Analysis of 40 bowl games...

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Wisconsin vs. Oregon

This game and the next one I talk about are the two games that I am most excited to watch. I know Oregon fans travel very well, but so do Wisconsin fans. Wisconsin will get a chance at redeeming their loss last year in this exact same bowl game. I say the final score is Oregon 33-30, but defense keeps Wisconsin in this game (even boy allowing 33 points). Wisconsin ranks 4th and Oregon ranks 3rd in points scored. With that said, I actually LOVE (why not make it a lock? because the best offense that Wisconsin played was either Nebraska or Michigan State) the under play in this game. I’ll stick with the satisfaction knowing that the worse case scenario with these picks is going 1-1

Pick: Wisconsin +6
Pick: Under 72

Oklahoma State vs. Stanford

These are two of the most dynamic offenses in college football. To be exact Stanford is 6th and Oklahoma State is 2nd. Again, with that said, I think the game goes under (read the introduction for one of the reasons) and the other reason is that both of these defenses are underrated (If I make the above game a lock, then I will have to do this one, too). Two fantastic QBs playing in their final game. Overall, the Cowboys have more NFL caliber players than Stanford. Next year, Stanford could be the college version of the Indianapolis Colts of this year. I believe Oklahoma State is a bit disappointed that they are not playing in the championship game.  Stanford wins 37-34 in 2OTs.

Pick: First half under 38 
Pick: First quarter Stanford +.5

I had this game as a Levin Lock under in the first half, but after watching the Auburn/Virginia game I like Stanford instead of the under. Logic being that Stanford (just like Virginia) has one of the best first quarter defenses.

Clemson vs. West Virginia

I know I said that the other two games were the two games that I am most excited to watch, but this game will feature the most athletic players. This game will involve two of the most explosive offenses with pretty poor defenses. Dub V averaged 34.9 ppg and gave up 26.3 ppg, while Clemson was nearly identical giving up 26.2 ppg and scoring 33.6 ppg. Both team teams average over 440 yards of total offense per game. I’ll continue my disgust for Big East football and take Clemson 40-36. Both teams have yet to face an offense like this. I don’t see how both teams don’t score over 30. This is another play that I love and will make a lock.

Pick: Over 61

I'm picking Clemson with WV RB injured in practice.
Pick: Tigers -3

Kansas State vs. Arkansas

This is an interesting game. Both of these teams were passed over to play in a BCS bowl game. One team because of a rule that does not allow 3 teams in the same conference to participate in the BCS games, while the other was just passed over (mostly by the Sugar Bowl). Two of Arkansas’ coaches have taken head coaching jobs elsewhere while their defensive coordinator resigned (I didn’t think he did anything anyways, but they were 36th out of 120 teams in points allowed). This will be the second game of the season that Arkansas will play at Cowboys stadium against a Big 12 opponent. Kansas State didn’t get any love from the Sugar Bowl just like they never get any love from Vegas. Although, they ALWAYS seem to play with their competition no matter who they are playing. We will take out the Oklahoma (lost by 41), Kent State (won by 37), and Kansas (won by 38) games and in the other 9 games the margin of difference was 4.77. When Arkansas win they average 41.8 ppg. I think the Razorbacks win this 42-34.

Pick: Arkansas -7.5
Pick: Over 62.5 (Levin Lock)