First choice for Bowl game opponent

[JTApps1]

They will not pass on App in New Orleans

I think they will send Troy or Arkansas State to New Orleans because of geography. I think we end up in Mobile against the MAC Champ. Unfortunately, it looks like W Michigan will be playing on New Year's, so it could possibly be against the MAC East Champ, currently the...

OHIO BOBCATS.

New Orleans will take whoever sales the most tickets. In most years that means UL or Arkansas State since they are closest in proximity. They may take Troy over Ark. State, but we will certainly be their #3 choice at best.

[appbanker]

I would love to go to NO. And it has gotten easier to travel there. Allegiant Air, who flies out of Concord, NC has recently added flights to NO. Round trip tickets run about $100 per person.

[EastHallApp]

If Western Michigan wins out they're probably playing in the NY6.

[SpeedkingATL]

New Orleans, Orlando or Mobile please. SoMiss would be nice.

[9Steelman]

Any bowl except Dec 23 Dollar General in Mobile. That in my opinion would be the lowest attended game by APP fans including me!

[bigdaddyg]

I've always thought that games in the Superdome look terrible on TV. Seems like it would be odd playing in a 76k seat dome with 25,000 people in attendance.

[Boone Goon]

Lots of season left, it takes one VMI game to screw everything up, but just for fun, here are the projections from several news outlets:

CBS sports: dollar general vs W Michigan Yes please.

SB Nation: Camelia vs Central Michigan Eh.

ESPN: Camelia vs Central Michigan or New Orleans Bowl vs Southern Miss Yes please.

SI: New Orleans vs Middle Tenn State Eh.

Bleacher Report: New Orleans vs Southern Miss Yes please.

College football news: Arizona Bowl vs Air Force Not happening.

sporting news: St. Petersburg vs Temple Highly unlikely, but yes please.

Campus insiders: Camelia vs Akron Please NO. Hate rematches (except Furman 05).

Why isn't the Arizona Bowl an option? I think it would be great to play a service academy and a December 30th game is way better than the opening weekend of Bowl season.

[MAD Doctor]

if we win the conference outright and end up in Montgomery again against Ohio again, that would be rather discouraging. Is that really as good as it gets?

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

Boise State is only one spot away from Western Michigan. I wouldn't completely say the chances of Boise passing them are gong. I'm sure those in charge of the rankings would rather have Boise in the NY6 game (Assuming both teams win out).

I'm all for playing a conference champion. Not the most appealing name or location, but I THINK the only way that possibly happens is if we play in Mobile. As a fan looking to also enjoy night life, New Orleans sounds the most appealing.

[asucrutch23]

Lots of season left, it takes one VMI game to screw everything up, but just for fun, here are the projections from several news outlets:

CBS sports: dollar general vs W Michigan Yes please.

SB Nation: Camelia vs Central Michigan Eh.

ESPN: Camelia vs Central Michigan or New Orleans Bowl vs Southern Miss Yes please.

SI: New Orleans vs Middle Tenn State Eh.

Bleacher Report: New Orleans vs Southern Miss Yes please.

College football news: Arizona Bowl vs Air Force Not happening.

sporting news: St. Petersburg vs Temple Highly unlikely, but yes please.

Campus insiders: Camelia vs Akron Please NO. Hate rematches (except Furman 05).

Why isn't the Arizona Bowl an option? I think it would be great to play a service academy and a December 30th game is way better than the opening weekend of Bowl season.

It gets the 5th choice of Sun Belt teams. We will be chosen by one of the 1st 4. It is obviously not a geographic fit for us, either.

We don't want that bowl. The only TV coverage is ASN (syndicated on some Sinclair stations) and online on campusinsiders.com.

[asucrutch23]

Boise State is only one spot away from Western Michigan. I wouldn't completely say the chances of Boise passing them are gong. I'm sure those in charge of the rankings would rather have Boise in the NY6 game (Assuming both teams win out).

I'm all for playing a conference champion. Not the most appealing name or location, but I THINK the only way that possibly happens is if we play in Mobile. As a fan looking to also enjoy night life, New Orleans sounds the most appealing.

Boise State must rely on Wyoming to lose 2 conference games to even get to their conference championship game. Remember, only conference champions are eligible for the G5 spot in the NY6.

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

if we win the conference outright and end up in Montgomery again against Ohio again, that would be rather discouraging. Is that really as good as it gets?

Wouldnt say that's as good as it gets, however this writing was on the wall as a possibility, when the decision to move up was in heated discussion. Not trying to bring that argument up again, but it should be noted that due to the lack of bowl tie ins the likelihood of this happening is greater.

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

Boise State is only one spot away from Western Michigan. I wouldn't completely say the chances of Boise passing them are gong. I'm sure those in charge of the rankings would rather have Boise in the NY6 game (Assuming both teams win out).

I'm all for playing a conference champion. Not the most appealing name or location, but I THINK the only way that possibly happens is if we play in Mobile. As a fan looking to also enjoy night life, New Orleans sounds the most appealing.

Boise State must rely on Wyoming to lose 2 conference games to even get to their conference championship game. Remember, only conference champions are eligible for the G5 spot in the NY6.

Didn't realize the part about needing to win the conference. Think an American Athletic school could get back in the rankings?

[WVAPPeer]

We have 2 options each year with bowls - go 12-0 and hope to get in the NY6 or go 11-1....6-6 and go to a SunBelt tie in bowl ---

[asucrutch23]

Boise State is only one spot away from Western Michigan. I wouldn't completely say the chances of Boise passing them are gong. I'm sure those in charge of the rankings would rather have Boise in the NY6 game (Assuming both teams win out).

I'm all for playing a conference champion. Not the most appealing name or location, but I THINK the only way that possibly happens is if we play in Mobile. As a fan looking to also enjoy night life, New Orleans sounds the most appealing.

Boise State must rely on Wyoming to lose 2 conference games to even get to their conference championship game. Remember, only conference champions are eligible for the G5 spot in the NY6.

Didn't realize the part about needing to win the conference. Think an American Athletic school could get back in the rankings?

Absolutely they could. I could see the committee rewarding the AAC (as a much better league) by ranking an 11-2 USF or Navy or even a 10-3 Temple. These teams would have gone through the gauntlet and come out with some nice wins to achieve that record. Houston is not completely out of the race either, since they could win a 3 way tiebreaker in the AAC West.

[/\PP ST/\TE GRAD 09]

Boise State is only one spot away from Western Michigan. I wouldn't completely say the chances of Boise passing them are gong. I'm sure those in charge of the rankings would rather have Boise in the NY6 game (Assuming both teams win out).

I'm all for playing a conference champion. Not the most appealing name or location, but I THINK the only way that possibly happens is if we play in Mobile. As a fan looking to also enjoy night life, New Orleans sounds the most appealing.

Boise State must rely on Wyoming to lose 2 conference games to even get to their conference championship game. Remember, only conference champions are eligible for the G5 spot in the NY6.

Didn't realize the part about needing to win the conference. Think an American Athletic school could get back in the rankings?

Absolutely they could. I could see the committee rewarding the AAC (as a much better league) by ranking an 11-2 USF or Navy or even a 10-3 Temple. These teams would have gone through the gauntlet and come out with some nice wins to achieve that record. Houston is not completely out of the race either, since they could win a 3 way tiebreaker in the AAC West.

Yea. If a three way tie I assume they'd go by highest ranked. Houston if wins out would have to jump big time with wins over Oklahoma and Louisville

[YesAppCan]

Western Michigan... I think Boise takes the access bowl due to reputation...

[EastHallApp]

Are there scenarios in which a 13-0 WMU gets shunned by the CFP? Sure. Their initial ranking certainly isn't the most favorable. But I still say the most likely outcome if they win out is that they get the NY6 bid.

[asucrutch23]

Western Michigan... I think Boise takes the access bowl due to reputation...

Boise may indeed go, but not without some luck. As I mentioned above, don't forget they are having to rely on Wyoming losing 2 of their last 4 conference games to even get to their conference championship game. Wyoming has the lead in that division and the head-to-head win.

[asucrutch23]

Boise State is only one spot away from Western Michigan. I wouldn't completely say the chances of Boise passing them are gong. I'm sure those in charge of the rankings would rather have Boise in the NY6 game (Assuming both teams win out).

I'm all for playing a conference champion. Not the most appealing name or location, but I THINK the only way that possibly happens is if we play in Mobile. As a fan looking to also enjoy night life, New Orleans sounds the most appealing.

Boise State must rely on Wyoming to lose 2 conference games to even get to their conference championship game. Remember, only conference champions are eligible for the G5 spot in the NY6.

Didn't realize the part about needing to win the conference. Think an American Athletic school could get back in the rankings?

Absolutely they could. I could see the committee rewarding the AAC (as a much better league) by ranking an 11-2 USF or Navy or even a 10-3 Temple. These teams would have gone through the gauntlet and come out with some nice wins to achieve that record. Houston is not completely out of the race either, since they could win a 3 way tiebreaker in the AAC West.

Yea. If a three way tie I assume they'd go by highest ranked. Houston if wins out would have to jump big time with wins over Oklahoma and Louisville

Exactly. Who do you take (if Houston gets lucky and gets in the AAC CG), an 11-2 Houston with losses to Navy and SMU, but wins over Oklahoma and Louisville. Or a 13-0 WMU with wins over Northwestern and Illinois? It's going to be interesting. With the exception of Houston or Boise getting lucky and winning their conference, I think a 13-0 WMU is a lock.