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SEC bowls: overview and predictions..
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:12 pm
I think the SEC from 1-14 is deep, but there just isn't much of a difference from 2-13. We have a bunch of good teams, but only 1 great one. This may be a recipe for disaster this bowl season, and one in which the SEC will surely be tested.
St. Petersburg Bowl(Dec. 26)
MSU(5-7) vs Miami Ohio(6-6)
Outlook: Should be an automatic win for the Dawgs, but South Alabama was too. However, Fitz and Aeris Williams were not playing against USA, they may run for 500 combined yards against
Prediction: 56-24 MSU
Independence Bowl(Dec. 26):
Vanderbilt(6-6) vs NC State(6-6)
Outlook:Both teams closed strong with in state rivalry wins over Tennessee and North Carolina, respectively. Judging by the talent gap in last years Belk Bowl between MSU and NC State, I think that Vanderbilt SHOULD win this game. They need to get their RB going early and often, if they can find an early lead they should coast.
Prediction: 27-17 Vanderbilt
Texas Bowl(Dec. 28):
Texas A&M(8-4) vs Kansas State(8-4)
Outlook: Kansas State won 5 of the last 6 with the only loss coming to Oklahoma State in a 43-37 shootout while A&M has lost 4 of their last 6 with the only 2 wins against New Mexico State and UTSA. A&M scares me because they can't win a game post-October against a P5 school, but they are much more talented than KSU.
Prediction: 31-28 Kansas State
Birmingham Bowl(Dec. 29):
South Carolina(6-6) vs USF(10-2)
Outlook: USF's only two losses came from Temple and Navy, who are both very respectable teams this year. South Carolina is an average team but they will have a shot. I really don't like the match up though.
Prediction: 38-28 USF
Belk Bowl(Dec. 29):
Arkansas(7-5) vs Virginia Tech(9-4)
Outlook: VT put up a good fight against Clemson in the ACC Championship game, but I don't know if that is saying much. Virginia Tech has gotten better since their Battle for the Appalachians against UT, but their schedule is pretty weak and doesn't say much for them. They struggled against a physical team in GT and I expect more of the same against Arkansas. Arkansas needs to play a good game, but I think this is their game to lose.
Prediction: 45-31 Arkansas
Liberty Bowl(Dec. 30):
Georgia(7-5) vs TCU(6-6)
Outlook: Georgia is an average SEC team this year, but TCU is hot garbage. TCU may struggle to score 10 points this game, so much for an offensive genious.
Prediction: 24-13 Georgia
Music City Bowl(Dec. 30):
Tennessee(8-4) vs Nebraska(9-3)
Outlook: Battle of the overrated. Tennessee is struggling to keep the team together, and there are obviously a lot of questions surrounding the program. On the other hand, Nebraska has lost 3 of their last 5 (23-17 @ Wisconsin, 62-3 @ Ohio State, and 40-10 @ Iowa), and they were all on the road. Becuase this game is played in Nashville and will basically be a home game for UT, I give them the edge.
Prediction: 27-24 UT
Citrus Bowl(Dec. 31):
LSU(7-4) vs Louisville(9-3):
Outlook: Louisville doesn't have the defensive line to slow down LSU's run game and the tigahs will manage the clock all day, keeping the ball out of Lamar Jackson's hands. I have a feeling that this one may get ugly if Louisville can't slow down the run game.
Prediction: 38-17 LSU
Gator Bowl(Dec. 31):
Kentucky(7-5) vs Georgia Tech(8-4)
Outlook: 3 of GT's 4 losses have come to ranked teams and closed the season out strong with 3 wins @VT, vs Virgina, and @ Georgia. I don't think Kentucky will be able to stop the triple option and I think GT rolls.
Prediction: 35-21 GT
Outback Bowl(Jan. 2)
Florida(8-4) vs Iowa(8-4)
Outlook: Iowa played 4 top 16 teams in their last 5 games and went 3-2 with an 8 point loss to Wisconsin, a blow out loss vs @ Penn State and wins vs Michigan, Illinois and Nebraska. This is going to be a very good matchup and game. If Florida can get some offensive production I like their chances in practically a home game.
Prediction: 17-14 Florida
Sugar Bowl(Jan. 2):
Auburn(8-4) vs Oklahoma(10-2):
Outlook: gonna be a good offensive vs defensive showdown. OU has the #3 scoring offense and Auburn has the #5 scoring defense. However, OU's scoring defense is ranked #75, and that is against Big 12 defenses. I think this might give Auburn the edge, but you never know which Auburn will show up this year.
Prediction: 31-27 Auburn
Peach Bowl(Dec. 31):
Alabama(13-0) vs Washington(12-1):
Outlook: Washington is good, but Bama is in a different league. Washington's heisman hopeful quarterback will throw 3 picks and the game will be over by the end of the 3rd quarter.
Prediction: 38-20 Alabama
By my count that gives the SEC a 9-3 record, which would be good IMO.
St. Petersburg Bowl(Dec. 26)
MSU(5-7) vs Miami Ohio(6-6)
Outlook: Should be an automatic win for the Dawgs, but South Alabama was too. However, Fitz and Aeris Williams were not playing against USA, they may run for 500 combined yards against
Prediction: 56-24 MSU
Independence Bowl(Dec. 26):
Vanderbilt(6-6) vs NC State(6-6)
Outlook:Both teams closed strong with in state rivalry wins over Tennessee and North Carolina, respectively. Judging by the talent gap in last years Belk Bowl between MSU and NC State, I think that Vanderbilt SHOULD win this game. They need to get their RB going early and often, if they can find an early lead they should coast.
Prediction: 27-17 Vanderbilt
Texas Bowl(Dec. 28):
Texas A&M(8-4) vs Kansas State(8-4)
Outlook: Kansas State won 5 of the last 6 with the only loss coming to Oklahoma State in a 43-37 shootout while A&M has lost 4 of their last 6 with the only 2 wins against New Mexico State and UTSA. A&M scares me because they can't win a game post-October against a P5 school, but they are much more talented than KSU.
Prediction: 31-28 Kansas State
Birmingham Bowl(Dec. 29):
South Carolina(6-6) vs USF(10-2)
Outlook: USF's only two losses came from Temple and Navy, who are both very respectable teams this year. South Carolina is an average team but they will have a shot. I really don't like the match up though.
Prediction: 38-28 USF
Belk Bowl(Dec. 29):
Arkansas(7-5) vs Virginia Tech(9-4)
Outlook: VT put up a good fight against Clemson in the ACC Championship game, but I don't know if that is saying much. Virginia Tech has gotten better since their Battle for the Appalachians against UT, but their schedule is pretty weak and doesn't say much for them. They struggled against a physical team in GT and I expect more of the same against Arkansas. Arkansas needs to play a good game, but I think this is their game to lose.
Prediction: 45-31 Arkansas
Liberty Bowl(Dec. 30):
Georgia(7-5) vs TCU(6-6)
Outlook: Georgia is an average SEC team this year, but TCU is hot garbage. TCU may struggle to score 10 points this game, so much for an offensive genious.
Prediction: 24-13 Georgia
Music City Bowl(Dec. 30):
Tennessee(8-4) vs Nebraska(9-3)
Outlook: Battle of the overrated. Tennessee is struggling to keep the team together, and there are obviously a lot of questions surrounding the program. On the other hand, Nebraska has lost 3 of their last 5 (23-17 @ Wisconsin, 62-3 @ Ohio State, and 40-10 @ Iowa), and they were all on the road. Becuase this game is played in Nashville and will basically be a home game for UT, I give them the edge.
Prediction: 27-24 UT
Citrus Bowl(Dec. 31):
LSU(7-4) vs Louisville(9-3):
Outlook: Louisville doesn't have the defensive line to slow down LSU's run game and the tigahs will manage the clock all day, keeping the ball out of Lamar Jackson's hands. I have a feeling that this one may get ugly if Louisville can't slow down the run game.
Prediction: 38-17 LSU
Gator Bowl(Dec. 31):
Kentucky(7-5) vs Georgia Tech(8-4)
Outlook: 3 of GT's 4 losses have come to ranked teams and closed the season out strong with 3 wins @VT, vs Virgina, and @ Georgia. I don't think Kentucky will be able to stop the triple option and I think GT rolls.
Prediction: 35-21 GT
Outback Bowl(Jan. 2)
Florida(8-4) vs Iowa(8-4)
Outlook: Iowa played 4 top 16 teams in their last 5 games and went 3-2 with an 8 point loss to Wisconsin, a blow out loss vs @ Penn State and wins vs Michigan, Illinois and Nebraska. This is going to be a very good matchup and game. If Florida can get some offensive production I like their chances in practically a home game.
Prediction: 17-14 Florida
Sugar Bowl(Jan. 2):
Auburn(8-4) vs Oklahoma(10-2):
Outlook: gonna be a good offensive vs defensive showdown. OU has the #3 scoring offense and Auburn has the #5 scoring defense. However, OU's scoring defense is ranked #75, and that is against Big 12 defenses. I think this might give Auburn the edge, but you never know which Auburn will show up this year.
Prediction: 31-27 Auburn
Peach Bowl(Dec. 31):
Alabama(13-0) vs Washington(12-1):
Outlook: Washington is good, but Bama is in a different league. Washington's heisman hopeful quarterback will throw 3 picks and the game will be over by the end of the 3rd quarter.
Prediction: 38-20 Alabama
By my count that gives the SEC a 9-3 record, which would be good IMO.
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Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:26 pm to DistrictDawg
Hoping for better but right now I'd go with
Miss State
NC State
K State
USF
VA Tech
UGA
UT
LSU
Ga Tech
Iowa
Oklahoma
Bama
So 5-7
Miss State
NC State
K State
USF
VA Tech
UGA
UT
LSU
Ga Tech
Iowa
Oklahoma
Bama
So 5-7
This post was edited on 12/4/16 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:26 pm to DistrictDawg
9-3 record would be good ... Gamecocks are going to have a hard time with USF but it's winnable - could be interesting.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:31 pm to DistrictDawg
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Birmingham Bowl(Dec. 29): South Carolina(6-6) vs USF(10-2) Outlook: USF's only two losses came from Temple and Navy, who are both very respectable teams this year. South Carolina is an average team but they will have a shot. I really don't like the match up though. Prediction: 38-28 USF
They beat Navy, their other loss was FSU.
This post was edited on 12/4/16 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:34 pm to DistrictDawg
Like everyone but Texas A&M, Kentucky and Florida.
Florida's probably gonna get beat down. A&M has a chance if they score a lot.
Kentucky has to stop the option if they do they are better than everyone thinks.
Florida's probably gonna get beat down. A&M has a chance if they score a lot.
Kentucky has to stop the option if they do they are better than everyone thinks.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:34 pm to DistrictDawg
OU beats Auburn and Louisville beats LSU. Other than those I agree.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:38 pm to DistrictDawg
We have a lot of time to prepare for the option. Stoops saw it a lot at FSU. I think we'll be fine.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:42 pm to DistrictDawg
Miss St. should beat Miami ohio.
Vandy should beat NC State in low scoring game.
Kansas St. tops Aggies.
USF will have their way with Gamecocks.
Va. Tech will edge Arkansas.
TCU will plays lights out against Georgia.
Nebraska will be too much for Vols.
LSU will be all over the ville.
Iowa beats a depleted Gator squad.
Kentucky has time to prepare and beat Ga. Tech
Oklahoma clobbers Auburn.
Bama wins big on Huskies.
Vandy should beat NC State in low scoring game.
Kansas St. tops Aggies.
USF will have their way with Gamecocks.
Va. Tech will edge Arkansas.
TCU will plays lights out against Georgia.
Nebraska will be too much for Vols.
LSU will be all over the ville.
Iowa beats a depleted Gator squad.
Kentucky has time to prepare and beat Ga. Tech
Oklahoma clobbers Auburn.
Bama wins big on Huskies.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:44 pm to DistrictDawg
Man there's so much homer shite from the OP, I don't know if he's high or should be in a fricking psych ward. No way Arky, UF, Tennessee and Auburn win. And I'm a Tennessee fan. 
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:44 pm to Bamaboy1965
A&M will kill K State
OU gonna murder Auburn
OU gonna murder Auburn
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:47 pm to DistrictDawg
I agree with you on all of them except I think Oklahoma gets Auburn. Oklahoma is horrible against the pass and good enough against the run. And we know Auburn can't pass. And think VA Tech gets Arkansas. Clemson is more physical than GA Tech. That's a bad example especially since they're an option team.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:47 pm to tWildcat
Mississippi State had plenty of time to prepare for it in the 2014 Orange Bowl. Maybe I'm biased because I had to watch GT run for 10000 yards against us that night. I will say, though, that our DC accepted the same job at Florida after the regular season, so we were without a DC in bowl practice.
Looking back historically, GT is 2-8 in bowl games since 2005, so maybe there is some merit to what you say, although 2 of their last 3 bowl games were wins against MSU and Southern Cal.
Either way, I think Kentucky is a much improved team this season, but I do think that Georgia Tech is the better team. Should be a good game and I'll be rooting for y'all to avenge our Orange Bowl loss.
Looking back historically, GT is 2-8 in bowl games since 2005, so maybe there is some merit to what you say, although 2 of their last 3 bowl games were wins against MSU and Southern Cal.
Either way, I think Kentucky is a much improved team this season, but I do think that Georgia Tech is the better team. Should be a good game and I'll be rooting for y'all to avenge our Orange Bowl loss.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:53 pm to DistrictDawg
I think we win but I can see where you're coming from. Hope we can avenge MSU.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:55 pm to DistrictDawg
I like all of your predictions except I think Florida wins by a bigger margin and Arkansas does not win.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:58 pm to DistrictDawg
I would be much more stoked for a Miami/Ohio vs South Alabama matchup...
Posted on 12/4/16 at 8:58 pm to DistrictDawg
quote:
Maybe I'm biased because I had to watch GT run for 10000 yards against us that night.
It was brutal, to top it off, a bunch of GT fans were at the bar in NOLA where I was watching. Those nerds were obnoxious as hell. All I can say is Go Big Blue!
Posted on 12/4/16 at 9:03 pm to DistrictDawg
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Belk Bowl(Dec. 29):
Arkansas(7-5) vs Virginia Tech(9-4)
Outlook: VT put up a good fight against Clemson in the ACC Championship game, but I don't know if that is saying much. Virginia Tech has gotten better since their Battle for the Appalachians against UT, but their schedule is pretty weak and doesn't say much for them. They struggled against a physical team in GT and I expect more of the same against Arkansas. Arkansas needs to play a good game, but I think this is their game to lose.
Prediction: 45-31 Arkansas
While I thank you for your optimism, this is not happening at all.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 9:13 pm to VOLLeyLLama
Do your homework Bro, none of those predictions are "homer" predictions.
Arkansas vs Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech got smoked by the only SEC team they played and got dominated by a physical team in Georgia Tech. They may be 9-4, but that is with the #94 ranked strength of schedule. There is no reason to believe Arkansas can't win that game if they play for 4 quarters.
Florida vs Iowa: Florida has the #6 total defense and Iowa has the #120 total offense. Like I said, if Florida can get some offensive production they should win this game.
Tennessee vs. Nebraska: This game is basically a push on paper. Nebraska has been terrible on the road and the game is in Tennessee, and that's the only reason I chose Tennessee.
Auburn vs Oklahoma: Auburn has the #6 rushing offense against SEC defenses, and Oklahoma has the #55 rushing defense against Big 12 rushing attacks. I think Auburn will control the line of scrimmage on both ends and win the game. Oklahoma is really not that great, and lets not act like big game Bob has a good track record in games like this, excluding his sugar bowl win against bama.
Arkansas vs Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech got smoked by the only SEC team they played and got dominated by a physical team in Georgia Tech. They may be 9-4, but that is with the #94 ranked strength of schedule. There is no reason to believe Arkansas can't win that game if they play for 4 quarters.
Florida vs Iowa: Florida has the #6 total defense and Iowa has the #120 total offense. Like I said, if Florida can get some offensive production they should win this game.
Tennessee vs. Nebraska: This game is basically a push on paper. Nebraska has been terrible on the road and the game is in Tennessee, and that's the only reason I chose Tennessee.
Auburn vs Oklahoma: Auburn has the #6 rushing offense against SEC defenses, and Oklahoma has the #55 rushing defense against Big 12 rushing attacks. I think Auburn will control the line of scrimmage on both ends and win the game. Oklahoma is really not that great, and lets not act like big game Bob has a good track record in games like this, excluding his sugar bowl win against bama.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 9:20 pm to DistrictDawg
I want Botch gone. I don't want UT to keep winning these shite Bowl games. frick conference strength. We are shite conference this year. Bama holds all the power. SEC is just cowshit. And everything needs to go perfectly for all those games to hit right anyways. We need to get better head coaches in here or shite won't matter.
Posted on 12/4/16 at 9:22 pm to REBSontheRISE
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I would be much more stoked for a Miami/Ohio vs South Alabama matchup...
I'm sure you would. Also, I apologize for leaving Ole Miss's bowl game match up out. Wait.... I can't find it.. Who do yall play again?
In all seriousness, this is a thread for teams that are actually in a bowl game. Atleast Mizzou closed the season out strong and have some sort of optimism while sitting on the couch watching the other 12 SEC teams play in their bowls.
From preseason #12, to not being one of the 12 teams in the SEC to make a bowl. With that, and the NCAA problems, you and your Rebs are quite an embarrassment to to the SEC.
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