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Posted on 12/3/12 at 3:36 am to lsutigertalk
Posted on 12/3/12 at 3:36 am to lsutigertalk
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1. Discover BCS National Championship Game
Notre Dame vs. Alabama
Jan. 7: ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET, Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Fla.
Undefeated Notre Dame tries to end No. 2 Alabama's attempt at winning back-to-back BCS national championships and the SEC's streak of six BCS titles in a row. The Crimson Tide is 1-5 against the Fighting Irish, including four losses by legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.
3. AT&T Cotton Bowl
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma
Jan. 4: Fox, 8 p.m. ET, Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Most Texas A&M fans probably would have preferred a bowl game against longtime rival Texas, but they'll settle for playing former Big 12 foe Oklahoma. Aggies quarterback Johnny "Football" Manziel is expected to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday.
4. Chick-fil-A Bowl
LSU vs. Clemson
Dec. 31: ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET, Georgia Dome, Atlanta
No. 14 Clemson will try to put last season's Orange Bowl debacle -- a 70-33 loss to West Virginia -- in its rearview mirror for good. No. 8 LSU is 5-0 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, including a 38-3 rout of Georgia Tech in 2008.
5. Outback Bowl
South Carolina vs. Michigan
Jan. 1: ESPN, 1 p.m. ET, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
Who can't wait to watch Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney chasing Wolverines quarterback/running back Denard Robinson all over the field? The No. 10 Gamecocks will be making their fourth appearance in the Outback Bowl since 2001.
7. Allstate Sugar Bowl
Louisville vs. Florida
Jan. 2: ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
The No. 3 Gators' only defeat was a 17-9 loss to Georgia on Oct. 27. Cardinals coach Charlie Strong is a former Florida defensive coordinator, who helped the Gators win BCS national championships in 2006 and '08.
9. Capital One Bowl
Georgia vs. Nebraska
Jan. 1: ABC, 1 p.m. ET, Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla.
Which is going to put up more resistance on New Year's Day? Nebraska's defense, which allowed 539 rushing yards in a 70-31 loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game? Or the Bulldogs, who had their hearts ripped out in a 32-28 loss to Alabama in the SEC championship game?
12. TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl
Mississippi State vs. Northwestern
Jan. 1, ESPN2, 12 p.m. ET, EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla.
The No. 20 Wildcats are still looking for their first bowl victory since winning the 1949 Rose Bowl. The Bulldogs have lost four of their last five games, but blasted Michigan 52-14 in the 2011 Gator Bowl.
21. Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
NC State vs. Vanderbilt
Dec. 31: ESPN, noon ET, LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.
The Wolfpack are excited to have a new coach; the Commodores are happy they're keeping theirs. Vanderbilt's James Franklin signed a contract extension Sunday after leading the Commodores to back-to-back bowl games for the first time in school history. They won't have to travel far to play the Wolfpack, who will be led by interim coach Dana Bible. Former Northern Illinois coach Dave Doeren was hired as Tom O'Brien's replacement on Saturday.
24. BBVA Compass Bowl
Pittsburgh vs. Ole Miss
Jan. 5: ESPN, 1 p.m. ET, Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala.
Despite finishing 6-6, the Panthers and Rebels were pretty competitive under their first-year coaches. Paul Chryst nearly guided the Panthers to an upset of Notre Dame before falling 29-26 in three overtimes. Hugh Freeze nearly pulled off two upsets at Ole Miss, losing to Texas A&M 30-27 and LSU 41-35.
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These rankings are terrible.
then make your own so we can see how terrible they are.
This post was edited on 12/3/12 at 3:41 am
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Posted on 12/3/12 at 3:51 am to Dr RC
I guess it isn't their fault the games are so terrible. But I still see the #4, 5, 7, and 9 games on this list being blowouts. If we are talking the BEST match-ups, the Kent State vs Arkansas State game will be a closer game than all of these.
Posted on 12/3/12 at 4:22 am to Dr RC
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1. Discover BCS National Championship Game
Notre Dame vs. Alabama
Jan. 7: ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET, Sun Life Stadium, Miami, Fla.
Undefeated Notre Dame tries to end No. 2 Alabama's attempt at winning back-to-back BCS national championships and the SEC's streak of six BCS titles in a row. The Crimson Tide is 1-5 against the Fighting Irish, including four losses by legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.
Alabama is definitely going to win this game.
I can't put a predicted spread because I already know what it is.
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3. AT&T Cotton Bowl
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma
Jan. 4: Fox, 8 p.m. ET, Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Most Texas A&M fans probably would have preferred a bowl game against longtime rival Texas, but they'll settle for playing former Big 12 foe Oklahoma. Aggies quarterback Johnny "Football" Manziel is expected to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday
TAMU will definitely win this game.
Predicted spread: TAMU-4.5
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4. Chick-fil-A Bowl
LSU vs. Clemson
Dec. 31: ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET, Georgia Dome, Atlanta
No. 14 Clemson will try to put last season's Orange Bowl debacle -- a 70-33 loss to West Virginia -- in its rearview mirror for good. No. 8 LSU is 5-0 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, including a 38-3 rout of Georgia Tech in 2008.
I think Clemson has a puncher's chance in this game, but Les Miles' bowl record is outstanding.
Predicted spread: LSU-5.5
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5. Outback Bowl
South Carolina vs. Michigan
Jan. 1: ESPN, 1 p.m. ET, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
Who can't wait to watch Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney chasing Wolverines quarterback/running back Denard Robinson all over the field? The No. 10 Gamecocks will be making their fourth appearance in the Outback Bowl since 2001.
I cannot imagine a set of circumstances where South Carolina loses this game.
Predicted spread: South Carolina-8.5
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7. Allstate Sugar Bowl
Louisville vs. Florida
Jan. 2: ESPN, 8:30 p.m. ET, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
The No. 3 Gators' only defeat was a 17-9 loss to Georgia on Oct. 27. Cardinals coach Charlie Strong is a former Florida defensive coordinator, who helped the Gators win BCS national championships in 2006 and '08.
Louisville has no business being on the same field as Florida. So long as Florida takes this game seriously, they should completely dominate UL.
Predicted spread: Florida-13.5
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9. Capital One Bowl
Georgia vs. Nebraska
Jan. 1: ABC, 1 p.m. ET, Florida Citrus Bowl, Orlando, Fla.
Which is going to put up more resistance on New Year's Day? Nebraska's defense, which allowed 539 rushing yards in a 70-31 loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game? Or the Bulldogs, who had their hearts ripped out in a 32-28 loss to Alabama in the SEC championship game?
Similarly, Nebraska really shouldn't be able to keep this game competitive. UGA is better at every position. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Predicted spread: UGA-12.5
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12. TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl
Mississippi State vs. Northwestern
Jan. 1, ESPN2, 12 p.m. ET, EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Fla.
The No. 20 Wildcats are still looking for their first bowl victory since winning the 1949 Rose Bowl. The Bulldogs have lost four of their last five games, but blasted Michigan 52-14 in the 2011 Gator Bowl.
Mississippi State might lose this game.
predicted spread: MSU-3.5
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21. Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
NC State vs. Vanderbilt
Dec. 31: ESPN, noon ET, LP Field, Nashville, Tenn.
The Wolfpack are excited to have a new coach; the Commodores are happy they're keeping theirs. Vanderbilt's James Franklin signed a contract extension Sunday after leading the Commodores to back-to-back bowl games for the first time in school history. They won't have to travel far to play the Wolfpack, who will be led by interim coach Dana Bible. Former Northern Illinois coach Dave Doeren was hired as Tom O'Brien's replacement on Saturday.
I expect Vandy to win this game, but it isn't outside the realm of possibility for NC State to pull off what would definitely be an upset.
Predicted spread: Vandy-3.5
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24. BBVA Compass Bowl
Pittsburgh vs. Ole Miss
Jan. 5: ESPN, 1 p.m. ET, Legion Field, Birmingham, Ala.
Despite finishing 6-6, the Panthers and Rebels were pretty competitive under their first-year coaches. Paul Chryst nearly guided the Panthers to an upset of Notre Dame before falling 29-26 in three overtimes. Hugh Freeze nearly pulled off two upsets at Ole Miss, losing to Texas A&M 30-27 and LSU 41-35.
There is zero chance of Ole Miss losing this game.
Predicted spread: Ole Miss-7.5
Posted on 12/3/12 at 4:30 am to Dr RC
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5. Outback Bowl
South Carolina vs. Michigan
Jan. 1: ESPN, 1 p.m. ET, Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
Who can't wait to watch Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney chasing Wolverines quarterback/running back Denard Robinson all over the field? The No. 10 Gamecocks will be making their fourth appearance in the Outback Bowl since 2001.
Also known as making our 2nd Outback Bowl appearance since 2001, and our 4th since 1999 (2000, 2001, 2008, 2012)......
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