What if March Madness were replaced by bowl games?

Some people say that the BCS has destroyed college football. But what would happen if it got its hands on the NCAA tournament?

Gone would be bracketology, Cinderellas and Final Four weekend, and in its place would be a month of mildly entertaining games before we got to the real thing.

It's a possibility not many fans want to imagine, but just in case you're curious as to how it would play out, here's a look at what a slate of college basketball bowl games would look like this season.

Before we get started, here are some parameters as to how the bowls were selected:

• Teams with overall winning records were deemed bowl eligible
• Bowl guidelines, such as Big 12's No. 3 vs. Pac-12 No. 2, were followed if possible
• Bids from the MAC, WAC, C-USA and Sun Belt were replaced by a pool of mid-major teams

BCS Title Game

Duke vs. Indiana

The nation is in uproar as non-BCS school Gonzaga is snubbed out of the title game despite having two less losses than any team in the country. Meanwhile, Coach K faces off against the school his mentor, Bob Knight, thrived at.

Rose Bowl

UCLA vs. Ohio State

With Indiana in the title game, the Buckeyes slide into the Rose Bowl. Ben Howland saves his job by getting his Bruins team into "the granddaddy of them all."

Orange Bowl

Miami vs. Georgetown

It's a virtual home game for the Hurricanes, as they face Big East champion Georgetown. The storyline all week is how the game features the top two candidates for Coach of the Year.

Sugar Bowl

Florida vs. Gonzaga

The Bulldogs have to settle for the Sugar Bowl and a date with the Gators. Mark Few answers 1,000 questions about if he wishes there was a playoff.

Fiesta Bowl

Kansas vs. Louisville

Although it's perhaps the best bowl outside of the title game, the showdown is overshadowed by Rick Pitino talking about the demise of the Big East longer than Rand Paul's filibuster.

Sun Bowl

Arizona vs. North Carolina State

A must-see for all hoops fans as two of the countries youngest squads do battle against each other in El Paso.

Cotton Bowl

Kansas State vs. Ole Miss

Marshall Henderson dubs himself "Marshall Basketball" before the game to honor Johnny Manziel's Cotton Bowl performance. Instead of leading his team to victory, he gets ejected.

Gator Bowl

Missouri vs. Michigan

Although the Wolverines are disappointed to not be in a BCS bowl, fans rejoice as they get to see Trey Burke vs. Phil Pressey.

Liberty Bowl

Memphis vs. Arkansas

The Razorbacks, who had no chance of making the NCAA tournament, benefit from the change. Appearance buys Mike Anderson an extra year.

Capital One Bowl

Michigan State vs. Kentucky

While it's the highest-rated non-BCS bowl, the Spartans' experience and balance makes this one a mismatch.

Chick Fil-A Bowl

North Carolina vs. Tennessee

Strong finishes and talented underclassmen have pundits dubbing this a potential title game for 2014.

Independence Bowl

Cincinnati vs. UNLV

The Bearcats hope that being part of the Independence Bowl means they can become independent next season and not play in Conference TBA. They are wrong, and Mick Cronin yells a lot.

Holiday Bowl

Iowa State vs. Oregon

A couple of bubble teams have no trouble getting into a bowl under this format. The Cyclones' close losses to Kansas essentially mean nothing.

Outback Bowl

Wisconsin vs. Alabama

The Badgers and Crimson Tide actually score fewer points than football's Outback Bowl, as neither team cracks the 30-point mark.

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl

Oklahoma vs. Iowa

Nobody in the country can name a player or a coach in this game. Everyone gets discounts at Buffalo Wild Wings, though.

Russell Athletic Bowl

Virginia vs. Marquette

Originally slated for a 5-12 matchup in the NCAA tournament, these two teams play a bowl game instead. Tony Bennett (the coach, not the singer) performs the national anthem.

Las Vegas Bowl

New Mexico vs. Colorado

The Lobos, ranked No. 1 by the computers, almost sneak into a BCS bowl. Instead, they play a meaningless game.

Alamo Bowl

Oklahoma State vs. California

Most of the country tunes in to get a glimpse at Marcus Smart, the freshman who almost won Player of the Year. In the process, they become big fans of Cal's Allen Crabbe.

Idaho Potato Bowl

La Salle vs. St. Mary's

Fans find this game while channel surfing and realize it must be bowl season.

Little Caesars Bowl

St. John's vs. Temple

Originally slated to become Big East rivals, these two schools meet once before they part ways for the 2013-14 season.

Music City Bowl

Maryland vs. Providence

Instead of being a possible NIT game, there is now a trophy on the line. You have got to love the bowl system.

GoDaddy.com Bowl

Belmont vs. Saint Louis

Despite being two talented mid-major teams, these squads never stood a shot a national title due to the bowl format.

Meinke Car Care Bowl

Baylor vs. Illinois

Playing in nearby Houston, the Baylor fans fill up Reliant Stadium to see Pierre Jackson play for the last time. Even Robert Griffin III attends.

New Mexico Bowl

Boise State vs. Stanford

Everyone agrees that they would rather watch the football teams play, so the universities agree to make it happen.

New Orleans Bowl

Middle Tennessee State vs. Creighton

Viewers tune in to check out Doug McDermott, the small school star for Creighton, who unfortunately never got to show off his game on the big stage.

Belk Bowl

Florida State vs. Pittsburgh

Without bowls, Florida State's season is a major disappointment, while Pittsburgh's was a surprise. Instead, these two teams end their season in the same place.

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl

Washington vs. BYU

This is one of those games that you know nothing about but get hooked on when you discover it's tied with three minutes remaining.

Hawaii Bowl

Wichita State vs. Louisiana Tech

The only two teams in favor of the bowl system, as they get trips to Hawaii instead of having to go to Auburn Hills.

Armed Forces Bowl

Bucknell vs. San Diego State

With neither Army nor Navy eligible, San Diego State gets the nod because of its nearby naval base.

Poinsetta Bowl

Colorado State vs. VCU

Shaka Smart takes a better job before the game after realizing he can never take VCU to a BCS bowl.

Compass Bowl

Notre Dame vs. Butler

Rather than travel all the way to San Diego, the two Indiana schools work out a deal so they can just play at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Military Bowl

Air Force vs. Akron

Because Akron was already slated for the Military Bowl, no one ever hears about their point guard who is suspended for marijuana trafficking.

Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl

Villanova vs. Southern Miss

Despite three wins against top-5 teams, Villanova doesn't even sniff meaningful postseason action.

Pinstripe Bowl

Syracuse vs. Arizona State

Having a football team that has played in two of the three Pinstripe Bowls, Syracuse naturally is selected to play there for basketball, as well.

Heart of Dallas Bowl

Minnesota vs. Wyoming

Local fans throw their support behind Wyoming simply because of their Cowboys nickname.