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Picking Every Bowl: Cotton Bowl, Alabama vs. Cincinnati

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Goodyear Cotton Bowl December 31 Alabama (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (13-0), AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, 3:30 p.m., ESPN Alabama -13.5 – O/U 57.5 After all of the speculation and hype, it’s finally “game on.” The conventional wisdom in this game is … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Sun Bowl, Washington State vs. Central Michigan

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl December 31 Washington State (7-5) vs. Central Michigan (8-4), Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas, noon, CBS Washington State -7 – O/U 57.5 Kudos to the Sun Bowl organizers for being creative in keeping this game … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Gator Bowl, Wake Forest vs. Rutgers

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl December 31 Wake Forest (10-3) vs. Rutgers (5-7), TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, Fla., 11 a.m., ESPN Wake Forest -16.5 – O/U 63 This is one of two games that almost wasn’t (the other being today’s Sun Bowl). … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Las Vegas Bowl, Arizona State vs. Wisconsin

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl December 30 Arizona State (10-2) vs. Wisconsin (10-3), Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada, 10:30 p.m., ESPN Wisconsin -6 – O/U 41 Stingy defenses will be on display Thursday night when Wisconsin and Arizona State square off. … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Peach Bowl, Michigan State vs Pittsburgh

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl December 30 Michigan State (10-2) vs. Pittsburgh (11-2), Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 7 p.m., ESPN Michigan State -3 – O/U 57.5 These opt-outs are getting a bit ridiculous. In days of yore, players stayed with their teams throughout … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Music City Bowl, Purdue vs. Tennessee

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Transperfect Music City Bowl December 30 Purdue (8-4) vs. Tennessee (7-5), Nissan Stadium, Nashville, 3 p.m., ESPN Tennessee -6 – O/U 64.5 Playing at home helps. Tennessee won’t be in Knoxville for this game, but they will be in friendly … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Duke’s Mayo Bowl, North Carolina vs. South Carolina

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Duke’s Mayo Bowl December 30 North Carolina (6-6) vs. South Carolina (6-6), Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., 11:30 a.m., ESPN North Carolina -10 – O/U 57 North vs. South is always an intriguing battle, even when it’s North Carolina … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Alamo Bowl, Oklahoma vs. Oregon

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Valero Alamo Bowl December 29 Oklahoma (10-2) vs. Oregon (10-3), Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, 9:15 p.m., ESPN Oklahoma -6.5 – O/U 63.5 The Alamo Bowl is one of the best early bowls every year, generally because it pairs two of … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Cheez-It Bowl, Clemson vs. Iowa State

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Cheez-It Bowl December 29 Clemson (9-3) vs. Iowa State (7-5), Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla, 5:45 p.m., ESPN Clemson -2.5 – O/U 44.5 Oh, what could have been. Clemson spent the first half of the season figuring out its offense, … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Pinstripe Bowl, Maryland vs. Virginia Tech

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

New Era Pinstripe Bowl December 29 Maryland (6-6) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6), Yankee Stadium, New York City, 2:15 p.m., ESPN Maryland -4 – O/U 55 Years ago, teams like Maryland and Virginia Tech wouldn’t have dreamed of playing in a … Continue reading →

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