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Gator Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 20 Virginia (10-3) battles No. 25 Missouri (8-4) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. A ranked rushing duel pits UVA’s J’Mari Taylor against Mizzou’s Ahmad Hardy, but Virginia’s veteran QB Chandler Morris and roster health tip the scales for a close upset win. Prediction: Virginia 26, Missouri 23. Continue reading →

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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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