We have no idea who we will play at this time, but it is interesting to speculate. I'm hoping we go 11-3, and we make it very desirable for another bowl to beg for us in a mediocre bowl season. On the other hand, we will most likely go with our agreed upon bowl games. So with that being said, here's what it's looking like late on a Saturday evening...
Bowl 2016 Boca Raton vs. American Conference - I'm guessing possibly Temple. Bahamas vs. MAC - I'm guessing possibly Eastern or Central Michigan. Heart of Dallas vs. Big 10 - It looks like possibly Indiana, Northwestern, or Maryland. New Orleans vs. SBC - I'm guessing either App State or Ark State. New Mexico vs. MWC - I'm guessing New Mexico or Wyoming. Hawaii vs. MWC - I'm guessing Air Force or Colorado State. Independence vs. SEC/ACC - I'm looks like possibly for the ACC: Wake Forest, NC State, Boston College
and for the SEC: Kentucky, South Carolina, Ole Miss, and possibly Vanderbilt.
I think this year looks a little different than last year. As I mentioned, I would like to be 11-3 with other bowls begging us to come play. If we stick to the agreements, it looks like Indy and Heart of Dallas give us the best opponents. Otherwise - I'd go west. Given the possibilities - what matchup would make you the most excited? I would have to go with an Indy Bowl against Boston College or Ole Miss and/or Heart of Dallas match-up with Northwestern. Although a matchup against Vandy seems like a fun matchup.
Week off talk. Whatcha got?