Outback Bowl, Auburn (-7.5) vs Northwestern
I don't know anything about Northwestern, but as a general rule I'm not taking them to beat an SEC team. The touchdown spread, however, makes it interesting. However, I think Auburn has enough motivation in this game to come out focused and ready, and I think Chizik really wants this game to continue to quiet his doubters from a year ago. Big Bob's pick: Auburn
Gator Bowl, West Virginia (-2.5) vs Florida State
This game is everything that is wrong with college bowls. NEITHER of these teams deserve to be in a Jan 1 bowl game ahead of others in their conference who were sent to lesser bowls. As for the game, FSU gave up 200+ yards on the ground to Carolina; I just don't see how they can stop Noel Devine, even if it is Bowden's last game. Big Bob's pick: West Virginia
Capital One Bowl, Penn State (-2.5) vs LSU
Seriously? LSU is getting points in this game? I love picking against the Big Ten under any circumstances, but this is too easy. Big Bob's pick: LSU
Rose Bowl, Oregon (-3.5) vs Ohio State
This is tough for me. I usually love to pick against Tressellball because I think it is far too conservative to beat other ranked teams, but here it may work. Oregon doesn't have too many players (or any) that have played on a stage like the Rose Bowl, and Tressell's game plan may just be the perfect way to entice the Ducks into enough mistakes to lose. Like, for example, punching players in the face. Big Bob's pick: Ohio State. Can't believe I just did that.
Sugar Bowl, Florida (-10.5) vs Cincinnati
This is a great bowl matchup because the outcome could really impact the seasons to come. If the Bearkitties come to N'Orleans and knock off the Gators, then it will give credence to both the Big East and "lesser-known" undefeated teams who are hoping for BCS Championship game births in the future. If Florida blows out Cincy, the opposite effect will occur. I really like Brian Kelly and all that he did with this team, but he's not there any more and I just don't see how the Bearcats keep this close. Ten points is a lot to give up in the Sugar Bowl, but I gotta do it. Big Bob's pick: Florida.
Updated Records:
Found: 12-8
Oltzy: 9-11
Byrum: 5-15
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