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Big Ten bowl projections following college football’s opening weekend. Where do Ohio State and Michigan stand in their quest to reach the College Football Playoff?

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The Buckeyes and Spartans have represented the Big Ten in the first two renditions of the College Football Playoff. Michigan hopes to crash that party this year and made a statement by routing Hawaii with quarterback Wilton Speight leading the way.

The Spartans didn’t look like the defending Big Ten champions in their opener against Furman. They have plenty of work to do before their matchup against Notre Dame in two weeks.

Wisconsin posted a huge victory over LSU at Lambeau Field. The Badgers will face Akron and Georgia State next before their Big Ten schedule really heats up.

Below is a look at where Big Ten teams could be headed for bowl season.

Week 2 Big Ten Bowl Projections

Quick Lane Bowl

Date: Dec. 26
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten
Quick Lane Bowl Projection: Indiana vs. Boston College

Holiday Bowl

Date: Dec. 27
Location: San Diego, California
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Pac-12
Holiday Bowl Projection: Michigan State vs. Washington

Heart of Dallas Bowl

Date: Dec. 27
Location: Dallas, Texas
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Conference USA
Heart of Dallas Bowl Projection: Minnesota vs. Southern Miss

Pinstripe Bowl

Date: Dec. 28
Location: New York, New York
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten
Pinstripe Bowl Projection: Northwestern vs. Pittsburgh

Foster Farms Bowl

Date: Dec. 28
Location: Santa Clara, California
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Pac-12
Foster Farms Bowl Projection: Wisconsin vs. UCLA

Music City Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC
Music City Bowl Projection: Penn State vs. Texas A&M

Citrus Bowl

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Orlando, Florida
Tie-ins: ACC/Big Ten vs. SEC
Citrus Bowl Projection: Iowa vs. LSU

Outback Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: Tampa, Florida
Tie-ins: Big Ten/SEC
Outback Bowl Projection: Nebraska vs. Florida

Rose Bowl

Date: Jan. 2
Location: Pasadena, California
Tie-ins: Big Ten/Pac-12
Rose Bowl Projection: Michigan vs. Stanford

Fiesta Bowl – College Football Playoff Semifinal

Date: Dec. 31
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Tie-ins: CFP No. 2/CFP No. 3
Fiesta Bowl Projection: No. 2 Florida State vs. No. 3 Ohio State

MORE: Week 2 College Football Bowl Projections