The bowl season kicks off in the Bahamas, where Toledo looks to avoid a fourth consecutive bowl loss. Interestingly, the Rockets' most recent bowl appearance came in the Bahamas in Behind running back Bryant Koback 3, career yards, 46 touchdowns in 43 games , Toledo aims for a fourth straight victory overall.
Meanwhile, Middle Tennessee has held four of its last six opponents to 17 or fewer points. NIU is one of the better stories from , going from in to Mid-American Conference champs. Thomas Hammock is a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award while Michigan State transfer Rocky Lombardi 2, passing yards; eight rushing touchdowns and freshman back Jay Ducker 1, rushing yards have the Huskies in position to win at least 10 games for the first time since NIU, however, has dropped six straight bowl games, and won't have an easy time with Coastal stars Grayson McCall 2, passing yards, 23 touchdowns, three interceptions , Shermari Jones rushing yards, 13 TDs , and tight end Isaiah Likely 52 receptions, yards, 10 TDs.
Both Western Kentucky and App State each lost in their respective conference championship games, so finishing the season on a positive note will be paramount for both. On the opposite sideline, the Mountaineers rank among the top defensive teams in the country while allowing The question here will be how Fresno State manages without Kalen DeBoer, who took the Washington coaching job, and possibly quarterback Jake Haener, who entered the transfer portal, then removed himself from it after the school hired Jeff Tedford as coach.
Defensively, the Bulldogs allowed just 16 points in their last two games and have also posted two shutouts this season. UTEP, meanwhile, recorded two more victories in than it did the previous four seasons combined. However, the Miners have dropped four of their last five games. BYU's long-term future is in the Big 12 , and the potential for a bigger bowl payout. However, the immediate focus for the Cougars is securing back-to-back win seasons for the first time since and ' Accomplishing that could ride on the legs of Tyler Allgeier , one of the nation's top rushers with 1, yards and 20 touchdowns.
UAB likely won't be a pushover, and its defense has allowed total yards on the ground while winning two of the final three contests. Two teams that struggled in the final weeks of the regular season meet in Mobile.
Eastern Michigan dropped two of its final three games, and also yielded an average of Things were worse for Hugh Freeze's Liberty squad, which lost its last three games by a combined 56 points. I expect the Utah we saw for most of the season. Kirk Herbstreit and the crew preview Michigan vs. Alabama in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl.
This is one of the tougher quick-picks, as we don't know which top-level Alabama players will sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. The Tide crushed Michigan State in their last Citrus Bowl then Capital One Bowl appearance, but they also have endured motivation lapses when left out of the national title race. Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis sees his former Crimson Tide wide receivers, and Wolverines quarterback Shea Patterson faces Alabama for the first time since I think Alabama shows up ticked off, and Jim Harbaugh's bowl blues continue.
I picked a Big Ten West team over Auburn last year and paid the price in humiliation. The availability of Derrick Brown and Auburn's defensive linemen is a question, and Minnesota could neutralize them with its RPO-based offense. But Auburn has played a much tougher schedule and boasts key talent advantages.
Minnesota leads early behind big plays from Rashod Bateman , but Bo Nix and Auburn take control in the second half. These are similarly constructed teams, bolstered by elite-level offensive lines and well-coached defenses that rarely give up big plays. Both teams will be highly motivated, but I like Wisconsin's running game a little more, as Taylor finishes a historic career on a strong note. A disappointed Georgia team heads to New Orleans for the second straight year to face a Big 12 foe from the state of Texas.
Will Kirby Smart's team recharge better this time around? Both defenses are excellent and both can run the ball with multiple backs. Georgia's defense is prideful, though, and Smart will challenge the group after the LSU debacle. Boston College would love Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell to switch sidelines, but it's not going to happen.
After falling just short of an AAC title, the Bearcats take out their frustrations. After a close first half, the Bearcats take control in the third quarter and post their second straight win season.
Tennessee looked really good down the stretch, winning its final five games behind an improved defense. Vols top receiver Jauan Jennings is suspended for the first half of the game, which gives Whop Philyor , Stevie Scott and Indiana's offense an opportunity for the early lead. Indiana's struggles against teams with winning records are a concern, though, and Tennessee will rally for a close win.
Ohio wasn't far away from a much better season than its record indicated, going in games decided by 10 points or fewer. Nathan Rourke is a talented dual-threat quarterback who should be able to have success against Nevada's defense. Nevada coach Jay Norvell did a good job getting his team to seven wins, but the Wolf Pack are really banged up and limited on both sides of the ball.
Frank Solich wins his third straight bowl game. Tulane is the better team but also stumbled down the stretch, losing its final three games and five of its last six. Then again, I picked against the Green Wave in last year's bowl and paid the price. The key here is whether Southern Miss' run defense 18th nationally can contain Tulane's strong rushing attack 13th nationally. Although Miami won its conference championship game and Louisiana fell short, the Ragin' Cajuns have geographic and matchup advantages here.
Louisiana is much better on offense, and efficient quarterback Levi Lewis makes enough plays against a strong Miami defense. The RedHawks get a bit of everything from their freshman quarterback, Brett Gabbert , but Billy Napier's team pulls away in the second half. Dabo Swinney congratulates his team for being the first team since to start the season No.
This game has it all: elite quarterbacks, incredible wide receivers, dynamic defenders, charismatic head coaches and a party atmosphere that will be unrivaled during the bowl season. The Tigers give an improving LSU defense all it can handle, but Joe Burrow rallies the Tigers to complete a dream season where everything lined up perfectly.
Burrow throws two fourth-quarter touchdown passes, including the game winner to Justin Jefferson in the final minute. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Predictions for all 41 bowl games. Clemson Tigers. Final college football power rankings: Bowl season shakes up top The Wildcats are just SU in their last 11 bowl games.
Lines last updated at 11 a. Play now! IA, Tipico is coming to your state soon! Bet now! Kansas State is on the expensive side, costing more than two and a half times your potential return. The Aggies are coming off a successful season with a Mountain West championship after defeating San Diego State in the title game Oregon State, meanwhile, finished and third in the Pac North. Although Oregon State is all-time over Utah State, with their last meeting coming in , I like the Aggies to finish off a great season strong here.
New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana vs. Marshall When: Dec. The victory brought Louisiana to , the first win season in school history. The Cajuns will be without their head coach, Billy Napier, as he has since accepted the head coaching job at Florida. Marshall finished the year I think Louisiana's offense has too much firepower for the Herd's 76th-ranked total defense. Myrtle Beach Bowl: Old Dominion vs. Tulsa When: Dec. Both of these teams enter this bowl game , as Old Dominion needed a victory over Charlotte to become bowl-eligible.
Tulsa, meanwhile, did the same thing with a win on the road against SMU in the last week of the regular season. Tulsa is in when it puts up at least 24 points. Tulsa shouldn't have a problem doing that against Old Dominion, which gives up I like the Golden Hurricane in this one. Potato Bowl: Kent State vs.
Wyoming When: Dec. My favorite part about the Potato Bowl is not only the bowl game's mascot, a dancing potato named Spuddy Buddy, but the glorious Famous Idaho Potatoes ads as well. But I digress. I think the Golden Flashes will be eager to finish the season on a high note here, so I'll take Kent State, but this one will likely be close. San Diego State When: Dec. Yes, I realize this is likely an unpopular pick after UTSA had such a great season, finishing , but hear me out.
I'm going with the Aztecs here because of their defense. The Aztecs allow just San Diego State is second in the nation in rushing defense, giving up just And it is also inside the top 20 in total defense, allowing UTSA finishing on the season to complete its best season in school history would be awesome, but I like the Aztecs in this one. Armed Forces Bowl: Missouri vs. Army When: Dec. This game will likely feature heavy running games for both offenses.
Army's triple-option scheme ranks second in the nation in rushing offense, behind fellow triple-option school Air Force. Missouri, meanwhile, will be playing with running back Tyler Badie for the last time. The senior running back is a big reason the Tigers are bowl-eligible, as he rushed for 1, yards and 14 touchdowns on the season. Still, I like Army in this one—the Black Knights are 13th in rushing defense, allowing just Frisco Football Classic: North Texas vs.
Miami Ohio When: Dec. Going to have to go with the North Texas Mean Green, who finished the regular season Its last victory was an upset win over UTSA, too. I think North Texas can keep its late-season momentum going into this bowl game. Gasparilla Bowl: UCF vs. Florida When: Dec. Although these two teams have played each other just twice, in and , things got heated between them in White wanted a tradional home-and-home.
This game should be a pretty good atmosphere, too—on Dec. Florida will be coached by its interim head coach Greg Knox, who led the Gators to a victory over Florida State. I like the Gators offense in this one. Hawaii Bowl: Memphis vs. Hawai'i When: Dec.
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