WVU Bowl Projections: A Matchup with a Group of Five Opponent is Possible

A look at where the Mountaineers could go bowling later this month.

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At this point in time, not many West Virginia fans care about where the Mountaineers will be going bowling since all of the focus is on the future of the program with the head coaching search. However, there are still a few out there who do care and may even be looking into traveling for the bowl because it's a family tradition of theirs.

Following last week's 52-15 loss to Texas Tech, the Mountaineers aren't going to be really high on the list for many bowls. However, they are all well aware of the strength of the fan base, and even in a disappointing year, they may be willing to roll the dice, knowing fans could still travel to support the Old Gold and Blue.

This week's bowl projections:

Action Network: Birmingham Bowl vs. Arkansas

Athlon Sports: Independence Bowl vs. Army

CBS Sports: Birmingham Bowl vs. Arkansas

College Football Network: SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs. Boston College

College Football News: SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs. Sam Houston

ESPN (Kyle Bonagura): Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl vs. Louisiana

ESPN (Mark Schlabach): Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl vs. Louisiana

Sporting News: Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl vs. Virginia Tech

West Virginia On SI: Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl vs. East Carolina

Big 12 Conference Bowl Tie-Ins (by selection)

1. Valero Alamo Bowl vs Pac-12, Saturday, Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. EST, ABC

2. Pop-Tarts Bowl vs ACC/ND, Saturday, Dec. 28, 3:30 p.m. EST, ABC

3. TaxAct Texas Bowl vs SEC, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 3:30 p.m. EST, ESPN

4. AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs SEC, Friday, Dec. 27, 7:00 p.m. EST, ESPN

5. Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs Big Ten, Thursday, Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m. EST, ESPN

6. Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl vs. Pac 12, Saturday, Dec. 28, 9:15 p.m. EST, ESPN

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