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BCS Bowl Capsules

Bowl Championship Series

Bowl Championship Series

BCS Bowl Capsules
BCS Title Game
The Site: Pasadena, Calif.
Jan. 7, 8 p.m., ABC
The Matchup: Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0)
The Buzz: Texas will be vying for its second national title in five seasons; Alabama is going for its first since 1992. The Crimson Tide hammered Florida in the SEC championship game, while the Longhorns barely squeezed past Nebraska in the Big 12 championship game. Texas’ defense, coordinated by former [db]Nick Saban[/db] assistant [db]Will Muschamp[/db], should hold up its end of the bargain. But will [db]Colt McCoy[/db] and Texas’ offense be able to move the ball on the Tide? Alabama’s defensive front isn’t as good as Nebraska’s, but the Tide’s back seven is better than Nebraska’s – and that has to worry Texas fans. Alabama will be trying to give the SEC its fourth consecutive national title and the league’s fifth this decade.
Quickie story line: Will Texas’ offense be able to move the ball at all against Alabama’s defense?

ROSE BOWL
The Site: Pasadena, Calif.
Jan. 1, 4:30 p.m., ABC
The Matchup: Ohio State (10-2) vs. Oregon (10-2)
The Buzz: The Buckeyes have struggled of late against non-conference opponents with speed, and Oregon certainly has some speed – especially on offense. QB [db]Jeremiah Masoli[/db] and RB [db]LaMichael James[/db] are the leaders of the Ducks’ spread attack. Ohio State, as usual, is built around its defense. The Buckeyes’ physical defensive line will provide a big test for Oregon’s offensive line. Ohio State has been effective running the ball, and Oregon isn’t particularly big along the defensive front. Ohio State QB [db]Terrelle Pryor[/db] – who considered signing with Oregon out of high school – still is a work in progress as a passer, so the aggressive Ducks will crowd the box in an attempt to stymie the Buckeyes’ rushing attack.
Quickie story line: Can Ohio State beat a noteworthy non-conference opponent?

SUGAR
The Site: New Orleans
Jan. 1, 8:30 p.m., Fox
The Matchup: Cincinnati (12-0) vs. Florida (12-1)
The Buzz: Florida was manhandled by Alabama in the SEC championship game, which ended the Gators’ hopes of repeating as national champs. You have to wonder about Florida’s mindset for this one. Coach [db]Urban Meyer[/db] even talked about that after the Alabama loss. This will be [db]Tim Tebow[/db]’s last college game, and you have to figure he will be ready. The Gators’ secondary better be ready, too, or Cincinnati QB [db]Tony Pike[/db] will pick them apart. Then again, Cincinnati’s mindset could be an issue, too, if coach [db]Brian Kelly[/db] leaves for Notre Dame. Cincy’s defense has struggled mightily in the past month, and you’d figure Florida should be able to run effectively on the Bearcats.
Quickie story line: Will either team be in the right frame of mind at kickoff?

FIESTA
The Site: Glendale, Ariz.
Jan. 4, 8 p.m., Fox
The Matchup: Boise State (13-0) vs. TCU (12-0)
The Buzz: This is a sort of “mid-major” Super Bowl. While this is an enticing matchup, you have to think each of these teams would’ve rather played a Big Six conference opponent. Boise State QB [db]Kellen Moore[/db] has been lights-out this season, but TCU has – by far – the best defense he will have seen this season. Boise will miss WR [db]Austin Pettis[/db], who suffered a season-ending injury last week. TCU has built its reputation on defense, and it’s stout again, led by E [db]Jerry Hughes[/db], LB [db]Daryl Washington[/db] and CB [db]Rafael Priest[/db]. But the Horned Frogs have become far more explosive on offense this season after an offseason shuffling of the coaching staff. Boise State has had some trouble with opponents who have lined up and run right at them – and TCU will do that. This is a rematch of last season’s Poinsettia Bowl, when two-loss TCU beat unbeaten Boise State by one.
Quickie story line: Can TCU’s stout defense slow down Boise State’s high-powered passing attack?

ORANGE
The Site: Miami
Jan. 5, 8 p.m., Fox
The Matchup: Georgia Tech (11-2) vs. Iowa (10-2)
The Buzz: This will be the most under-the-radar BCS matchup this season, but watching Iowa’s defense go against Tech’s prolific triple-option attack should be fun. Iowa is built around its defense, and coordinator [db]Norm Parker[/db] is a veteran who has seen it all. But it’s doubtful he has seen an option attack like Tech’s. Iowa could have starting QB [db]Ricky Stanzi[/db] back for this game, and that would provide a big boost for a mediocre Hawkeyes offense. Tech’s defense can be exploited, but Iowa’s offense doesn’t scare anyone.
Quickie story line: Can Iowa’s rugged defense slow Tech’s option attack?

BOWL SCHEDULE

NEW MEXICO BOWL
Fresno State vs. Wyoming
When: Dec. 19/4:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Albuquerque, N.M.

ST. PETERSBURG BOWL
Rutgers vs. UCF
When: Dec. 19/8 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: St. Petersburg, Fla.

NEW ORLEANS BOWL
Southern Miss vs. Middle Tennessee
When: Dec. 20/8:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: New Orleans

LAS VEGAS BOWL
BYU vs. Oregon State
When: Dec. 22/8 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Las Vegas

POINSETTIA BOWL
Utah vs. California
When: Dec. 23/8 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: San Diego

HAWAII BOWL
SMU vs. Nevada
When: Dec. 24/8 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Honolulu

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA BOWL
Marshall vs. Ohio University
When: Dec. 26, 1 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Detroit

MEINEKE CAR CARE
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
When: Dec. 26/4:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Charlotte

EMERALD BOWL
Boston College vs. USC
When: Dec. 26, 8 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: San Francisco

MUSIC CITY BOWL
Clemson vs. Kentucky
When: Dec. 27/8:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Nashville, Tenn.

INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Texas A&M vs. Georgia
When: Dec. 28/5 p.m.
TV: ESPN2
Where: Shreveport, La.

EAGLEBANK BOWL
Temple vs. UCLA or Army
Scenario: If Army beats Navy Dec. 12, Army plays Temple. If Army loses to Navy, UCLA plays Temple.
When: Dec. 29/4:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Washington, D.C.

CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL
Miami vs. Wisconsin
When: Dec. 29/8 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Orlando, Fla.

HUMANITARIAN BOWL
Idaho vs. Bowling Green
When: Dec. 30/4:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Boise, Idaho

HOLIDAY BOWL
Nebraska vs. Arizona
When: Dec. 30/8 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: San Diego

ARMED FORCES BOWL
Houston vs. Air Force
When: Dec. 31/noon
TV: ESPN
Where: Fort Worth, Texas

SUN BOWL
Oklahoma vs. Stanford
When: Dec. 31/2 p.m.
TV: CBS
Where: El Paso, Texas

TEXAS BOWL
Navy vs. Missouri
When: Dec. 31/3:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Houston

INSIGHT BOWL
Minnesota vs. Iowa State
When: Dec. 31/6 p.m.
TV: NFL Network
Where: Tempe, Ariz.

CHICK-FIL-A BOWL
Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee
When: Dec. 31/7:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Atlanta

OUTBACK BOWL
Northwestern vs. Auburn
When: Jan. 1/11 a.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Tampa, Fla.

CAPITAL ONE BOWL
Penn State vs. LSU
When: Jan. 1/1 p.m.
TV: ABC
Where: Orlando, Fla.

GATOR BOWL
Florida State vs. West Virginia
When: Jan. 1/1 p.m.
TV: CBS
Where: Jacksonville, Fla.

INTERNATIONAL BOWL
South Florida vs. Northern Illinois
When: Jan. 2/noon
TV: ESPN2
Where: Toronto

PAPAJOHNS.COM BOWL
Connecticut vs. South Carolina
When: Jan. 2/2 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Birmingham, Ala.

COTTON BOWL
Oklahoma State vs. Ole Miss
When: Jan. 2/2 p.m.
TV: Fox
Where: Dallas

LIBERTY BOWL
East Carolina vs. Arkansas
When: Jan. 2/5:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Memphis, Tenn.

ALAMO BOWL
Michigan State vs. Texas Tech
When: Jan. 2/9 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: San Antonio

GMAC BOWL
Troy vs. Central Michigan
When: Jan. 6/7 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Where: Mobile, Ala.

BCS MATCHUPS
ROSE BOWL
Ohio State vs. Oregon
When: Jan. 1, 4:30 p.m.
TV: ABC
Where: Pasadena, Calif.

SUGAR BOWL
Florida vs. Cincinnati
When: Jan. 1/8:30 p.m.
TV: Fox
Where: New Orleans

FIESTA BOWL
Boise State vs. TCU
When: Jan. 4/8 p.m.
TV: Fox
Where: Glendale, Ariz.

ORANGE BOWL
Iowa vs. Georgia Tech
When: Jan. 5/8 p.m.
TV: Fox
Where: Miami

BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Alabama vs. Texas
When: Jan. 7/8 p.m.
TV: ABC
Where: Pasadena, Calif.

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