Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Washington Huskies
The two teams played each other back in September and Nebraska destroyed the Huskies. I see a closer game this time, but Nebraska should still win. Quarterback Taylor Martinez should be playing and should do well. If not, he can hand it off to Roy Helu Jr., who can break off huge runs. Jake Locker should have a much better game than last time as he plays the last game of his college career. I see Nebraska winning 38-24.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Tyler Bray will try to lead Tennessee to its fifth straight victory against the Tar Heels at LP Field in Nashville. He became the starter when the Volunteers were 2-6 and led them to a bowl game. It will be interesting to see how he does against the Tar Heels because the teams he beat were not nearly as good as UNC. The combined record of the four teams were 13-35. Tyler Yates will lead the Tar Heels and should do well against a poor Tennessee secondary leading them to a 24-21 victory.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Tyler Bray will try to lead Tennessee to its fifth straight victory against the Tar Heels at LP Field in Nashville. He became the starter when the Volunteers were 2-6 and led them to a bowl game. It will be interesting to see how he does against the Tar Heels because the teams he beat were not nearly as good as UNC. The combined record of the four teams were 13-35. Tyler Yates will lead the Tar Heels and should do well against a poor Tennessee secondary leading them to a 24-21 victory.
New Era Pinstripe Bowl
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange
This is another game where one team has a slight home-field advantage and I am not choosing that team. I like Kansas State led by running back Daniel Thomas to win this one. Their running game should overpower the Orange and be able to overcome and deficiencies their defense have in their run defense. Syracuse will use running backs Delone Carter and Antwon Bailey often and should be successful, but it won’t be enough. The Wildcats win this one 20-17.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Syracuse Orange
This is another game where one team has a slight home-field advantage and I am not choosing that team. I like Kansas State led by running back Daniel Thomas to win this one. Their running game should overpower the Orange and be able to overcome and deficiencies their defense have in their run defense. Syracuse will use running backs Delone Carter and Antwon Bailey often and should be successful, but it won’t be enough. The Wildcats win this one 20-17.
Bowl Predictions: Part 6
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
Army Black Knights vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs
I have been giving teams that are playing at home or close to home an edge in my predictions, such as Hawaii and Baylor, and it has proven not to be a deciding factor. SMU is playing in Dallas and I wanted to give them the edge. but I feel that being at home may just be a distraction. SMU quarterback Kyle Padron has three great receivers to throw to in Aldrick Robinson, Darius Johnson, and Cole Beasley. They should have a big day, but I feel the SMU defense will have trouble against Army’s triple-option just like they did against Navy’s earlier this year. Also, Army is 6th in turnover margin, while SMU is 108th. It should make a huge difference and Army should win 30-21.
Army Black Knights vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs
I have been giving teams that are playing at home or close to home an edge in my predictions, such as Hawaii and Baylor, and it has proven not to be a deciding factor. SMU is playing in Dallas and I wanted to give them the edge. but I feel that being at home may just be a distraction. SMU quarterback Kyle Padron has three great receivers to throw to in Aldrick Robinson, Darius Johnson, and Cole Beasley. They should have a big day, but I feel the SMU defense will have trouble against Army’s triple-option just like they did against Navy’s earlier this year. Also, Army is 6th in turnover margin, while SMU is 108th. It should make a huge difference and Army should win 30-21.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Valero Alamo Bowl
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Arizona Wildcats
This should be a fun game to watch. I can’t wait to see the nation’s leading receiver Justin Blackmon and his over 150 yards per game. Oklahoma State’s last game was a wild loss to the Sooners, which they almost won and could have gone to the Big 12 Championship game. I’m sure they will be looking to show that they still are a top team in the conference. The Wildcats are led by quarterback Nick Foles and have a great passing offense, but it quite one-dimensional. I see the Cowboys winning with their own great passing offense along with running back Kendell Hunter supporting them on the ground. They should win 38-24.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Arizona Wildcats
This should be a fun game to watch. I can’t wait to see the nation’s leading receiver Justin Blackmon and his over 150 yards per game. Oklahoma State’s last game was a wild loss to the Sooners, which they almost won and could have gone to the Big 12 Championship game. I’m sure they will be looking to show that they still are a top team in the conference. The Wildcats are led by quarterback Nick Foles and have a great passing offense, but it quite one-dimensional. I see the Cowboys winning with their own great passing offense along with running back Kendell Hunter supporting them on the ground. They should win 38-24.
Texas Bowl
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Baylor Bears
I see Baylor winning a close one here. The teams are very equally talented, but the Bears have a more balanced offense. The Bears can expect to see a lot of running from Illinois led by running back Mikel Leshoure. Quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase should add to the rushing as he is more comfortable running with the ball than passing. On the other side, Baylor is led by quarterback Robert Griffin III and running back Jay Finley. Griffin III is also dangerous running the ball, but is a much better passer than his counterpart. I like the Bears pulling this one off by a score of 21-17.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Baylor Bears
I see Baylor winning a close one here. The teams are very equally talented, but the Bears have a more balanced offense. The Bears can expect to see a lot of running from Illinois led by running back Mikel Leshoure. Quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase should add to the rushing as he is more comfortable running with the ball than passing. On the other side, Baylor is led by quarterback Robert Griffin III and running back Jay Finley. Griffin III is also dangerous running the ball, but is a much better passer than his counterpart. I like the Bears pulling this one off by a score of 21-17.
Bowl Predictions: Part 5
So both the Mountaineers and Mizzou lost yesterday and I have picked the wrong team to win in five straight games to bring my record down to 4-7. This prediction thing is not working out as I planned. Turnovers are playing a huge part in these bowl games as West Virginia turned the ball over five times and the game winning score in the second game came off of a 72-yard interception return. There are three games today and I’m confident I can turn this losing streak around.
Military Bowl Presented by Northrop Grumman
East Carolina Pirates vs. Maryland Terrapins
I really like the Pirates offense with Dominique Davis Davis throwing the ball and Jonathan Williams running it, but their defense is horrendous. Maryland should be able to whatever they want against offense. Danny O’Brien should have fun going against the awful defense. The Maryland defense should be good enough to handle Davis and should be able to intercept him at least once as they rank in the top ten in turnover margin. I see Maryland winning 30-17.
Military Bowl Presented by Northrop Grumman
East Carolina Pirates vs. Maryland Terrapins
I really like the Pirates offense with Dominique Davis Davis throwing the ball and Jonathan Williams running it, but their defense is horrendous. Maryland should be able to whatever they want against offense. Danny O’Brien should have fun going against the awful defense. The Maryland defense should be good enough to handle Davis and should be able to intercept him at least once as they rank in the top ten in turnover margin. I see Maryland winning 30-17.
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