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New Mexico Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 25 North Texas (11-2) faces San Diego State (6-6) in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m. ET on ESPN. The nation’s top offense, led by QB Drew Mestemaker, chases a program-record 12th win—and with a personal family tie to UNT (my parents met and married there), I’m all in on the Mean Green pulling away. Prediction: North Texas 41, San Diego State 27. Continue reading →

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Arizona Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (8-5) face the Fresno State Bulldogs (8-4) in the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl on Dec. 27 at 4:30 p.m. ET on The CW. Defending champs Miami chase history, but Fresno’s elite defense and minimal opt-outs prevail. Prediction: Fresno State 24, Miami (Ohio) 17. Continue reading →

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Pop Tarts Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 22 Georgia Tech (9-3) faces No. 12 BYU (11-2) in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Playoff-snubbed powerhouses clash with explosive offenses and stout defenses—minimal opt-outs promise a thriller. Prediction: BYU 34, Georgia Tech 27. Continue reading →

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Fenway Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The UConn Huskies (9-3) face the Army Black Knights (6-6) in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Dec. 27 at 2:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. Two triple-option attacks clash at Fenway Park, but UConn’s key opt-outs—including QB Joe Fagnano—give Army’s elite ground game the edge. Prediction: Army 27, UConn 13. Continue reading →

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Pinstripe Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-4) face the East Carolina Pirates (8-4) in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN. Pitt’s stout defense meets ECU’s top-ranked havoc unit, but the Pirates’ key opt-outs—including QB Katin Houser—tilt the scales. Prediction: Pittsburgh 34, East Carolina 20. Continue reading →

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Military Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Pittsburgh Panthers (8-4) face the East Carolina Pirates (8-4) in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN. Pitt’s stout defense meets ECU’s top-ranked havoc unit, but the Pirates’ key opt-outs—including QB Katin Houser—tilt the scales. Prediction: Pittsburgh 34, East Carolina 20. Continue reading →

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First Responder Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The FIU Panthers (7-5) face the UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. A former C-USA rivalry renews with explosive offenses—FIU powered by RB Kejon Owens (top-10 FBS rushing)—but depleted defenses due to opt-outs could lead to a high-scoring shootout. Prediction: FIU 38, UTSA 34. Continue reading →

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Rate Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The FIU Panthers (7-5) face the UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. A former C-USA rivalry renews with explosive offenses—FIU powered by RB Kejon Owens (top-10 FBS rushing)—but depleted defenses due to opt-outs could lead to a high-scoring shootout. Prediction: FIU 38, UTSA 34. Continue reading →

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Game Above Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Central Michigan Chippewas (7-5) take on the Northwestern Wildcats (6-6) in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Dec. 26 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN. A classic MAC vs. Big Ten clash of run-heavy, defensive-minded teams promises a gritty, low-scoring battle. Prediction: Northwestern 27, Central Michigan 17. Continue reading →

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Hawai’i Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The Hawai‘i Bowl brings one of college football’s most unique settings into sharp focus. California arrives with a tougher résumé, but Hawai‘i gets more than just a crowd — this is a true home game in Honolulu. The Golden Bears have been wildly inconsistent all season, while the Rainbow Warriors are built to win close games on their own field. If this one comes down to the final minutes, Hawai‘i’s edge in comfort, confidence, and kicking could be the difference. Continue reading →

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