Eagles Bank Bowl Wake Forest vs. Navy- Players to watch: Riley Skinner quarterback for Wake, I think he is the X factor of this battle and if he doesnt throw interceptions, Wake will be in this game. The Navy Defense, they havent allowed a touchdown since the loss to Notre Dame, they have made plays all season so if they can disrupt Skinner it could be a long game. This game is a rematch from earlier this season where the Naval Academy just owned the Demon Deacons when they were ranked. The weather will not be great in this one so that played to the Midshipmen advantage with a strong running game. Navy will get it done again and I dont think Wake Forest will play them again for a long time. NAVY 21-10
New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, New Mexico) Colorado State vs. Fresno State- Players to watch: Gartell Johnson, running back for Colorado State, he has rushed for over 80 yards plus in the last six games and I believe will have more of an impact on the game than Billy Farris. He needs a big game for the Rams. Tom Brandstater, quarterback for Fresno State, they need a big effort out of him to win the game. He has been poor of late and the Bulldogs have struggled. When its all said and done, the Bulldogs are the better team in this one because the Rams have shown weakness on the defense end giving up big points to California and BYU. FRESNO 38-17
Magicjack St. Petersburg Bowl (St. Petersburg) Memphis vs. South Florida- Players to watch: Curtis Steele, running back for Memphis, he is their go-to guy in big situations so he will need to have a big day on the ground for the Tigers to be in it. Matt Grothe, quarterback for South Florida he had a big year last year and this year sort of fell off the radar, still a dual threat. This game is 10 minutes away from South Florida campus, usually when that happens the other team suffers. USF 35-14
I couldnt get to computer before the BYU-Arizona, I would of went with the Wildcats (who won 31-21) because they had been on a roll as late. Also the Cougars haven't been that impressed throughout the last couple of weeks especially on the defense end of the ball. They had no answer for Willie Tuitama.
New Orleans Bowl (New Orleans) Troy vs. Southern Miss-Players to watch: DuJuan Harris running back for Troy, he has been the best player on the field for the Trojans this year on the offense end, he will need a big game tonight. DeAndre Brown, wide receiver for Southern Miss, he has been the home-run threat for the Eagles this year and if he has big game, usually results in a big game for Southern Miss. This should be an interesting game with a very hot Southern Miss team and a good Troy team, I will take the team who seems to be peaking at the right time. SOMISS 27-17
San Diego Credit Poinsettia Bowl (San Diego) 9. Boise State vs. 11. TCU- Players to watch: Kellen Moore quarterback for Boise State, it will be interesting to see how the freshman handles the tough Horned Frog defense, if he struggles it could be a long day for the Broncos. TCU Defense this is one of the best defenses in the country, held some of the best offenses to some of their lowest totals all year. This is one of the best games before January 1st and it will be a struggle to see if the Broncos offense topples the Horned Frog defense, I can see Moore getting rattled easily by TCU. TCU 16-13
Sheraton Hawaii Bowl (Honolulu) Hawaii vs. Notre Dame- Players to watch: Greg Alexander quarterback for Hawaii, he didnt play in the beginning of the year but has come on strong in the last couple of weeks, he had 315 and 275 in his last two games. Jimmy Clausen quarterback for Notre Dame, I have been high on Clausen all year and I think he just needs to find his accuracy to become a great quarterback, he has the skills and the receivers to do it. This should be a challenge for the Fighting Irish as Hawaii defends their island very well. I will take the Irish but it will be close game, dont be surprised if they try to roast Charlie Weis at halftime for dinner. ND 24-20
Happy Bowl Week.
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