Big Ten bowl projections

Here's a look at how the Big Ten bowl picture might look:

BCS CHAMPIONSHIP (Jan. 6, Pasadena, Calif.)

• Ohio State vs. Florida State: Buckeyes benefit greatly from Auburn's miracle victory but now need to beat Michigan State.

ROSE (Jan. 1, Pasadena, Calif.)

• Michigan State vs. Stanford: Like Buckeyes, Spartans are big winners in Alabama-Auburn aftermath.

CAPITAL ONE (Jan. 1, Orlando)

• Wisconsin vs. Missouri: With loss to Penn State, Badgers blew their chance at a BCS bowl and will settle for Orlando.

• Iowa vs. South Carolina: The Hawkeyes' rout of Nebraska likely earns them this spot.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS (Dec. 28, Tempe, Ariz.)

• Nebraska vs. Oklahoma: A matchup from the Big Eight's glory days wouldn't be a bad consolation prize for the Huskers.

GATOR (Jan. 1, Jacksonville)

• Michigan vs. Georgia: The Wolverines' near miss against Ohio State likely is enough for the Gator Bowl poobahs to pass on the Gophers.

• Gophers vs. Kansas State: The opponent could be Texas Tech, but would the Big 12 try to avoid a rematch from last year?