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Informative thread. What's your bowl record so far?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by DeSireDiQ:

Informative thread. What's your bowl record so far?

His thread was hot in the beginning and has started to cool off.  But overall he is the best on here.  If you followed all of his picks you would be up

 
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Cooled off considerably after a great start...horrid last 2 days....will not be taken down! Plenty of big games left out there!
 
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OUTBACK BOWL

NORTHWESTERN vs. TENNESSEE
Friday, Jan 1 12:00 p.m. ET
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The 13th ranked Northwestern Wildcats finished their second with a 10-2 record, which was good enough for 2nd in the Big Ten West. The Wildcats lost back to back games in October to Michigan and Iowa. For the Volunteers of Tennessee, they are 8-4 on the season, and finished 2nd in the SEC – East. The Volunteers come into the game ranked 23rd in the country. Tennessee lost games to Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas and Alabama. The Volunteers won their final five games of the season.

Tennessee Playing well at the Right Time

The Tennessee Volunteers are playing very good football right now. The Volunteers have five straight wins; including wins at Mizzouri and at home to Vanderbilt to wrap up the season. Tennessee’s offense scored more than 35 points per game in their last five games. The Volunteers on the season, scored just over 34 per game. Tennessee’s quarterback Joshua Dobbs wrapped up a season with more than 2,100 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Volunteers Jalen Hurd, at running back rushed for more than 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns. Tennessee is led by head coach Butch Jones.

Northwestern Dynamite on Defense

The Northwestern Wildcats have been dynamite on defense this season. The Wildcats ranked 7th in the country, allowing 16.4 points per game. In the two losses this season for Northwestern, they allowed a total of 78 points. In their first five games of the season, the Wildcats allowed just 7 points per game. On the offensive side, the Wildcats are coming off a game where they scored 24 points in a win over Illinois. The Wildcats running back Justin Jackson had a strong season with more than 1,344 yards and 4 touchdowns. Northwestern’s tight end Dan Vitale was the top target in the passing game, with 355 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Bet the Underdog

This game is hard to predict, as we will see two different styles of football. Both of these teams had great seasons, and the fact that they are playing on New Years Day is a pleasant surprise. The Northwestern Wildcats will look for more of a defensive game, while the Volunteers will want to push the football up and down the field. Look for a game in between, as the total is at 47 coming in. This game will be a fun one, with the SEC coming out on top, but not by much. While Tennessee wins the game, the bet is on the Northwestern Wildcats +9.


The Pick: Northwestern +9
 
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FIESTA BOWL

NOTRE DAME vs. OHIO STATE
Friday, Jan 1 1:00 p.m. ET
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The Fighting Irish are 10-2 on the season, while the Buckeyes are 11-1. Notre Dame lost their season finale 38-36 to the Stanford Cardinal, which snapped their six game winning streak. For Ohio State, they bounced back from their lone loss of the season to Michigan State, with a road blowout win at the Michigan Wolverines. The Buckeyes lone loss caused them to not have a chance to repeat as national champions.

Elliott Runs Wild for Buckeyes

Ezekiel Elliott and the Ohio State Buckeyes have one of the best ground games in all of college football. Elliott ran for 1,672 yards this season, and 19 touchdowns. The Buckeyes as a team rushed for more than 240 per game. The quarterback situation was a little of a mess for Ohio State, as Cardale Jones finished with 1,460 passing yards and 8 touchdowns. Michael Thomas is the top receiving threat for the Buckeyes, but Ohio State ranked 104th in the country in passing yards this season. The Buckeyes rank 2nd in the country, allowing just 14 points per game. The most they allowed all season was 28 to Maryland.

Brian Kelly Saw Two Tight Losses

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have two losses on the season, and they have come by a combined four points. The Fighting Irish lost 24-22 to Clemson, and then 38-36 to the Stanford Cardinal. The Fighting Irish have wins over Texas, Georgia Tech and Temple as their best of the season. Notre Dame passed for 256 yards per game, and rushed for nearly 215 on the season. The Fighting Irish on average beat teams 34.8 to 22.4. [B]Quarterback DeShone Kizer has been sharp for the Irish, with 2,600 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. The best threat for Kizer has been Will Fuller. Fuller finished the regular season with 56 receptions, 1,145 yards and 13 touchdowns.[/B]

Tight one in Arizona

This game is projected to be a touchdown spread. This game will be a tight one throughout, as the Fighting Irish will use their ability to both run the football and pass the football to keep it right. Ohio State does not give up many points, but look for Notre Dame to put up more points than the Buckeyes are used to giving up. Which team will be more motivated, as the winner is deemed “the next best”? Look for Notre Dame to find a way to cover this spread, but in the end, Ohio State comes away with the win by a field goal. Pick Notre Dame +7.


The Pick: Notre Dame +7
 
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TAXSLAYER BOWL

PENN STATE vs. GEORGIA
Saturday, Jan 2 12:00 p.m. ET
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The game features the Nittany Lions, who are 7-5 on the season. Penn State finished in fourth place in the Big Ten – East. Penn State is looking to snap their season high three game losing streak. For Georgia, with a new head coach at the helm, they are looking to win their 10th game of the season. The Bulldogs are 9-3, and finished third place in the SEC East. Georgia is coming into the game fresh off their 13-7 slugfest win over the [B][B]Georgia[/B] Tech Yellow Jackets.[/B]

Kirby Smart takes over in Athens

Mark Richt is gone as the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, and former Alabama coordinator Kirby Smart is in. Smart will not be leading the team in this game, but after this, his leadership will be huge in Georgia. The Bulldogs still won 9 games this season, and have wins over Auburn and Georgia Tech. Georgia comes into this game on a four game winning streak. The last loss for the Bulldogs was against the Florida Gators. The Bulldogs are throwing for 187.1 yards per game, while rushing for 194.3. After losing Todd Gurley to the NFL, they added Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. Chubb got hurt early in the season, which led Michel to over 1,000 rushing yards. The Bulldogs ranked 9th in the nation in defense, allowing just 16.9 points per game.

Nittany Lions Looking to Snap Losing Streak

The Penn State Nittany Lions are looking to get back in the win column to wrap up the season. The Nittany Lions won against Illinois 39-0, but then fell at Northwestern, with Michigan and then at Michigan State to finish the season. The Nittany Lions are scoring 23.7 points per game, which is one of the worst in college football. Defensively, Penn State is allowing teams just 21.7 points per game. Christian Hackenberg is going to play in the NFL. Before that, he has one last college football game. The quarterback needs just 114 yards to reach 2,500 on the season. His top target this season has been receiver Chris Goodwin. Goodwin needs 32 receiving yards to reach 1,000 on the season.

Bet the Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs are under the leadership of new coaching. While Penn State had a nice season, they struggled down the stretch, and I find it hard to imagine they are going to be much improved for this game. Georgia with a win could grab their 10th win of the season, which would be nice for those involved. Look for the Bulldogs to roll in this game over the Penn State Nittany Lions. The bet for the Taxslayer Bowl, which is the first game of the day on January 2nd is the Georgia Bulldogs -6 over the Penn State Nittany Lions.


The Pick: Georgia -6
 
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AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL

KANSAS STATE vs. ARKANSAS
Saturday, Jan 2 3:20 p.m. ET
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The Kansas State Wildcats are 6-6, and finished 6th in the Big 12. Kansas State beat West Virginia in their season finale to wrap up a 6 win season. For Arkansas, they are 7-5 on the season. Out of the SEC – West, Arkansas finished third. The Razorbacks are coming into the game fresh off a blowout win over Missouri, where they allowed just a single field goal. Arkansas has won five of their last six games.

Bielema leads the Hogs

Brett Bielema is the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The former Wisconsin head coach was under heat early in the season, but wins in five of their final six games cooled that off. During that stretch, Arkansas beat Auburn, Ole Miss, LSU and Missouri. A win in this bowl game could really catapult the Razorbacks to a strong 2016. Brandon Allen threw for more than 3,100 yards on the season. Allen’s top target was Drew Morgan, with 751 yards and 10 touchdowns, on 55 receptions. The Razorbacks run game was also sharp, with more than 192 yards per game. Alex Collins needs 108 in this game to reach 1,500.

Wildcats Finished Strong

The Kansas State Wildcats finished strong with wins in their final three games to become bowl eligible. The Wildcats started the season 3-0, before losing 6 in a row. Wins at the end of the season over Iowa State, Kansas State and West Virginia got them to this January 2nd game. The Wildcats were one of the worst passing teams in all of college football, with 177.1 per game. Quarterback Joe Hubener needs 167 in this game to reach just 2,000 on the season. What Kansas State did best this season was run the football. The Kansas State running back most effective was Charles Jones, with a team high 656 yards.
Razorbacks in a blowout

Arkansas Rolls over Kansas State

The Kansas State Wildcats had problems all season long. They had a tough time defending teams, and were not great offensively. The Razorbacks seemed to be a team that improved throughout the season. The Razorbacks should have no problem getting the football up and down the field on the Wildcats. Kansas State is going to struggle in this game, and the result is going to be a blowout. The bet in this game is the Arkansas Razorbacks -12 over the Kansas State Wildcats.


The Pick: Arkansas -12
 
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ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL

OKLAHOMA STATE vs. OLE MISS
Friday, Jan 1 8:30 p.m. ET
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The 16th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys come in with a 10-2 record. The Cowboys finished second in the Big 12 this season, following losses to Baylor and Oklahoma to finish the season. The Ole Miss Rebels are seeking their 10th win of the season. Ole Miss went 9-3 this season, and finished second in the SEC West. The Rebels lost two games in October, to Florida and Memphis, and then against in overtime on November 7th to Arkansas.

Future Bright for Ole Miss

The Ole Miss Rebels have a bright future ahead. The Rebels have the top recruiting class for next season. That will go along well with the players that will return from this years team. The Rebels are passing for more than 333 yards per game, and rushing for an additional 181. The Rebels are scoring 40.4 points per game, which ranked 14th in the nation. Chad Kelly had a great season at the quarterback spot, as he needs just 260 passing yards to get to 1,000. La’Quon Treadwell is going to be one the top picks in the NFL Draft this season, and is likely going to finish the season with more than 1,100 receiving yards. The Rebels are looking to finish the season with three straight wins.

Cowboys Offensive Powerhouse

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are led by their head coach Mike Gundy. Gundy’s teams have always been one of the best offensive teams in all of college football. The Cowboys are passing for more than 357 yards per game, rushing for 132.2 yards and scoring more than 41 points per game. Quarterback Mason Rudolph will need to throw for 409 yards in this game to reach 4,000 on the season. J.W. Walsh has been the goal line quarterback for the Cowboys most of the season. The Cowboys allowed 51.5 points per game in their last two games, which were both losses.

Take Ole Miss

The Cowboys and Rebels should have a fun game in this one. This is a big game, and the games in New Orleans, typically play out as very exciting, competitive games. The passing game of the Oklahoma State Cowboys will be fun to see against a SEC defense. The Ole Miss Rebels can score at will as well. This game is likely not going to be close. The passing game for Oklahoma State will make this a high scoring game, but the Rebels will cause enough turnovers and take care of the football enough to win. The bet for this game is the Ole Miss Rebels -7 over the Oklahoma State Cowboys.


The Pick: Ole Miss -7
 
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At the completion of yesterday's USC Wisconsin game 61% of the favorites had covered and only 39% of the underdogs in the bowl games. Not exactly sure what this means but with 12 games remaining my best guess is that more underdogs will cover... Love your Northwestern pick  
 
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Come on Spooky, time to throw the crutches away!!!! Give your number generator a swift boot!!!!
 
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Tennessee Playing well at the Right Time

The Tennessee Volunteers are playing very good football right now. The Volunteers have five straight wins; including wins at Mizzouri and at home to Vanderbilt to wrap up the season. Tennessee’s offense scored more than 35 points per game in their last five games. The Volunteers on the season, scored just over 34 per game. Tennessee’s quarterback Joshua Dobbs wrapped up a season with more than 2,100 yards and 15 touchdowns. The Volunteers Jalen Hurd, at running back rushed for more than 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns. Tennessee is led by head coach Butch Jones.

Northwestern Dynamite on Defense

The Northwestern Wildcats have been dynamite on defense this season. The Wildcats ranked 7th in the country, allowing 16.4 points per game. In the two losses this season for Northwestern, they allowed a total of 78 points. In their first five games of the season, the Wildcats allowed just 7 points per game. On the offensive side, the Wildcats are coming off a game where they scored 24 points in a win over Illinois. The Wildcats running back Justin Jackson had a strong season with more than 1,344 yards and 4 touchdowns. Northwestern’s tight end Dan Vitale was the top target in the passing game, with 355 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Bet the Underdog

This game is hard to predict, as we will see two different styles of football. Both of these teams had great seasons, and the fact that they are playing on New Years Day is a pleasant surprise. The Northwestern Wildcats will look for more of a defensive game, while the Volunteers will want to push the football up and down the field. Look for a game in between, as the total is at 47 coming in. This game will be a fun one, with the SEC coming out on top, but not by much. While Tennessee wins the game, this game could come down to a backdoor cover.  We have gone back and forth on this game but we are going to just lean towards the favorite in this game since we believe they will win the game.

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Hawkeyes Strong Defensively

A year ago, the Iowa Hawkeye fans were wanting head coach Kirk Ferentz ran out of town. Now, Ferentz is playing in the Rose Bowl, and was one win away from being one of two unbeaten teams remaining in college football. Iowa was strong defensively all season, allowing 18.5 points per game. The offense, led by quarterback C.J. Beathard passed for 201 yards per game, and rushed for 192. The top running back; Jordan Canzeri needs just 24 yards in this game to get to 1,000 on the season. Iowa won the Big Ten West by two games over Northwestern. The best wins for the Hawkeyes came at Wisconsin, at Northwestern and a home non conference game against Pittsburgh.

Cardinal Love to Run The Football

The Stanford Cardinal love to run the football. Coach David Shaw saw his team rush for nearly 225 yards per game, which was 19th in the nation. The offense scored at will for most of the season, scoring just shy of 38 points per game. Christian McCaffrey needs 153 rushing yards in this game to grab 2,000 on the season. McCaffrey is also the top passing yards guy as well, with 41 receptions, 540 yards and 4 touchdowns. Quarterback Keith Hogan took care of the football, and finished with 2,644 yards, and 24 touchdowns. The Cardinal scored 30 or more points in every game this season, with the exception of the season opening loss at Northwestern, where they managed just two field goals.

Slugfest in Pasadena

Both of these teams can play defense. The Stanford Cardinal have the better of the running back, which could play a huge key in this game. Christian McCaffrey was the runner up for the Heisman, and coming off a monster Pac-12 title game. Iowa’s defense is really sharp, both against the rush and against the pass. Look for this to be a great game, with the defense of Iowa coming up strong. While Stanford is likely going to win this game, it will be close we are rolling with Stanford.  Made mention early in bowl season that the numbers may change some with the Pac 12 results and although it has not been dramatic its enough to sway our decision.

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Elliott Runs Wild for Buckeyes

Ezekiel Elliott and the Ohio State Buckeyes have one of the best ground games in all of college football. Elliott ran for 1,672 yards this season, and 19 touchdowns. The Buckeyes as a team rushed for more than 240 per game. The quarterback situation was a little of a mess for Ohio State, as Cardale Jones finished with 1,460 passing yards and 8 touchdowns. Michael Thomas is the top receiving threat for the Buckeyes, but Ohio State ranked 104th in the country in passing yards this season. The Buckeyes rank 2nd in the country, allowing just 14 points per game. The most they allowed all season was 28 to Maryland.

Brian Kelly Saw Two Tight Losses

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have two losses on the season, and they have come by a combined four points. The Fighting Irish lost 24-22 to Clemson, and then 38-36 to the Stanford Cardinal. The Fighting Irish have wins over Texas, Georgia Tech and Temple as their best of the season. Notre Dame passed for 256 yards per game, and rushed for nearly 215 on the season. The Fighting Irish on average beat teams 34.8 to 22.4. Quarterback DeShone Kizer has been sharp for the Irish, with 2,600 passing yards and 19 touchdowns. The best threat for Kizer has been Will Fuller. Fuller finished the regular season with 56 receptions, 1,145 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Tight one in Arizona

This game is projected to be a touchdown spread. This game will be a tight one throughout, as the Fighting Irish will use their ability to both run the football and pass the football to keep it right. Ohio State does not give up many points, but look for Notre Dame to put up more points than the Buckeyes are used to giving up. Which team will be more motivated, as the winner is deemed “the next best”? Look for Notre Dame to find a way to cover this spread, but in the end, Ohio State comes away with the win by a field goal. Pick Notre Dame +7 along with it being a relatively high scoring game.

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  • The Pick: Notre Dame +7
  • The Pick:  Notre Dame / Ohio State Over 55
 
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Gators Struggle Offensively

The Florida Gators finished the regular season ranked 86th in the country in points scored per game. Florida scored just 26.5 points per game, but more alarmingly, they scored just 18 per game in their last six. The Gators scored 2 against Florida State and 15 in the loss to Alabama. The Gators quarterback Treon Harris finished the regular season with just over 1,500 passing yards and 9 touchdowns. Running back Kelvin Taylor led the way with 985 yards and 13 touchdowns on the season. Fortunately for Florida, their defense was stellar all season allowing just under 17 points per game, which ranked them 8th in the country.

Michigan Seeking 10th Win

The Michigan Wolverines were a disaster a season ago, so getting to 10 wins would be quite the season. The Wolverines lost their season opener to Utah, and then fell to Michigan State in a fluke ending. Michigan rattled off four in a row, before their blowout loss to Ohio State to end the season. The Wolverines ranked 11th in the nation in defense, as they allowed just 17.2 points per game. The offense scored 31 points per game, with more than 234 passing yards per game. Michigan’s quarterback Jake Ruddock needs 261 yards passing to reach 1,000 on the season, and he also has 17 passing touchdowns. Michigan played three straight games in the middle of the season without giving up any points.

Wolverines blow out the Gators

The Michigan Wolverines are going to roll in this game. The Florida Gators are in big troubles, as they cannot score points. Florida was one of the worst offensive teams in NCAA Football near the end of the season. Michigan is motivated to win, especially in Coach Harbaugh’s first full season. The Wolverines will use this win to springboard into a huge season next year. There are a ton of questions for Florida, and this is going to be ugly. The bet for this game is the Michigan Wolverines -3 over the Florida Gators since why lay 4 when you can buy down to 3.

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  • The Pick:  Michigan / Florida Under 41
 
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Kirby Smart takes over in Athens

Mark Richt is gone as the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, and former Alabama coordinator Kirby Smart is in. Smart will not be leading the team in this game, but after this, his leadership will be huge in Georgia. The Bulldogs still won 9 games this season, and have wins over Auburn and Georgia Tech. Georgia comes into this game on a four game winning streak. The last loss for the Bulldogs was against the Florida Gators. The Bulldogs are throwing for 187.1 yards per game, while rushing for 194.3. After losing Todd Gurley to the NFL, they added Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. Chubb got hurt early in the season, which led Michel to over 1,000 rushing yards. The Bulldogs ranked 9th in the nation in defense, allowing just 16.9 points per game.

Nittany Lions Looking to Snap Losing Streak

The Penn State Nittany Lions are looking to get back in the win column to wrap up the season. The Nittany Lions won against Illinois 39-0, but then fell at Northwestern, with Michigan and then at Michigan State to finish the season. The Nittany Lions are scoring 23.7 points per game, which is one of the worst in college football. Defensively, Penn State is allowing teams just 21.7 points per game. Christian Hackenberg is going to play in the NFL. Before that, he has one last college football game. The quarterback needs just 114 yards to reach 2,500 on the season. His top target this season has been receiver Chris Goodwin. Goodwin needs 32 receiving yards to reach 1,000 on the season.

Bet the Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs are under the leadership of new coaching. While Penn State had a nice season, they struggled down the stretch, and I find it hard to imagine they are going to be much improved for this game. Georgia with a win could grab their 10th win of the season, which would be nice for those involved. Look for the Bulldogs to roll in this game over the Penn State Nittany Lions. The bet for the Taxslayer Bowl, which is the first game of the day on January 2nd is the Georgia Bulldogs -6 over the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The Pick: Georgia -6
 
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AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL

KANSAS STATE vs. ARKANSAS
Saturday, Jan 2 3:20 p.m. ET
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The Kansas State Wildcats are 6-6, and finished 6th in the Big 12. Kansas State beat West Virginia in their season finale to wrap up a 6 win season. For Arkansas, they are 7-5 on the season. Out of the SEC – West, Arkansas finished third. The Razorbacks are coming into the game fresh off a blowout win over Missouri, where they allowed just a single field goal. Arkansas has won five of their last six games.

Bielema leads the Hogs

Brett Bielema is the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. The former Wisconsin head coach was under heat early in the season, but wins in five of their final six games cooled that off. During that stretch, Arkansas beat Auburn, Ole Miss, LSU and Missouri. A win in this bowl game could really catapult the Razorbacks to a strong 2016. Brandon Allen threw for more than 3,100 yards on the season. Allen’s top target was Drew Morgan, with 751 yards and 10 touchdowns, on 55 receptions. The Razorbacks run game was also sharp, with more than 192 yards per game. Alex Collins needs 108 in this game to reach 1,500.

Wildcats Finished Strong

The Kansas State Wildcats finished strong with wins in their final three games to become bowl eligible. The Wildcats started the season 3-0, before losing 6 in a row. Wins at the end of the season over Iowa State, Kansas State and West Virginia got them to this January 2nd game. The Wildcats were one of the worst passing teams in all of college football, with 177.1 per game. Quarterback Joe Hubener needs 167 in this game to reach just 2,000 on the season. What Kansas State did best this season was run the football. The Kansas State running back most effective was Charles Jones, with a team high 656 yards.
Razorbacks in a blowout

Arkansas Rolls over Kansas State

The Kansas State Wildcats had problems all season long. They had a tough time defending teams, and were not great offensively. The Razorbacks seemed to be a team that improved throughout the season. The Razorbacks should have no problem getting the football up and down the field on the Wildcats. Kansas State is going to struggle in this game, and the result is going to be a blowout. The bet in this game is the Arkansas Razorbacks -12 over the Kansas State Wildcats.


The Pick: Arkansas -12
 
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VALERO ALAMO BOWL

OREGON vs. TCU
Saturday, Jan 2 6:45 p.m. ET
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The 15th ranked Oregon Ducks come into the game with a 9-3 record. The Ducks are second in the Pac-12 North. Oregon is coming off a 52-42 win over the Oregon State Beavers last week. The Ducks have won six in a row since their October 10th loss to the Washington State Cougars. For TCU, they are 10-2 on the season, and third place in the Big 12. The Horned Frogs are coming off a thrilling double overtime win over the Baylor Bears. The Horned Frogs losses came at Oklahoma State and then again on the road at Oklahoma. This game is slated to be aired on ESPN.

TCU with Home Field Advantage

With this game being played in San Antonio, the Horned Frogs of TCU have got to have a distinct home field advantage. The Horned Frogs lost two of their final four games of the season to fall into this January 2nd game. TCU will be without their quarterback Trevone Boykin, and also top receiver Joshua Doctson. Both players will likely be drafted in the NFL Draft on the first day this Spring. Boykin finished with over 3,500 passing yards, with 1,327 of them to Doctson. Doctson also caught 14 touchdown passes. The Horned Frogs are coming off a thrilling 28-21 win over Baylor with quarterback Chris Johnson behind center. Running back Aaron Green will be a huge factor in this game. He wrapped up a regular season with over 1,100 yards.

Ducks Seeking 7th straight Win

Oregon is seeking their 7th straight win. Many were questioning whether the Ducks were going to remain elite or not following their loss to Washington State. After that, wins over Washington, Stanford and USC, with three others got them looking upwards. The Ducks are ranked 5th in the country in rushing yards, with 287 per game. The top running back for Oregon is Royce Freeman, with over 1,700 yards and 14 touchdowns. Quarterback Vernon Adams is also dangerous with his legs. The Ducks scored 43.2 points per game, which was 6th in the nation. The Oregon Ducks finished the regular season ranked 15th in the nation.

Take the Horned Frogs in a Thriller

This game is going to be tremendous. Personally, I am most excited for this game than about any other bowl game. These two teams were legitimate national title contenders at the beginning of the season. Had it not been for injuries, these two teams could have been in the finals. These two teams are tremendous scoring teams, and look for them to air it out. It’s a shame the two teams are not completely healthy, because this would be an absolute shoot-out. In the end though, in a fun game the bet for this game is the TCU Horned Frogs. The bet of TCU MoneyLine over the Oregon Ducks is our bet.


The Pick: TCU MoneyLine
 
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ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL

OKLAHOMA STATE vs. OLE MISS
Friday, Jan 1 8:30 p.m. ET
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The 16th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys come in with a 10-2 record. The Cowboys finished second in the Big 12 this season, following losses to Baylor and Oklahoma to finish the season. The Ole Miss Rebels are seeking their 10th win of the season. Ole Miss went 9-3 this season, and finished second in the SEC West. The Rebels lost two games in October, to Florida and Memphis, and then against in overtime on November 7th to Arkansas.

Future Bright for Ole Miss

The Ole Miss Rebels have a bright future ahead. The Rebels have the top recruiting class for next season. That will go along well with the players that will return from this years team. The Rebels are passing for more than 333 yards per game, and rushing for an additional 181. The Rebels are scoring 40.4 points per game, which ranked 14th in the nation. Chad Kelly had a great season at the quarterback spot, as he needs just 260 passing yards to get to 1,000. La’Quon Treadwell is going to be one the top picks in the NFL Draft this season, and is likely going to finish the season with more than 1,100 receiving yards. The Rebels are looking to finish the season with three straight wins.

Cowboys Offensive Powerhouse

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are led by their head coach Mike Gundy. Gundy’s teams have always been one of the best offensive teams in all of college football. The Cowboys are passing for more than 357 yards per game, rushing for 132.2 yards and scoring more than 41 points per game. Quarterback Mason Rudolph will need to throw for 409 yards in this game to reach 4,000 on the season. J.W. Walsh has been the goal line quarterback for the Cowboys most of the season. The Cowboys allowed 51.5 points per game in their last two games, which were both losses.

Take Ole Miss

The Cowboys and Rebels should have a fun game in this one. This is a big game, and the games in New Orleans, typically play out as very exciting, competitive games. The passing game of the Oklahoma State Cowboys will be fun to see against a SEC defense. The Ole Miss Rebels can score at will as well. This game is likely not going to be close. The passing game for Oklahoma State will make this a high scoring game, but the Rebels will cause enough turnovers and take care of the football enough to win. The bet for this game is the Ole Miss Rebels -6 over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Really like this game all bowl season and think it should also go under the number. Not enamored with Oklahoma State and thats the way we see it.

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Note: We have zigged a few times this bowl season when we should have zagged and it has cost us a winner. The power numbers that we post on the forums and elsewhere are truly what should be the play but since these are our plays and our way of thinking we often sway for emotional reasons or just being plain stupid. If you are looking for the bowl plays based only on numbers please utilize the power rankings. Click here: https://spookyexpress.com/sports-betting-news/ncaa-football/8293-spooky-express-bowl-selections-and-power-ratings/

The Pick: Ole Miss -6

The Pick: Ole Miss/Oklahoma Under 70
 
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enjoy your work every year!!
 
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Thanks George!

Lean under 58 Arkansas game
 
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Thanks Jordan! Except for a couple of bad days it's been a fun bowl season! The Big one is left.........
 
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

CLEMSON vs. ALABAMA
Monday, Jan 11 8:30 p.m. ET
ESPN
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This is the national championship game, and will feature a Clemson Tigers team that is looking to become the first team in college football history to finish the season with a 15-0 record. The Alabama Crimson Tide are 13-1, and winners of the SEC. The Crimson Tide shut out Michigan State on Friday in the Semi Finals. Alabama’s lone loss came to the Ole Miss Rebels, who won the Sugar Bowl easily over Oklahoma State. For the Clemson Tigers, they are winners of the Atlantic Coast Conference, and coming off a win over Oklahoma in the Semi Final.

Tigers love the Underdog Role

The Clemson Tigers, led by their head coach Dabo Swinney have loved the role of the underdog. The Tigers continue to win games in impressive fashion. Clemson scored 37 in their last game over Oklahoma, and have scored 33 or more in their last five games. On the season, the Tigers are scoring 38.5 points per game. The defense for the Tigers is underrated, as they ranked 18th in the nation, allowing 20.2 points per game. Clemson has allowed under 30 points in 11 of their 14 games this season. The Tigers are led by their quarterback DeShaun Watson. Watson finished third in the Heisman voting behind Derrick Henry and Christian McCaffrey. On the season, Watson has thrown for more than 3,500 yards and 30 touchdowns. Watson also finished with more than 1,000 rushing yards. Wayne Gallman has had a nice season as the leading running back for the Tigers. Gallman has 1,330 yards during the regular season and 10 touchdowns. The Tigers rank 23rd in both passing yards per game, and rushing yards per game.

Crimson Tide Solid in Every Facet

To no surprise, Nick Saban and his Crimson Tide are solid in all aspects of the game of football. The offense is scoring 34.1 points per game, while the defense for the Crimson Tide is allowing just 14.4 points per game. The defense ranks third in all of the nation. In their most recent win over Michigan State, the Crimson Tide recorded their second shut-out of the season. In the last 7 games for Alabama, they are allowing just 10 points per game. Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry rushed the football 339 times this season, and recorded just shy of 2,000 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. The quarterback, Jake Coker is coming off one of his best college performances over Michigan State. Coker had a quarterback rating of more than 60 on the season. Alabama started the regular season with a win in Dallas over Wisconsin, out of the Big Ten.

Take the Points, Bet on Tigers

It’s a little surprising that the Alabama Crimson Tide are nearly a touchdown favorite over the Clemson Tigers. While the Alabama Crimson Tide have all the nationally known fanfare, the Clemson Tigers have been under looked all season long. DeShaun Watson is going to create all sorts of problems for the tough Crimson Tide defense. The bet for this game is going to be to take the points. We have Clemson coming away as the outright winner, so a good bet to look at here is the moneyline for Clemson. The final bet for this game is the Clemson Tigers +7 over the Alabama Crimson Tide. We also happen to have futures at 30-1 on Clemson among the 3 selections we made in August, the others being Baylor and Oklahoma State. So lets go Tigers!!


The Pick: Clemson +7
 
 
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Last game of the bowl season folks!!

Clemson +7

Let's hit this to crown another successful campaign!

Good Luck to all tonight - stay tuned for any updates and total plays.....
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