BOWL PROJECTIONS: Where Will NC State Go?

The bowl picture is clearer after Clemson's win over Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, and NC State should learn today where they will be playing over the holidays.

The league currently has 11 teams (including Notre Dame) eligible for bowls and the ACC has tiered the bowl tie-ins for selection purposes.  Here is a look at all potential bowl tie ins for the ACC.

What does it all mean for NC State?

At 8-4 overall and 6-2 in ACC play, the Wolfpack is locked into the Tier I bowls.  The Wolfpack could be selected to participate in the Citrus or Camping World, but those bowls will likely select Notre Dame and/or Virginia Tech if options. 

The Tier I bowls will work together to select/slot teams based on a variety of factors with a draw breaking any ties. 

According to sources, there is a belief that NC State will likely end up in the Sun Bowl or the Belk Bowl.  However, all options remain on the table.  The Wolfpack has submitted preferences to the Atlantic Coast Conference, but ultimately the bowls will make their picks.

According to a source, the school ADs will be notified this afternoon via conference call of their bowl bid.

Here is an updated look at where some of the latest bowl projections have the Wolfpack playing over the Holidays.

ESPN: Pinstripe Bowl (Dec. 27) -- NC State vs. Iowa
CBSSports: Sun Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Arizona State
SB Nation: Sun Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Arizona State
USA Today: Belk Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Texas A&M
Land Of Ten: Belk Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Texas A&M
SI.com: Camping World Bowl (Dec. 28) -- NC State vs. Iowa State
The Score: Pinstripe Bowl (Dec. 27) -- NC State vs. Iowa
College Football News: Sun Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Arizona
Sporting News: Music City Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Kentucky
College Football Talk: Belk Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Texas A&M
Bleacher Report: Belk Bowl (Dec. 29) -- NC State vs. Missouri