Updated Bowl Projections for BYU After the Win Over Texas Tech
BYU is 5-2 and coming a win over Texas Tech. After the win over the Red Raiders, BYU's chances of finishing with six or more wins improved to 74% according to ESPN FPI. One of the best perks of being a member of the Big 12 is the bowl tie-ins. Gone are the days of BYU knowing its bowl destination before the season kicks off. Today, we'll recap the latest bowl projections for BYU.
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ESPN Bowl Projections
Kyle Bonagura
Bowl: Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Opponent: Nebraska
A rematch of BYU's Hail Mary win over Nebraska? You bet. This would be a really fun matchup for BYU fans living in Arizona. This bowl game is played in Phoenix.
Mark Schlabach
Bowl: Armed Forces Bowl
Opponent: James Madison
Words can't describe how frustrated BYU fans would feel if the Cougars ended up in the Armed Forces Bowl against James Madison. This is a carbon copy of the bowl games BYU played during independence.
Action Network
Brett McMurphy
Bowl: Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Opponent: Nebraska
Another Guaranteed Rate Bowl projection against Nebraska.
CBS Sports
Jerry Palm
Bowl: Armed Forces Bowl
Opponent: Boise State
Jerry Palm has projected BYU to go to the Armed Forces Bowl multiple times this season. On the bright side, this game would renew BYU's rivalry with Boise State.
Action Network
Brett McMurphy
Bowl: Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Opponent: Nebraska
Another Guaranteed Rate Bowl projection against Nebraska.
College Football Network
Oliver Hodgkinson
Bowl: Liberty Bowl
Opponent: Texas A&M
This would be a challenging game for BYU but a very fun game for BYU fans.
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