College Football Bowl Predictions Part 2

Hello, all. Part of our bowl predictions is here, and so is our graphic. In case you folks are wondering, I will be posting my Penn State/playoff picks in seperate articles. Let's get into it.

Georiga (7-5) vs. TCU (6-6)
Both of these teams have had disappointing 2016's, and although I see TCU bouncing back next season, and the SEC, aside from Alabama, is pretty bland, I'll take the Bulldogs. Look for Nick Chubb to shine.

Georiga 30, TCU 21 


#18 Stanford (9-3) vs. North Carolina (8-4)

Forget Christian McCaffery. Mitch Trubinsky is the man to watch in this game. Without McCaffery, I expect the Cardinal offense to sputter a tad, and the combination of that, and Turbisky being a stud will propel the Tar Heels to victory. Trubisky is smart, he is athletic, and he is built like a prototypical NFL QB, and in my mind, he could be the most pro-ready quarterback coming into this April's NFL draft. Yes, I did initially pick Stanford before McCaffrey decided to skip the bowl game. Disregard that.

UNC 34, Stanford 23

Nebraska (9-3) at #21 Tennesse (8-4)

Yes, Tennesse has been a disappointment. But of all the 8+ win teams in Power 5 conferences, is there any weaker than Nebraska? We're talking about a team that lost to Ohio State by 59 points and lost it's last game at Iowa by 30 points, and somehow manage to be unranked despite going 9-3 in the toughest conference in America. The Huskers also don't have any particularly impressive wins on their resume. Therefore, Nebraska is terribly overrated, and I feel that the Tennesse is better on both sides of the ball. Expect Josh Dobbs to shine in his final game in Orange.

Tennesse 35, Nebraska 14


#6 Michigan (10-2) at. #11 Florida State (9-3) 

One of the best non-playoff games. Michigans had some tough luck over the past month, and although the Seminoles usually have success in their home state, I think Michigan will be too pissed off to handle on Friday Night. Last season, Michigan lost their season finale to Ohio State, and wound up facing the Florida Gators in the Citrus Bowl, which is in Florida. The Maize and Blue pounded the Gators, 41-7. See the similarities? Although I think Florida State will give the Wolverines a fight, I see UM's defensive line, which is regarded as the best in the country, to make life tough for Dalvin Cook, and that will be a big difference in Michigan's victory. Also, expect Amara Darbow to have a hell of a night.

Michigan 23, Florida State 17

Georiga Tech (8-4)  vs. Kentucky (7-5)

Georiga Tech's famed triple option offense is alive and well, as the Jackets rank #10 in the country in rushing offense. Kentucky, on the other hand, is ranked just #62 in running defense. Because of these numbers, I see Justin Thomas and the Jackets running the ball down UK's throats, and getting that W. Believe that.

Georiga Tech 42, Kentucky 28

#17 Florida (8-4) at Iowa (8-4) 
If you like love offense, then hide the kids and wife for this one. Both of these teams are built on defense, and I think that the Gators have the better athletes on that side of the ball. Teez Tabor leads a unit that will make interim defensive coordinator Randy Shannon proud on New Years Day. It will be low scoring, but, contrary to what I said about Florida, I do trust Iowa's bread and butter, which is their running game, to do enough against the Gator defense to pull out the W. Just have a feeling, man.

Iowa 21, Florida 16

#15 Western Michigan (13-0) vs. #8 Wisconsin (10-3) 

Again, one of the better games of the bowl season. I'm going to  go against the grain and put my faith in the Broncos. I just have a feeling that the Cotton Bowl will be the day that all doubts are put to rest about P.J. Fleck's team. Look for wide receiver Corey Davis to boost his already high draft stock, and the Broncos to have some fun on their way to a landmark victory.

Western Michigan 31, Wisconsin 24

#14 Auburn (8-4) at #7 Oklahoma (10-2) 

Oklahoma is a playoff caliber team. If not for a brutal non-conference slate, they would be in the top 4. With all due respect to Auburn and their solid running game, I think that Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook will flex their muscles. Auburn, like many SEC teams these days, is good, but not great, and they will get exposed in the Superdome, baby.

Oklahoma 35, Auburn 21