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GILDAN NEW MEXICO BOWL
Dec. 17, 2011 | 2:00 PM ET ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.

Temple
(8-4, 5-3 MAC)
Vs.
Wyoming
(8-4, 5-2 MWC

Prediction: I like Temples rushing attack and overall defense  , only allowing 13.8 points a game. Wyoming is averaging 27 PPG. They are a running team which I think works in Temples favor. 
My Pick: Temple W

ESPN R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL
Dec. 17, 2011 | 9:00 PM ET NEW ORLEANS

SDSU
(8-4, 4-3 MWC)
vs.
La Lafayette
(8-4, 6-2 Sun Belt)

My Thoughts: La Lafayette's defense has given up over 29.8 PPG, the Cajuns rush defense gave up over 150 rushing yards 6 times this years. Ronnie Hillman RB for SDSU rushed for over 6 times and scored multiple TD's in 7 games. He should have a great day rushing.

Prediction: SDSU L

ESPN San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia
Dec. 21, 2011 | 8:00 PM ET SAN DIEGO

TCU
(10-2, 7-0 MWC)
vs.
La Tech
(8-4, 6-1 WAC)

My Thoughts: La. Tech has been hot as of late winning their last 7 games. Tech doesn't really have a quality win. TCU comes into the game AVG. over 40 PPG. La Tech gave up 35 to Houston and 44 to Hawaii in losses.

Prediction: TCU W

ESPN SHERATON HAWAII BOWL
Dec. 24, 2011 | 8:00 PM ET HONOLULU

Nevada
(7-5, 5-2 WAC)
vs.
So Miss
(11-2, 6-2 C-USA)

My thoughts: USM is the C-USA Champ. Coming off a win vs, Houston in the tittle game. Nevada is a run oriented team. USM defense has been stout against the run only giving up 3.1 YDS per Carry. 

Prediction: Southern Miss. W

ESPN LITTLE CAESARS BOWL
Dec. 27, 2011 | 4:30 PM ET DETROIT

W Michigan
(7-5, 5-3 MAC)
vs.
Purdue
(6-6, 4-4 Big Ten)


My Thoughts: Looking at common opponents. W Mich. lost to both Mich. and Illinois. Purdue lost to Mich. and beat Illinois. W. Mich has passed for almost 4000 yards this season. Purdue gives up 202 yds a game passing. 

Prediction: Purdue W

ESPN Military Bowl -- Pres. by Northrop Grumman
Dec. 28, 2011 | 4:30 PM ET WASHINGTON, D.C.

Toledo
(8-4, 7-1 MAC)
vs.
Air Force
(7-5, 3-4 MWC)


Prediction: Toledo W

ESPNCHAMPS SPORTS BOWL
Dec. 29, 2011 | 5:30 PM ET ORLANDO, FLA.

Florida St
(8-4, 5-3 ACC)
vs.
N Dame
(8-4)

Prediction: Florida State W

ESPN BELL HELICOPTER ARMED FORCES BOWL
Dec. 30, 2011 | 12:00 PM ET DALLAS

BYU
(9-3)
vs.
Tulsa
(8-4, 7-1 C-USA)

My Thoughts: Tulsa comes into the game 23rd in points scored and rushing YDS per game. BYU comes into the game only giving up 20.3 PPG, but they haven't faced many high powered offenses. 

Prediction: Tulsa L

ESPN Franklin American Mortgage Music City
Dec. 30, 2011 | 6:40 PM ET NASHVILLE, TENN.

Miss St
(6-6, 2-6 SEC)
vs.
W Forest
(6-6, 5-3 ACC)

My Thoughts: Miss. St. is only giving up 18 PPG. The Bulldogs rushing attack should dominate the Wake D. In 5 of Wakes 6 losses, over 175 rushing YDS.

Prediction: Miss St. W

ESPN MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL OF TEXAS
Dec. 31, 2011 | 12:00 PM ET HOUSTON

Texas A&M
(6-6, 4-5 Big 12)
vs.
N'western
(6-6, 3-5 Big Ten)

My Thoughts: A&M is playing in Houston, basically a home game for them. The Aggie's high powered offenses should be to much for Northwestern to handle. In 5 of 6 losses the Wildcats gave up over 30 points. 

Prediction: Texas A&M W

ABC AutoZone LIBERTY BOWL
Dec. 31, 2011 | 3:30 PM ET MEMPHIS, TENN.

Cincy
(9-3, 5-2 Big East)
vs.
Vanderbilt
(6-6, 2-6 SEC)

My Thoughts: One of the tougher games to pick to this point. Collaros is back for UC. 4 of Vandy's losses have been under a touchdown. TO's will probally determine the winner of this game. 

Prediction: Vanderbilt L

ESPN Chick-fil-A BOWL
Dec. 31, 2011 | 7:30 PM ET ATLANTA

Virginia
(8-4, 5-3 ACC)
vs.
Auburn
(7-5, 4-4 SEC)

My Thoughts: One positive this season for Auburn is their rushing attack. Negative for this game is Dyer is out. They are deep at the position, but id rather see Dyer on the field. Virginia's rushing attack and D should be able to control the clock. 

Prediction: Virginia L

ABC OUTBACK BOWL
Jan. 2, 2012 | 1:00 PM ET TAMPA, FLA.

Mich St
(10-3, 7-1 Big Ten)
vs.
Georgia
(10-3, 7-1 SEC)


Prediction: Georgia L

ESPN2 TAXSLAYER.com GATOR BOWL
Jan. 2, 2012 | 1:00 PM ET JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

Ohio St
(6-6, 3-5 Big Ten)
vs.
Florida
(6-6, 3-5 SEC)


Prediction: Florida W

ESPN TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL
Jan. 2, 2012 | 8:30 PM ET GLENDALE, ARIZ.

Stanford
(11-1, 8-1 Pac-12)
vs.
Oklahoma St.
(11-1, 8-1 Big 12)


Prediction: Oklahoma St. W

ESPN DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL
Jan. 4, 2012 | 8:30 PM ET MIAMI

W Virginia
(9-3, 5-2 Big East)
vs.
Clemson
(10-3, 6-2 ACC)


Prediction: Clemson L

ESPN BBVA COMPASS BOWL
Jan. 7, 2012 | 1:00 PM ET BIRMINGHAM, ALA.

SMU
(7-5, 5-3 C-USA)
vs.
Pittsburgh
(6-6, 4-3 Big East)


Prediction: SMU W

ESPN FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL
Dec. 17, 2011 | 5:30 PM ET BOISE, IDAHO

Ohio
(9-4, 6-2 MAC)
vs.
Utah St
(7-5, 5-2 WAC)

My Thoughts: Two good offenses, should be a high scoring affair. Ohio QB Tettleton and Utah St. RB Turbin will make this a great match-up. 
My Pick: Ohio W

ESPN BEEF 'O' BRADY'S BOWL ST. PETERSBURG
Dec. 20, 2011 | 8:00 PM ET ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

Fla Int'l
(8-4, 5-3 Sun Belt)
vs.
Marshall
(6-6, 5-3 C-USA)

My Thoughts: Marshall is 2-5 in road games/neutral sites. FIU is 4-2 on the road/neutral sites. Marshall is giving up over 30 PPG.T.Y. Hilton should have a solid game.  

Prediction: Fla Int'l L

ESPN MAACO BOWL LAS VEGAS
Dec. 22, 2011 | 8:00 PM ET LAS VEGAS

Arizona St
(6-6, 4-5 Pac-12)
vs.
Boise St
(11-1, 6-1 MWC)

My Thoughts: I was high on ASU, just check out my pre-season predictions. Then the disappointing end of the season came, 4 losses in a row. Plain and simple Boise is going to win this game. 

 Predictions: Boise St. W

ESPN2 Advo Care V100 INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Dec. 26, 2011 | 5:00 PM ET SHREVEPORT, LA.

Missouri
(7-5, 5-4 Big 12)
vs.
UNC
(7-5, 3-5 ACC)

My Thoughts: UNC is only scoring 28 PTS a game. They will need to score at least 32 to keep up with Missouri high powered offense.  

Prediciton: Missouri W

ESPN BELK BOWL
Dec. 27, 2011 | 8:00 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Louisville
(7-5, 5-2 Big East)
vs.
NC State
(7-5, 4-4 ACC)


My Thoughts: Louisville scored over 30 pts, three times. NCST scored over 30 PTS 9 times. Louisville is only giving up 19 PTS per game, while NCST is giving up 24 PTS. 

Prediction: NC State W

ESPN BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION HOLIDAY BOWL
Dec. 28, 2011 | 8:00 PM ET SAN DIEGO

California
(7-5, 4-5 Pac-12)
vs.
Texas
(7-5, 4-5 Big 12)


Prediction: Texas W

ESPN VALERO ALAMO BOWL
Dec. 29, 2011 | 9:00 PM ET SAN ANTONIO

Washington
(7-5, 5-4 Pac-12)
vs.
Baylor
(9-3, 6-3 Big 12)


Prediction: Baylor W

ESPN NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL
Dec. 30, 2011 | 3:20 PM ET BRONX, N.Y.

Rutgers
(8-4, 4-3 Big East)
vs.
Iowa St
(6-6, 3-6 Big 12)

My thoughts: Rutgers D has only given up 18 PPG. But in their last 3 losses giving up 175 or more rushing yds. Iowa St. rushing attack should dominate time of possession. Iowa should be able to with stand the passing attack of the Knights. 

Prediction: Iowa St. L

ESPN INSIGHT BOWL
Dec. 30, 2011 | 10:00 PM ET TEMPE, ARIZ.

Iowa
(7-5, 4-4 Big Ten)
vs.
Oklahoma
(9-3, 6-3 Big 12)

My Thoughts: Landry Jones and OU's passing attack will be tough to for Iowa to stop. Michigan States cousin's passed for over 250 YDS and 3 TD's. Landry should match those stats. 


Prediction: Oklahoma W

CBS HYUNDAI SUN BOWL
Dec. 31, 2011 | 2:00 PM ET EL PASO, TEXAS

Ga Tech
(8-4, 5-3 ACC)
vs.
Utah
(7-5, 4-5 Pac-12)

My Thoughts: Utah may have only given up 19 PPG this year, but they haven't faced an offense like Tech's. Utah gave up over 100 yards 6 times this year. Tech is ranked #2 in rushing yards per game.

Prediction: Ga Tech L

ESPN KRAFT FIGHT HUNGER BOWL
Dec. 31, 2011 | 3:30 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO

Illinois
(6-6, 2-6 Big Ten)
vs.
UCLA
(6-7, 5-4 Pac-12)

My Thoughts: Scheelhaase, should have a field day vs, the UCLA D. In UCLA's 7 losses they have gave up at least 30 points 

Prediction: Illinois W

ESPNU TICKETCITY BOWL
Jan. 2, 2012 | 12:00 PM ET DALLAS

Houston
(12-1, 8-0 C-USA)
vs.
Penn State
(9-3, 6-2 Big Ten)

Houston is #1 in scoring, but looking at their schedule its hard to find a defense that would of stopped them. Penn State has only allowed 15 PPG. Only Northwestern threw for over 300 YDS and they only had one passing TD.

Prediction: Penn State L

ESPN CAPITAL ONE BOWL
Jan. 2, 2012 | 1:00 PM ET ORLANDO, FLA.

Nebraska
(9-3, 5-3 Big Ten)
vs.
S Carolina
(10-2, 6-2 SEC)

My Thoughts: Nebraska has averaged 223 yards on the ground. South Carolina has given up over 200 yards 3 times. In one of their loss to Auburn they gave up 246. 
Prediction: Nebraska L

ESPN ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY VIZIO
Jan. 2, 2012 | 5:00 PM ET PASADENA, CALIF.

Wisconsin
(11-2, 6-2 Big Ten)
vs.
Oregon
(11-2, 8-1 Pac-12)


Prediction: Oregon W

ESPN ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL
Jan. 3, 2012 | 8:30 PM ETNEW ORLEANS

Michigan
(10-2, 6-2 Big Ten)
vs.
Va Tech
(11-2, 7-1 ACC)


Prediction: Michigan W

FOX AT&T COTTON BOWL
Jan. 6, 2012 | 8:00 PM ET ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Kansas St.
(10-2, 7-2 Big 12)
vs.
Arkansas
(10-2, 6-2 SEC)


Prediction: Arkansas W

ESPN GODADDY.com BOWL
Jan. 8, 2012 | 9:00 PM ET MOBILE, ALA.

Arkansas St
(10-2, 8-0 Sun Belt)
vs.
N Illinois
(10-3, 7-1 MAC)


Prediction: N. Illinois W

ESPN ALLSTATE BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Jan. 9, 2012 | 8:30 PM ET NEW ORLEANS

Alabama
(11-1, 7-1 SEC)
vs.
LSU
(13-0, 8-0 SEC)


Prediction: Alabama W

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