NY6 Bowl Opportunity

Hey All,

Been seeing some disappointing prognostications regarding our bowl fate now that we have been mathematically eliminated from title contention, and the Rose Bowl seems a long shot. But it seems that our chances for a NY6 Bowl Game are being overlooked.

I think the case for a Top 10, 10-2 Michigan team with two top 7 wins, another top 25 win, and two more top~35 wins (assuming we win out) would be very strong for a NY6 Bowl. I’d venture to say that it would be criminal to leave Michigan out of such a game.

But there are a number of teams like Minnesota, PSU, and Wisconsin who will make a similar case. However, none of those mentioned will have a case (especially if 1 loss OSU wins the conference and makes the playoffs) or resume as strong as Michigan’s, not to mention brand power.

IF Michigan wins out, I don’t think you can deny them a NY6 bowl game, mostly based on the fact that that would confirm the team is one of the hottest in the sport at that time.

How does the Board feel about this? Is there precedent for a conference having 2-3 at large bids, or seeing a team ranked 3rd in its division get an at large?

A team with Michigan’s presumed resume just doesn’t match up with the outback bowl.

What are our chances?