Northern Illinois might be in a BCS bowl..... Seriously

[KPENN]

Uhhhhh

Brad Edwards ‏@JBradEdwards
To clarify, I'm projecting Florida-Louisville in Sugar and FSU-Northern Illinois in Orange. Oklahoma to Cotton

Also need my title edited to add an N.

And spell seriously right for me. SMDH.

 

[mgriff]

Bahahahahaha FSU.

 

[ShawneeIrish]

I think Northern Illinois would make a better showing against FSU than Louisville would against Florida.

 

[RyCo1983]

NIU is my #2 team...I can't see them being in the top 16 though...I see them missing the cut by 1.

 

[dang227]

Strength of Schedule was 120. How do they belong?

 

[Grahambo]

I think Northern Illinois would make a better showing against FSU than Louisville would against Florida.

I would love to see Oregon and Florida go at it.

 

[EifertPower]

BCS picture is pretty clear. If Northern Illinois is in the Top 16 they get the berth...otherwise, Oklahoma will get it. I think Northern Illinois makes the Top 16 unfortunately.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

It's funny how Georgia-Oklahoma in the Cotton will be better than any of the BCS Bowl games besides Bama-ND.

 

[micks60]

NIU most likely will finish 17th. Thankfully

 

[RyCo1983]

NIU most likely will finish 17th. Thankfully

^ This is my thought also

 

[IrishLax]

NIU is teetering on the 16/17 line... all comes down to voters... is Harris poll out yet?

Frankly, the only team that "deserves" in is Oklahoma... 10-2 with their losses to the #1 and #5 team. You can't make a case for Clemson, Nebraska, or Oregon State being more "deserving" than NIU, IMHO.

 

[Yes]

And what if Boise finishes in the Top 16 and in front of NIU?

 

[Downinthebend]

And what if Boise finishes in the Top 16 and in front of NIU?

Same deal as NIU, but won't happen because they are too far back (imo)

 

[Whatever]

Go Huskies! (NIU alum). Although would build on this years ND storyline if both OU and Stanford makes and wins BCS bowls. Living in NC state territory happy we landed former NIU coach Dan Doren as well.

 

[Yes]

Same deal as NIU, but won't happen because they are too far back (imo)

15th in Coaches' Poll. NIU's 16th.

 

[TheChosen1]

Pete Thamel ‏@SIPeteThamel

BREAKING: Northern Illinois vs Florida State is official in the Orange Bowl, according to a source.

 

[BeauBenken]

Well never mind. Beat to it.

 

[Grahambo]

Pete Thamel ‏@SIPeteThamel

BREAKING: Northern Illinois vs Florida State is official in the Orange Bowl, according to a source.

Upsetting. So much for great games in the big bowl games.

 

[dang227]

What a joke.

 

[ChiRish]

I've watched several of NIU's games... they're going to compete. I'm not saying that they'll walk in and win the game, but I think we're acting a bit like those we hate on in the SEC by claiming they'll be demolished ahead of time.

 

[Grahambo]

I've watched several of NIU's games... they're going to compete. I'm not saying that they'll walk in and win the game, but I think we're acting a bit like those we hate on in the SEC by claiming they'll be demolished ahead of time.

120th SOS

I hope they compete.

 

[ChiRish]

Yeah, but their offense is great. Jordan Lynch is an outstanding player.

I do worry though, that it'll be a huge letdown for them because Doeren is gone, like it was for Cincy, or Hawaii maybe after their coaches left? I think it was Cincy who got demolished after BK left for here.

They're a good team. I'm happy for the kids, this is a chance of a lifetime. And remember everyone that hated on Boise sat and watched them shock OU.

I think we can all imagine a world where the wonderful student-athletes of Free Shoes University overlook the Huskies from DeKalb.

 

[General Colon Bowel]

I've watched several of NIU's games... they're going to compete. I'm not saying that they'll walk in and win the game, but I think we're acting a bit like those we hate on in the SEC by claiming they'll be demolished ahead of time.

Word. I've watched NIU play a few times this year as well. Their QB, Jordan Lynch, is a stud. Threw for 3000 yards 24 tds and 5 ints, while also leading the country in rushing.
It'll be interesting to watch a defense as good as Florida State's try to contain him. I'm honestly not too upset by this matchup. I'll be watching

 

[RyCo1983]

Word. I've watched NIU play a few times this year as well. Their QB, Jordan Lynch, is a stud. Threw for 3000 yards 24 tds and 5 ints, while also leading the country in rushing.
It'll be interesting to watch a defense as good as Florida State's try to contain him. I'm honestly not too upset by this matchup. I'll be watching

They're my #2 team, I don't miss them unless ND is on at the same time.

Lynch is pretty studly.

 

[dang227]

They lost to a very bad 4-8 Iowa team. Lets not forget that.

 

[ChiRish]

By 1. In the first game of the season. In a game that they controlled and should have won. They've dominated since then.

 

[CTIDANDREW]

It's funny how Georgia-Oklahoma in the Cotton will be better than any of the BCS Bowl games besides Bama-ND.

Oregon Vs KSU??

 

[zbikowski88]

MAC champ Northern Illinois to face Florida State in Orange Bowl - Pete Thamel - SI.com

 

[scUM Hater]

Love it. This is great for the MAC.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Love it. This is great for the MAC.

Damn it Kent State.... That close!!!