A first look at potential BCS Bowl Games:

NC Game: Simple. Three teams are undefeated. Florida State has the easiest road, followed by Ohio State and then Alabama. If everyone wins, 'Bama will play Florida State, unless the heat becomes too much for the NCAA and Ohio State sneaks in. Ohio Stae plays a much more difficult two games than Florida State does and can make up some ground, especially in the Computers.

Rose Bowl: The winner of the Arizzona State-Stanford game represents the Pac 12. The winner of the Ohio State-Michingan State game represents the Big 10 unless Ohio State climbs to #2 or higher. If that happens, look for MSU to replace Ohio State.

Sugar Bowl. If 'Bama wins out, Auburn will be the choice. Since it appears that UCF will be the opposition, the Sugar Bowl will shy away from South Carolina, avoiding a repeat.

Orange Bowl: If Florida State remains at #1 or 2, Clemson is home free. They will play a Big 10 contender, either Wisconsin, Michigan State. or Ohio State, should they lose to MSU in the Big 10 CC game.

Fiesta Bowl: If Oklahoma State wins out, they will face either Northern Illinois or Fresno State. The edge goes to NIU here. Either way, the Big 12 champ whould not have many problems in this game.