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Current prediction: Florida State Seminoles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Next up for Florida State's spot (ACC): Clemson, Miami
Next up for Notre Dame's spot (at-large): Wisconsin, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State
The ACC champion goes to the Orange if its not playing in the BCS title game, so we put Florida State in that position for now. If the Seminoles end up in Pasadena, however, the most likely scenario is for Clemson to be picked by the Orange as a replacement. Miami is also alive, as the Hurricanes are not only the favorite to win the Coastal Division and have a chance to win the ACC title on the field in December, but there's also a chance UM could be picked if it finishes with just a pair of losses to FSU, and Clemson takes a second loss. Keep in mind, this bowl game is in Miami.
After the top two teams are assigned to the BCS title game, and the bowls that are contracted to have the champions from those conferences have made their replacement picks, the first at-large selection goes to the Orange Bowl. And even though most fans hate to hear this, Notre Dame is relatively certain to be the first pick if the Irish are eligible (top 14 in the final BCS Standings). More than likely, ND will have to win out, including a victory at Stanford, to get that high.
Assuming that doesn't happen, the Orange will probably turn to the Big Ten. If Wisconsin finishes 10-2 on a seven-game winning streak, the Badgers are an attractive option. If Wisconsin stumbles, Michigan State could be next in line if the Spartans don't lose again until the Big Ten championship game. Of course, if MSU were to win the Big Ten title and hand Ohio State its first loss of the season, that might send the Buckeyes to the front of this Big Ten line. And if none of those things happens, the Orange could go west and take Oklahoma or Oklahoma State if either team finishes 10-2 but is not the Big 12 champ.
Current prediction: Florida State Seminoles vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Next up for Florida State's spot (ACC): Clemson, Miami
Next up for Notre Dame's spot (at-large): Wisconsin, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State
The ACC champion goes to the Orange if its not playing in the BCS title game, so we put Florida State in that position for now. If the Seminoles end up in Pasadena, however, the most likely scenario is for Clemson to be picked by the Orange as a replacement. Miami is also alive, as the Hurricanes are not only the favorite to win the Coastal Division and have a chance to win the ACC title on the field in December, but there's also a chance UM could be picked if it finishes with just a pair of losses to FSU, and Clemson takes a second loss. Keep in mind, this bowl game is in Miami.
After the top two teams are assigned to the BCS title game, and the bowls that are contracted to have the champions from those conferences have made their replacement picks, the first at-large selection goes to the Orange Bowl. And even though most fans hate to hear this, Notre Dame is relatively certain to be the first pick if the Irish are eligible (top 14 in the final BCS Standings). More than likely, ND will have to win out, including a victory at Stanford, to get that high.
Assuming that doesn't happen, the Orange will probably turn to the Big Ten. If Wisconsin finishes 10-2 on a seven-game winning streak, the Badgers are an attractive option. If Wisconsin stumbles, Michigan State could be next in line if the Spartans don't lose again until the Big Ten championship game. Of course, if MSU were to win the Big Ten title and hand Ohio State its first loss of the season, that might send the Buckeyes to the front of this Big Ten line. And if none of those things happens, the Orange could go west and take Oklahoma or Oklahoma State if either team finishes 10-2 but is not the Big 12 champ.
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