Bowl game predictions 2010 cbs

Mountain West 1. Stanford vs. Poinsettia Bowl — Dec. Pac 10 6 vs. Mountain West 2. Arizona vs. Hawaii Bowl — Dec. C-USA 3 vs.

WAC 2. ECU vs. Fresno State. Meineke Car Care Bowl — Dec. Big East 3 vs. Pittsburgh vs. Boston College. Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl — Dec. Big 10 7 vs. MAC 1. Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan. Emerald Bowl — Dec. ACC 7 vs. Florida State vs. Music City Bowl — Dec. ACC 5 vs. North Carolina vs. South Carolina. Independence Bowl — Dec. Big 12 7 vs. Champs Sports Bowl — Dec.

Big 10 4 vs. Mountain West vs. Tucson, Ariz. ACC vs. El Paso, Tex. Jacksonville, Fla. Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nev. Music City. Nashville, Tenn. Duke's Mayo. Big Ten. Charlotte, N. San Antonio, Tex. New York, N. Boston, Mass. Guaranteed Rate. Phoenix, Ariz. San Diego, Calif. Memphis, Tenn. But this roster still needs work, and Arizona State is building some real momentum for The Sun Devils contain Cam Akers and pull away in the fourth quarter.

Both coaches did outstanding jobs this season, as Chris Klieman led Kansas State to eight wins in his first season, and Navy's Ken Niumatalolo rebounded from a clunker with nine wins entering the Army game. Expect a very quick game, as both teams love to run the ball and control the clock. Navy's edge in run defense -- Mids are 17th nationally, Wildcats are 62nd -- is the difference as Jacob Springer leads the charge.

Wyoming has a clear edge on defense and at the line of scrimmage, ranking sixth nationally in rushing yards allowed and 27th in rushing offense. Craig Bohl's team gets a lift from 1,yard rusher Xazavian Valladay against the nation's th-ranked run defense. Wyoming's defense contains quarterback Dan Ellington in the win. Utah's no-show in the Pac championship game cost it a likely playoff spot and knocked the Utes out of a New Year's Six bowl.

This game is all about Utah's motivation level. If a prideful group of seniors show up, they'll handle Texas, which ranks th nationally against the pass and will struggle to match the Utes at the line of scrimmage.

If not, Utah will lose a virtual road game and have a ton of regrets. I expect the Utah we saw for most of the season. Kirk Herbstreit and the crew preview Michigan vs.

Alabama in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl. This is one of the tougher quick-picks, as we don't know which top-level Alabama players will sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. The Tide crushed Michigan State in their last Citrus Bowl then Capital One Bowl appearance, but they also have endured motivation lapses when left out of the national title race.

Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis sees his former Crimson Tide wide receivers, and Wolverines quarterback Shea Patterson faces Alabama for the first time since I think Alabama shows up ticked off, and Jim Harbaugh's bowl blues continue. I picked a Big Ten West team over Auburn last year and paid the price in humiliation. The availability of Derrick Brown and Auburn's defensive linemen is a question, and Minnesota could neutralize them with its RPO-based offense.

But Auburn has played a much tougher schedule and boasts key talent advantages. Minnesota leads early behind big plays from Rashod Bateman , but Bo Nix and Auburn take control in the second half. These are similarly constructed teams, bolstered by elite-level offensive lines and well-coached defenses that rarely give up big plays. Both teams will be highly motivated, but I like Wisconsin's running game a little more, as Taylor finishes a historic career on a strong note. A disappointed Georgia team heads to New Orleans for the second straight year to face a Big 12 foe from the state of Texas.

Will Kirby Smart's team recharge better this time around? Both defenses are excellent and both can run the ball with multiple backs. Georgia's defense is prideful, though, and Smart will challenge the group after the LSU debacle. Boston College would love Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell to switch sidelines, but it's not going to happen. After falling just short of an AAC title, the Bearcats take out their frustrations.

After a close first half, the Bearcats take control in the third quarter and post their second straight win season. Tennessee looked really good down the stretch, winning its final five games behind an improved defense. Vols top receiver Jauan Jennings is suspended for the first half of the game, which gives Whop Philyor , Stevie Scott and Indiana's offense an opportunity for the early lead.

Indiana's struggles against teams with winning records are a concern, though, and Tennessee will rally for a close win. Ohio wasn't far away from a much better season than its record indicated, going in games decided by 10 points or fewer. Nathan Rourke is a talented dual-threat quarterback who should be able to have success against Nevada's defense. Nevada coach Jay Norvell did a good job getting his team to seven wins, but the Wolf Pack are really banged up and limited on both sides of the ball.

Frank Solich wins his third straight bowl game. Tulane is the better team but also stumbled down the stretch, losing its final three games and five of its last six. Then again, I picked against the Green Wave in last year's bowl and paid the price.

The key here is whether Southern Miss' run defense 18th nationally can contain Tulane's strong rushing attack 13th nationally. The Bulldogs have a passing attack that will look familiar to Red Raiders' fans.

It ranks third in the FBS at This will be no different. Here is another virtual pickup and intriguing Alliance matchup. State had a pair of heart-breaking losses that kept them out of the ACC championship game. Both teams closed the season strong. The Bruins average The Gophers closed the season with a victory against Wisconsin and would love to keep that momentum rolling against the Mountaineers, who were ATS as an underdog.

It could be close. What else would the line be? Both teams will have new coaches in The Fenway Park setting will be cool, too. The Hokies fired Justin Fuente, and Maryland is back in a bowl game for the first time since Motivation could be a factor on both sides, but the Hokies are the better team we think.

Clemson in the Cheez-It Bowl? The Tigers can still make it to 10 wins, and Dabo Swinney surely will use the underdog card against the Cyclones, which are trying to send Brock Purdy and running back Breece Hall out as winners.

Both schools saw their College Football Playoff runs disappear late in the season, and if Mario Cristobal takes the Miami job both schools will have new coaches in Freshman quarterback Caleb Williams had growing pains, but this game launches a legitimate Heisman campaign for Hold the mayo, right? Mack Brown's second stint at North Carolina began with a victory against South Carolina in Now, first-year coach Shane Beamer has a chance to return the favor with an over-achieving Gamecocks team.

Sam Howell will play in the bowl game, and that's why we are favoring the Tar Heels. Josh Heupel has a chance to cap off an encouraging first season with the Vols. Purdue ranks eighth in the FBS in pass offense. The Boilermakers can finish a nine-win season. This should be one of the more entertaining high-scoring games of Bowl Season. It's a matchup of teams that had disappointing seasons considering the preseason hype, and it's an exciting running back matchup between 1,yard rushers Braelon Allen and Rachaad White.

It's a rematch of the Belk Bowl, which Wake Forest won The Demon Deacons will make it interesting with their high-flying offense, but the Aggies pull out the victory late. Washington State and Miami meet in yet another matchup between Power 5 teams that will have a new coach in Senior running back Max Borghi led the Cougars to a victory in the Apple Cup, and he'll double down here against the Hurricanes.