Projecting Indiana Bowl Game Destinations
Indiana earned bowl eligibility this season for the first time since 2016 and will be searching for its first win in a bowl game since 1991. As the season winds down, the Hoosiers will be in search for more wins in order to earn representation in a stronger postseason game.
In its final two games of the season, Indiana will play against Michigan and at Purdue. The team currently sits at 7-3 and 4-3 in Big Ten play.
Indiana University launched IU Football Central to allow fans to stay up to date with all the possible bowl games the Hoosiers could play in during the post season.
Below is a list of every possible destination for the team this post season. Some games are more easily attainable than others, but Indiana will continue to search for victories in its last three games to earn a berth to a more recognized bowl game.
The team will have to do so with starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out for the season after having shoulder surgery. Peyton Ramsey will fill in as the starter for the rest of the season.
| Bowl Name | Conference Matchup | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Quick Lane Bowl |
Big Ten vs. ACC/Notre Dame |
Thursday, Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. |
Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan |
|
New Era Pinstripe Bowl |
Big Ten vs. ACC/Notre Dame |
Friday, Dec. 27 at 2:20 p.m. |
Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York |
|
San Diego Credit Union Holiday Bowl |
Big Ten vs. Pac-12 |
Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m. |
SDCCU Stadium in San Diego, California |
|
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl |
Big Ten vs. Big 12 |
Monday, Dec. 30 at 11:30 a.m. |
Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas |
|
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl |
Big Ten vs. SEC |
Monday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m. |
Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee |
|
Redbox Bowl |
Big Ten vs. Pac-12 |
Monday, Dec. 30 at 3 p.m. |
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California |
|
VRBO Citrus Bowl |
Big Ten vs. SEC |
Wednesday, Jan. 1 at noon |
Campus World Stadium in Orlando, Florida |
|
Outback Bowl |
Big Ten vs. SEC |
Wednesday Jan. 1 at noon |
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida |
|
Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual |
College Football Playoff Committee Selections |
Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 4 p.m. |
Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California |
|
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl |
Big Ten vs. SEC |
Thursday, Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. |
TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida |
Projected destinations from various media outlets:
Sports Illustrated - TaxSlayer Gator Bowl vs. Texas A&M
ESPN - Redbox Bowl vs. California
ESPN - New Era Pinstripe Bowl vs. Wake Forest
Bleacher Report - Redbox Bowl vs. Arizona State
Sporting News - Redbox Bowl vs. Washington
CBS - Redbox Bowl vs. Washington
USA Today - TaxSlayer Gator Bowl vs. Tennessee
The Athletic - Redbox Bowl vs. UCLA
Stadium - Gator Bowl vs. Tennessee
Note: Not every website has updated its projections as of week 12.
According to multiple websites, the Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, California, is the most likely destination for the Hoosiers. After some updated projections, the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is appearing to be a projected possibility along with the New Era Pinstripe Bowl.
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