Oregon, Auburn, and TCU are the top three teams in the BCS rankings, but this week brings must-win games for Boise State, LSU, and Wisconsin, if those teams are to keep their BCS bowl campaigns on tracks. What BCS scenarios could happen if those teams lose?
BCS Rankings: Predictions For How Week 12 Could Alter Bowl Outlook
No. 4 Boise State vs. Fresno State, Friday, 9:00 p.m.
If Boise State wins: The Broncos continue to close the gap on TCU for a BCS bowl berth, and keep BCS National Championship Game hopes on life support.
If Fresno State wins: Boise State’s long wait for a national title shot gets a little longer.
No. 5 LSU vs. Mississippi, 3:30 p.m.
If LSU wins: The Tigers maintain their position as a likely BCS at-large selection.
If Mississippi wins: LSU’s magical mystery tour is finally done for.
No. 6 Stanford at California, 3:30 p.m.
If Stanford wins: The Cardinal keep their longshot BCS (and Pac-10) hopes alive.
If Cal wins: Bet on a few celebratory tweets from Aaron Rodgers, and look for Stanford to end up in the Holiday Bowl.
No. 7 Wisconsin vs. Michigan, noon
If Wisconsin wins: The Badgers stay on track to win a Big Ten Championship and play either TCU or Boise State in the Rose Bowl.
If Michigan wins: Ohio State moves into pole position in the Big Ten race, and Wisconsin would likely be bound for a Florida bowl in January.
No. 9 Ohio State at No. 20 Iowa, 3:30 p.m.
If Ohio State wins: The Buckeyes stay in line to receive a BCS at-large bid and win the Big Ten Championship with a Wisconsin loss.
If Iowa wins: Michigan State sneaks past Ohio State in the line for BCS at-large bids, and both the Buckeyes and Hawkeyes are likely to go bowling in Florida in January.
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