With the following set of bowl video games, we’re getting nearer and nearer to those that matter, or at the least those which might be much less gimmicky. I nonetheless encourage you all to tread rigorously with these video games as key personnel availability can and does change. Who would have thought that Kansas vs. UNLV could possibly be attention-grabbing on the gridiron too.
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Fast Lane Bowl
Bowling Inexperienced Falcons vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers
2 p.m. ET
Greatest Guess: Golden Gophers -4.5
Minnesota is on this sport by default, they solely completed the season 5-7, however there weren’t sufficient groups with profitable data (and apparently being good at school nonetheless issues). Nonetheless, when the MAC goes towards the Large Ten it’s not often good for the MAC. I’m taking a look at a stout Minnesota protection to maintain the Falcons at bay whereas the offense does simply sufficient to get the win. The Gophers’ losses had been all to groups within the Large Ten this season and should you take out video games towards the very best of the very best (Ohio State and Michigan). They had been very aggressive. You don’t have to observe a 5-7 staff play however you may again them this week.
Extra: Bowling Inexperienced meets Minnesota in return to Fast Lane Bowl
First Responder Bowl
Texas State Bobcats vs. Rice Owls
5:30 p.m. ET
Greatest Guess: Over 59.5
Texas State is within the prime 10 in scoring offense this season and their common sport rating is about 70 factors per sport. Rice is just not as prolific offensively, and higher on protection, however I discover it arduous to see how this sport goes to see simply modest scoring although layoffs can induce that. A lot travelled quarterback Rice QB JT Daniels is just not going to play for the Owls, however his backup has expertise and greater than sufficient time to organize. This sport goes to simply be a few groups from Texas going up and down the sphere towards one another.
Extra: Rice seeks redemption in First Responder Bowl vs. Texas State
