Cowherd was defending OSU pretty hard against the butt hurt B12 fans. Seems like almost all of the experts are on board with OSU getting in, except a few (Mark May). Mark May gets douche of the year for the 10th straight year. His argument "The committee's job is to get THE 4 BEST TEAMS IN." Well, Mark, I think almost all experts agree that they got it right.
As far as the B1G bowl games. The obvious big 4 games will determine how the B1G looks.
Minnesota vs. Missouri - SEC vs. B1G. Both of these teams are pretty similar. If Minnesota can control the clock with Cobb, I like them in a low scoring game.
Wisconsin vs. Auburn - SEC vs. B1G. Same assessment as above. Limit Auburn's possessions on offense, and get the ground game working, and Wisconsin should win.
Michigan State vs. Baylor - B1G vs. B12. Mich St has an opportunity to shut the B12 up and prove that they do not belong in the discussion. I don't like Baylor's defense, so I'll take MSU in a high scoring game.
Ohio State vs. Alabama - B1G vs. SEC. Probably the best matchup in college football this year. If we can slow down Bama's big physical backs and shut down Amari Cooper, and win the turnover margin, we've got a chance.
If the B1G can take 3 out of 4 of those games, it won't matter what they do in the toilet bowl matchups.