After a 2-1 day yesterday (thanks for nothing Central Florida), let's see if we can do better today. The slate is full with five bowl games. Of course, these selections are for entertainment purposes only.
Military Bowl -- Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati (-2.5)
Virginia Tech ended the season with its traditional victory over Virginia, but there are whispers in Blacksburg that Frank Beamer might be over the hill. The Hokies haven't done much of anything since beating Ohio State in early September. I like Cincinnati and give the points.
Sun Bowl -- Duke vs. Arizona State (-7.0)
There hasn't been much sun in El Paso this week. The weather has been gray with some ice. David Cutcliffe continues to be a miracle worker in Durham. How much of a miracle worker? Duke is going to spend big bucks on Wallace Wade Outdoor Stadium. You must be joking! I wonder if Coach K approved? Duke made another nice run, but Arizona State is just going to be too much for the B. Devils. Take the S. Devils in what could be a hell of a game (Sorry).
Independence Bowl -- South Carolina vs. Miami (-3.5)
Phil and Uncle Si will welcome these two downtrodden teams to the first Duck Commander Independence Bowl. Shreveport in late December is not one of the most desirable bowl trips, but both of these teams enter the game looking to secure a winning season. Since the loss to Clemson and quote from Steve Spurrier about coaching just two or three more years, it has been a five-alarm dumpster fire in Columbia. But I believe the Gamecocks will pull it together and weather the storm. I think the team from the Midlands will win straight up.
Pinstripe Bowl -- Penn State vs. Boston College (-2.5)
Two cool things about this bowl -- NYC and getting to play in Yankee Stadium. Another cool thing -- the weather. Not exactly a balmy location. As is the norm, BC played everybody tough this season. They torched Southern Cal. They can close, extremely close, to beating Florida State in Tallahassee. Eagle quarterback Tyler Murphy does a good job of running and throwing. We know James Franklin can coach. Look what happened to Vanderbilt after he left Nashville. But Penn State's offense has been a train wreck. I expect a low-scoring game. Fly with the Eagles.
Holiday Bowl -- Nebraska vs. Southern Cal (-7.0)
Nebraska has no D and no Bo. Southern Cal has won three of its last four and scored 38 or more points in the three victories. Stick a sword in the Cornhuskers. They are done. Fight on for old SC. Take the Trojans and the points.
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