. That's a huge downgrade.

Also, Auburn is getting way too much love/hype. Will Muschamp isn't going to improve them that drastically from a 7-5 team with the defensive losses they had.

This is the Hogs' best chance to do with what we have returning returning and the uncertainty with the other teams in the division. Bama, LSU, and Ole Miss will be having new QB's. Auburn is typically overrated. Teams have figured out Kevin Sumlin by now.

I agree.  I also don't understand all the love for Auburn.  I think we could really thump them this year.

[EastexHawg]

No way LSU finishes in the top half of the West with their lack of a QB.

Haven't they accomplished everything they have for the last 6-7 years without a QB?  Miles is to QB selection and development what a Rhode Island Red rooster is to brain surgery.

[Paul]

If we're in the mix for a Florida bowl vs a BIG team, it'll likely be vs Wiskey.  No way they could resist a Bielema/Alvarez cage match!

[go hogues]

Looks to me like he has the pecking order in the SEC like this:

WEST
Auburn
Alabama
Arkansas
State
LSU
Texas A & M
Ole Piss

My prediction

[trashcan maN]

Looks to me like he has the pecking order in the SEC like this:

West
Auburn
LSU
Arkansas
Alabama
Ole Miss
Texas A & M
Miss St

East
Georgia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Missouri
Florida
Kentucky or Vandy

The Peach Bowl is in the Playoff rotation. It's a better bowl than the Citrus. Bama would be #2 in the West if the bowls fell this way

[Porcius Magnus]

If he were still at Nebraska, I am sure he wouldn't relish the opportunity.

Mike Riley is Nebraska's Head Coach.  Bo Pelini is at Youngstown State.

[Boarmonger]

If we're in the mix for a Florida bowl vs a BIG team, it'll likely be vs Wiskey.  No way they could resist a Bielema/Alvarez cage match!

Literally.  Alveraz might lose another coach be forced to take the field again.  What a scene!

[Hogarusa]

Does anyone really think that pellini (sp) would want more of CBB?

Way to keep up

[jry04]

Auburn? Really?

They are loaded, and got Muschamp as their DC. Pretty solid pick, to be honest. Their backup QB is probably better than Marshall, and they only lost a few key players, but have had a top 10 class since Gus took the job.

[Inhogswetrust]

Literally.  Alveraz might lose another coach be forced to take the field again.  What a scene!

Think about this...............Bo gets fired at Nebraska and they hire Mike Riley from Oregon State, THEN Gary Andersen leaves Wisconsin FOR Oregon State. Uncanny.

[bigbadhog]

Does anyone really think that pellini (sp) would want more of CBB?

Fired...

[go hogues]

Think about this...............Bo gets fired at Nebraska and they hire Mike Riley from Oregon State, THEN Gary Andersen leaves Wisconsin FOR Oregon State. Uncanny.

No way. Would never happen...

[bigdaddyhawg]

They are loaded, and got Muschamp as their DC. Pretty solid pick, to be honest. Their backup QB is probably better than Marshall, and they only lost a few key players, but have had a top 10 class since Gus took the job.

They were 7-5 with more talent last year. 

And Muschamp will do a great job as a junior high male cheerleader, but beyond that, not so much.

[PorkSoda]

16-0 next year is my prediction

[LRRandy]

16-0 next year is my prediction

youll be replacing a three year starter at  Qb.

[MuskogeeHogFan]

Mike Riley is Nebraska's Head Coach.  Bo Pelini is at Youngstown State.

Yeah, I know. That's why I said that.

[thefisher]

Good matchup.  One I think the Hogs would do well in.

[HoopS]

Does anyone really think that pellini (sp) would want more of CBB?

I don't know. Youngstown St is in a good position to go to a major bowl and they seem to want a piece of us from the comments in that article. Some believe they are primed for the playoffs this season. Bo saw a chance to go to a major player and jumped at it. Kudos to him.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Citrus Bowl vs Wisconson, Michigan, or Penn State would be great.

Would also enhance Florida recruiting that Nutt never could capitalize on.

[hogcard1964]

The Peach Bowl is in the Playoff rotation. It's a better bowl than the Citrus. Bama would be #2 in the West if the bowls fell this way

Oh, you're correct sorry.

[hogcard1964]

The Peach Bowl is in the Playoff rotation. It's a better bowl than the Citrus. Bama would be #2 in the West if the bowls fell this way

So they have it as...

West
Auburn
Bama
LSU
Arkansas?

[GoHogs1091]

Alabama better hope that matchup with Clemson doesn't happen.  We are talking about a top 3 in the nation QB with a WR corps that will be the best WR corps in all of college football (one 5 Star ranked WR in addition to two other WRs who probably should have been 5 Star ranked).

Saban and Smart had trouble with Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel, and Deshaun Watson is a lot better passer than either Newton or Manziel.  Also, Watson is as good of a runner as Manziel.