Central Michigan (7-5) vs. Northwestern (6-6) in the 29th edition of a post-Christmas bowl game from Ford Field in Detroit. Senior Michael Heldman (10.5 sacks) leads CMU's pursuit of QB Preston Stone of the Wildcats, who've won their last five bowl games (one under coach David Braun). Northwestern looks to build on the Big Ten's 2-0 start to the postseason. The Chippewas' MAC is 2-1 thus far.