NCAAF Bowl Season Trends and Indexes 12/20 through 1/8

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'08 - '09 Bowl Season


NCAAF
Long Sheet


'08 - '09 Bowl Season


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Saturday, December 20

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NAVY (8 - 4) vs. WAKE FOREST (7 - 5) - 12/20/2008, 11:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
NAVY is 104-72 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all games since 1992.
NAVY is 104-72 ATS (+24.8 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
NAVY is 68-42 ATS (+21.8 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
NAVY is 97-66 ATS (+24.4 Units) when playing on a Saturday since 1992.
NAVY is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
NAVY is 52-22 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
NAVY is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in games played on a neutral field since 1992.
NAVY is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in December games since 1992.
NAVY is 55-23 ATS (+29.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 against the spread versus NAVY over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 1-1 straight up against NAVY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FRESNO ST (7 - 5) vs. COLORADO ST (6 - 6) - 12/20/2008, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FRESNO ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all games this season.
FRESNO ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
FRESNO ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
FRESNO ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing on a Saturday this season.
FRESNO ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
COLORADO ST is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 1-0 straight up against FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (6 - 6) vs. S FLORIDA (7 - 5) - 12/20/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BYU (10 - 2) vs. ARIZONA (7 - 5) - 12/20/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 29-55 ATS (-31.5 Units) as a favorite since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 2-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 1-1 straight up against BYU over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, December 21

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TROY (8 - 4) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (6 - 6) - 12/21/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Tuesday, December 23

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TCU (10 - 2) vs. BOISE ST (12 - 0) - 12/23/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOISE ST is 78-45 ATS (+28.5 Units) in all games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 78-45 ATS (+28.5 Units) in all lined games since 1992.
BOISE ST is 54-20 ATS (+32.0 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
BOISE ST is 49-18 ATS (+29.2 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.
BOISE ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins this season.
BOISE ST is 29-10 ATS (+18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
TCU is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TCU is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Wednesday, December 24

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NOTRE DAME (6 - 6) at HAWAII (7 - 6) - 12/24/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Friday, December 26

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FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 6) vs. C MICHIGAN (8 - 4) - 12/26/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
C MICHIGAN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in games played on turf over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Saturday, December 27

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W VIRGINIA (8 - 4) vs. N CAROLINA (8 - 4) - 12/27/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games against ACC opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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WISCONSIN (7 - 5) vs. FLORIDA ST (8 - 4) - 12/27/2008, 4:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MIAMI (7 - 5) vs. CALIFORNIA (8 - 4) - 12/27/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
CALIFORNIA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Sunday, December 28

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N ILLINOIS (6 - 6) vs. LOUISIANA TECH (7 - 5) - 12/28/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
LOUISIANA TECH is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a bye week since 1992.
LOUISIANA TECH is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
LOUISIANA TECH is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Monday, December 29

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NC STATE (6 - 6) vs. RUTGERS (7 - 5) - 12/29/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
NC STATE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
NC STATE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
NC STATE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after playing a conference game this season.
NC STATE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
NC STATE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NORTHWESTERN (9 - 3) vs. MISSOURI (9 - 4) - 12/29/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Tuesday, December 30

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NEVADA (7 - 5) vs. MARYLAND (7 - 5) - 12/30/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up losses since 1992.
NEVADA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a bye week over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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W MICHIGAN (9 - 3) vs. RICE (9 - 3) - 12/30/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OREGON (9 - 3) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (9 - 3) - 12/30/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Wednesday, December 31

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AIR FORCE (8 - 4) vs. HOUSTON (7 - 5) - 12/31/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.
AIR FORCE is 15-38 ATS (-26.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
AIR FORCE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
AIR FORCE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AIR FORCE is 1-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 1-0 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PITTSBURGH (9 - 3) vs. OREGON ST (8 - 4) - 12/31/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) in games played on turf since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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BOSTON COLLEGE (9 - 4) vs. VANDERBILT (6 - 6) - 12/31/2008, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MINNESOTA (7 - 5) vs. KANSAS (7 - 5) - 12/31/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
KANSAS is 51-78 ATS (-34.8 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LSU (7 - 5) vs. GEORGIA TECH (9 - 3) - 12/31/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games this season.
LSU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
LSU is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGIA TECH is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Thursday, January 1

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IOWA (8 - 4) vs. S CAROLINA (7 - 5) - 1/1/2009, 11:00 AM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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CLEMSON (7 - 5) vs. NEBRASKA (8 - 4) - 1/1/2009, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MICHIGAN ST (9 - 3) vs. GEORGIA (9 - 3) - 1/1/2009, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) in road games after playing a conference game since 1992.
MICHIGAN ST is 23-45 ATS (-26.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1992.
GEORGIA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games after a bye week since 1992.
GEORGIA is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1992.
GEORGIA is 47-26 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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PENN ST (11 - 1) vs. USC (11 - 1) - 1/1/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
PENN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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VIRGINIA TECH (9 - 4) vs. CINCINNATI (11 - 2) - 1/1/2009, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field since 1992.
VIRGINIA TECH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-0 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-0 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Friday, January 2

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OLE MISS (8 - 4) vs. TEXAS TECH (11 - 1) - 1/2/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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E CAROLINA (9 - 4) vs. KENTUCKY (6 - 6) - 1/2/2009, 5:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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UTAH (12 - 0) vs. ALABAMA (12 - 1) - 1/2/2009, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 40-19 ATS (+19.1 Units) as an underdog since 1992.
UTAH is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest since 1992.
UTAH is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1992.
ALABAMA is 17-36 ATS (-22.6 Units) as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Saturday, January 3

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BUFFALO (8 - 5) vs. CONNECTICUT (7 - 5) - 1/3/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
BUFFALO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after playing a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Monday, January 5

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OHIO ST (10 - 2) vs. TEXAS (11 - 1) - 1/5/2009, 8:15 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 1-0 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 1-0 straight up against TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Tuesday, January 6

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BALL ST (12 - 1) vs. TULSA (10 - 3) - 1/6/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Thursday, January 8

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FLORIDA (12 - 1) vs. OKLAHOMA (12 - 1) - 1/8/2009, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins this season.
FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
FLORIDA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in games played on a grass field this season.
FLORIDA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins this season.
FLORIDA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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[Udog]

NCAAF
Short Sheet


'08 - '09 Bowl Season


Saturday, December 20th

Eagle Bank Bowl
Washington D.C
TV: ESPN
Navy vs. Wake Forest, 11:00 AM ET

Navy:
68-42 ATS as underdog
18-5 ATS in December

Wake Forest:
19-8 Under in non-conference games
10-2 Under after allowing 14 points or less


New Mexico Bowl
Albuquerque, NM
TV: ESPN
Fresno State vs. Colorado State, 2:30 ET

Fresno State:
1-7 ATS as a favorite
1-15 ATS off SU loss

Colorado State:
26-13 ATS off road conference win
25-12 ATS off BB conference wins


St. Petersburg Bowl
St. Petersburg, FL
TV: ESPN2
Memphis vs. South Florida, 4:30 ET

Memphis:
4-13 ATS off win by 28+ points
2-15 ATS after scoring 42+ points

South Florida:
8-2 ATS vs. Conference USA
5-1 ATS after scoring and allowing 17 or less points


Las Vegas Bowl
Las Vegas, NV
TV: ESPN
BYU vs. Arizona, 8:00 ET

BYU:
4-20 ATS after 2-game road trip
11-2 Under on neutral field

Arizona:
12-5 Under off ATS win
7-2 Under off DD conference win




Sunday, December 21st

New Orleans Bowl
New Orleans, LA
TV: ESPN
Troy vs. Southern Miss, 8:15 ET

Troy:
5-1 ATS off BB Unders
10-3 ATS off BB home games

Southern Miss:
26-13 Under in non-conference games
11-2 Under after allowing 125 or less RY last game




Tuesday, December 23rd

Poinsettia Bowl
San Diego, CA
TV: ESPN
TCU vs. Boise State, 8:00 ET

TCU:
8-2 ATS as favorite
23-12 ATS in all games

Boise State:
44-13 ATS off BB conference games
49-18 ATS off conference win




Wednesday, December 24th

Hawaii Bowl
Honolulu, HI
TV: ESPN
Notre Dame vs. Hawaii, 8:00 ET

Notre Dame:
9-1 Under in road games
8-0 Under Away off SU loss

Hawaii:
6-0 ATS after BB games w/ TO margin of +1 or better
12-4 Under on turf




Friday, December 26th

Motor City Bowl
Detroit, MI
TV: ESPN
Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan, 7:30 ET

Florida Atlantic:
6-0 Under as an underdog
6-0 ATS after allowing 37+ points

Central Michigan:
2-10 ATS after allowing 375+ passing yards
9-0 Under after allowing 325+ passing yards




Saturday, December 27th

Meineke Car Care Bowl
Charlotte, NC
TV: ESPN
West Virginia vs. North Carolina, 1:00 ET

West Virginia:
3-12 ATS Away vs. ACC
19-5 Over playing with 2+ weeks rest

North Carolina:
6-0 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3
2-0 ATS vs. Big East



Champs Sports Bowl
Orlando, FL
TV: ESPN
Wisconsin vs. Florida State, 4:30 ET

Wisconsin:
6-1 Under after allowing 31+ points BB games
0-8 ATS vs. teams outscoring opp by 10+ PPG

Florida State:
4-0 ATS off ATS loss
26-13 Under Away vs. non-conference



Emerald Bowl
San Francisco, CA
TV: ESPN
Miami (FL) vs. California, 8:00 ET

Miami (FL):
1-9 ATS off an Over
4-12 ATS after 1st month of season

California:
11-1 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
8-0 ATS off home win by 17+ points




Sunday, December 28th

Indepedence Bowl
Shreveport, LA
TV: ESPN
Northern Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech, 8:00 ET

Northern Illinois:
14-5 Under off an Under
11-3 Under when the total is between 42.5 and 49

Louisiana Tech:
4-13 ATS playing with 2+ weeks rest
6-0 Under on turf




Monday, December 29th

Papajohns.com Bowl
Birmingham, AL
TV: ESPN
NC State vs. Rutgers, 3:00 ET

NC State:
9-2 ATS as an underdog
7-0 ATS off conference game

Rutgers:
7-0 Over Away off home conference win
1-6 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points


Alamo Bowl
San Antonio, TX
TV: ESPN
Northwestern vs. Missouri, 8:00 ET

Northwestern:
3-12 ATS off SU win
5-1 Over off SU win as an underdog

Missouri:
19-7 ATS after allowing 42+ points
15-3 ATS after allowing 525+ total yards




Tuesday, December 30th

Humanitarian Bowl
Boise, ID
TV: ESPN
Nevada vs. Maryland, 4:30 ET

Nevada:
6-0 ATS off a bye week
12-3 ATS off an Over

Maryland:
19-8 Under when the line is +3 to -3
12-3 Under Away off Under



Texas Bowl
Houston, TX
TV: NFL Network
Western Michigan vs. Rice, 8:00 ET

Western Michigan:
8-1 Over as an underdog
7-0 Over off loss by 21+ points

Rice:
9-1 Over as a favorite
8-0 Over if total is 70 or higher



Holiday Bowl
San Diego, CA
TV: ESPN
Oregon vs. Oklahoma State, 8:00 ET

Oregon:
38-22 ATS off win by 17+ points
5-1 ATS playing with 2+ weeks rest

Oklahoma State:
6-0 Over playing with 2+ weeks rest
10-3 Over off ATS loss




Wednesday, December 31st

Armed Forces Bowl
Fort Worth, TX
TV: ESPN
Air Force vs. Houston, 12:00 ET

Air Force:
16-7 ATS in all games
13-4 ATS Away playing with 2+ weeks rest

Houston:
4-13 ATS after allowing 50+ points
0-6 ATS after scoring 37+ points BB games



Sun Bowl
El Paso, TX
TV: CBS
Pitt vs. Oregon State, 2:00 ET

Pitt:
3-16 ATS off BB games w/ 3+ turnovers
18-37 ATS after gaining 100 or less rushing yards

Oregon State:
8-0 ATS after covering 2 out of their last 3 games
14-4 ATS after 1st month of season



Music City Bowl
Nashville, TN
TV: ESPN
Boston College vs. Vanderbilt, 3:30 ET

Boston College:
22-9 Under Away off ATS loss
0-4 ATS in December

Vanderbilt:
17-6 Under in all games
12-4 Under off an Under



Insight Bowl
Tempe, AZ
TV: NFL Network
Minnesota vs. Kansas, 6:00 ET

Minnesota:
7-3 Over in non-conference games
33-17 Over off 3+ conference games

Kansas:
12-3 ATS as favorite
17-6 ATS playing with 2+ weeks rest



Chic-Fil-A Bowl
Atlanta, GA
TV: ESPN
LSU vs. Georgia Tech, 7:30 ET

LSU:
2-9 ATS this season
17-8 Over L25 games

Georgia Tech:
8-2 ATS this season
7-0 ATS off road win by 3pts or less




Thursday, January 1st

Outback Bowl
Tampa, FL
TV: ESPN
Iowa vs. South Carolina, 11:00 AM ET

Iowa:
10-1 Under vs. non-conference
29-15 Under after a win by 17+ points

South Carolina:
4-13 ATS after allowing 50+ points
0-6 ATS after scoring 37+ points BB games



Gator Bowl
Jacksonville, FL
TV: CBS
Clemson vs. Nebraska, 1:00 ET

Clemson:
6-0 Under as favorite
10-2 Under in bowl games

Nebraska:
3-11 ATS off home win
2-10 ATS off SU win



Capital One Bowl
Orlando, FL
TV: ABC
Michigan State vs. Georgia, 1:00 ET

Michigan State:
13-27 ATS off road conference loss
12-0 Over after having won 3 out of their last 4

Georgia:
19-5 ATS Away vs. non-conference
16-6 ATS Away off bye week



Rose Bowl
Pasadena, CA
TV: ABC
Penn State vs. USC, 5:00 ET

Penn State:
22-9 Under after scoring 42 points
31-15 Under as underdog

USC:
6-0 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 10 points
10-1 ATS in non-conference games



Orange Bowl
Miami, FL
TV: FOX
Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati, 8:15 ET

Virginia Tech:
12-2 ATS off SU win as dog
63-38 ATS off ATS win

Cincinnati:
6-0 Over on grass
5-1 Over playing with 2+ weeks rest




Friday, January 2nd

Cotton Bowl
Dallas, TX
TV: FOX
Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech, 2:00 ET

Ole Miss:
16-5 ATS after 1st month of season
5-1 ATS in bowl games

Texas Tech:
0-6 ATS Away off home conference win
6-0 Over off conference win



Liberty Bowl
Memphis, TN
TV: ESPN
East Carolina vs. Kentucky, 5:00 ET

East Carolina:
9-0 ATS Away if TO margin was +3 or better last game
15-5 Under 2nd half of season

Kentucky:
14-3 Under off BB conference losses
13-4 Under playing with 2+ weeks of rest



Sugar Bowl
New Orleans, LA
TV: FOX
Utah vs. Alabama, 8:15 ET

Utah:
40-19 ATS as an underdog
23-9 ATS playing with 2+ weeks rest

Alabama:
17-36 ATS as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points
22-7 Under as a favorite of 10.5 to 21 points




Saturday, January 3rd

International Bowl
Toronto, Canada
TV: ESPN
Buffalo vs. UConn, 7:30 ET

Buffalo:
7-0 ATS as an underdog
9-2 ATS off SU win

Connecticut:
1-10 ATS Away off BB Conference games
6-1 Under off conference loss by 21+ points




Monday, January 5th

Fiesta Bowl
Phoenix, AZ
TV: FOX
Ohio State vs. Texas, 8:15 ET

Ohio State:
8-0 Under off home win by 28+ points
8-1 Under if the total is between 49.5 and 56

Texas:
6-0 ATS off cover as DD favorite
7-1 ATS off win by 21+ points




Tuesday, January 6th

GMAC Bowl
Mobile, AL
TV: ESPN
Ball State vs. Tulsa, 8:00 ET

Ball State:
23-11 ATS in all games
14-4 ATS off an Over

Tulsa:
3-7 ATS after a loss by 3 or less points
5-9 ATS if total is 70 or higher




Thursday, January 8th

BCS Championship Game
Miami, FL
TV: FOX
Florida vs. Oklahoma, 8:15 ET

Florida:
7-0 ATS vs. teams with winning record
10-2 ATS in all games

Oklahoma:
11-1 Over this season
15-4 Over after scoring 31+ points 5 straight games

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Saturday, December 20

11:00 AM NAVY vs. WAKE FOREST
Navy is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wake Forest
Navy is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Wake Forest is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Wake Forest is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games


2:30 PM FRESNO STATE vs. COLORADO STATE
Fresno State is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
Fresno State is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado State's last 6 games
Colorado State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Fresno State



4:30 PM MEMPHIS vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
Memphis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Florida's last 5 games


8:00 PM BYU vs. ARIZONA
BYU is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
BYU is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games
Arizona is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games



Sunday, December 21

8:15 PM TROY vs. SOUTHERN MISS
Troy is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Troy is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Southern Miss is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Southern Miss is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games



Tuesday, December 23

8:00 PM TCU vs. BOISE STATE
TCU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
TCU is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
Boise State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games



Wednesday, December 24

8:00 PM NOTRE DAME vs. HAWAII
Notre Dame is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Hawaii is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Hawaii is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games



Friday, December 26

7:30 PM FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Florida Atlantic is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Florida Atlantic is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Central Michigan is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 6 games



Saturday, December 27

1:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. NORTH CAROLINA
West Virginia is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of West Virginia's last 6 games
North Carolina is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of North Carolina's last 9 games


4:30 PM WISCONSIN vs. FLORIDA STATE
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida State's last 6 games


8:00 PM MIAMI vs. CALIFORNIA
Miami is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Miami is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
California is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
California is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games



Sunday, December 28

8:00 PM NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. LOUISIANA TECH
Northern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Northern Illinois is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
Louisiana Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana Tech's last 5 games



Monday, December 29

3:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. RUTGERS
North Carolina State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
North Carolina State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:00 PM NORTHWESTERN vs. MISSOURI
Northwestern is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Northwestern is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Missouri is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Missouri is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games



Tuesday, December 30

4:30 PM NEVADA vs. MARYLAND
Nevada is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nevada's last 5 games
Maryland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Maryland's last 8 games


8:00 PM OREGON vs. OKLAHOMA STATE
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oregon's last 5 games
Oklahoma State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Oklahoma State is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games


30, 8:00 PM WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. RICE
Western Michigan is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Rice is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Rice is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games



Wednesday, December 31

12:00 PM AIR FORCE vs. HOUSTON
Air Force is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Air Force's last 10 games
Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games


2:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. OREGON STATE
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Oregon State is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Oregon State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games


3:30 PM BOSTON COLLEGE vs. VANDERBILT
Boston College is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Vanderbilt is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Vanderbilt is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games


6:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS
Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Kansas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games


7:30 PM LSU vs. GEORGIA TECH
LSU is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
LSU is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Georgia Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Georgia Tech is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games



Thursday, January 1

11:00 AM IOWA vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Iowa is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Iowa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
South Carolina is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Carolina's last 7 games


1:00 PM CLEMSON vs. NEBRASKA
Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Nebraska is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
Nebraska is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


1:00 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. GEORGIA
Michigan State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 6 games
Georgia is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Georgia is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games


5:00 PM PENN STATE vs. SOUTHERN CAL
Penn State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Penn State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Southern Cal is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


8:15 PM VIRGINIA TECH vs. CINCINNATI
Virginia Tech is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games



Friday, January 2

2:00 PM MISSISSIPPI vs. TEXAS TECH
Mississippi is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Mississippi is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas Tech is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas Tech's last 8 games


5:00 PM EAST CAROLINA vs. KENTUCKY
East Carolina is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
East Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Kentucky is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Kentucky is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


8:15 PM UTAH vs. ALABAMA
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Alabama is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games



Saturday, January 3

12:00 PM BUFFALO vs. CONNECTICUT
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Connecticut is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo



Monday, January 5

8:15 PM OHIO STATE vs. TEXAS
Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Ohio State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Texas is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games



Tuesday, January 6

8:00 PM BALL STATE vs. TULSA
Ball State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Ball State is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Tulsa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Tulsa is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games



Thursday, January 8

8:15 PM FLORIDA vs. OKLAHOMA
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Oklahoma is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


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NCAAF
Dunkel


Navy vs. Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons lost to Navy (24-17) back in September, but are 6-2 ATS over the last three seasons when revenging a loss against an opponent. Wake Forest is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Deacons favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-2 1/2). Here are all of this year's bowl picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

Game 201-202: Navy vs. Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 85.474; Wake Forest 90.588
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 5; 46
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 2 1/2; 42 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-2 1/2); Over

Game 203-204: Fresno State vs. Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 77.584; Colorado State 81.194
Dunkel Line: Colorado State by 3 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 3; 60
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+3); Over

Game 205-206: Memphis vs. South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 78.411; South Florida 87.075
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 8 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: South Florida by 12 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+12 1/2); Under

Game 207-208: BYU vs. Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 93.842; Arizona 101.648
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 8; 59
Vegas Line: Arizona by 3; 61 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-3); Under




SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

Game 209-210: Troy vs. Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 88.330; Southern Mississippi 82.456
Dunkel Line: Troy by 6; 44
Vegas Line: Troy by 4; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Troy (-4); Under




TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

Game 211-212: TCU vs. Boise State
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 106.403; Boise State 102.588
Dunkel Line: TCU by 4; 50
Vegas Line: TCU by 2 1/2; 46
Dunkel Pick: TCU (-2 1/2); Over




WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

Game 213-214: Notre Dame vs. Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 84.037; Hawaii 86.533
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 2 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Pick; 48
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii; Over




FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26

Game 215-216: Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 76.749; Central Michigan 79.917
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 3; 48
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 7; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida Atlantic (+7); Under




SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27

Game 217-218: West Virginia vs. North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: West Virginia 94.022; North Carolina 96.995
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 3; 49
Vegas Line: Pick; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina; Over

Game 219-220: Wisconsin vs. Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 92.475; Florida State 99.379
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 7; 56
Vegas Line: Florida State by 4 1/2; 52 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-4 1/2); Over

Game 221-222: Miami (FL) vs. California
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 90.961; California 102.227
Dunkel Line: California by 11; 44
Vegas Line: California by 7; 50
Dunkel Pick: California (-7); Under




SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

Game 223-224: Northern Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 78.854; Louisiana Tech 81.504
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 2 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 1 1/2; 47 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+1 1/2); Over




SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

Game 225-226: NC State vs. Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 90.546; Rutgers 101.597
Dunkel Line: Rutgers by 11; 58
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 7; 53
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (-7); Over

Game 227-228: Northwestern vs. Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 89.722; Missouri 104.888
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 15; 58
Vegas Line: Missouri by 13; 66
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-13); Under




TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30

Game 229-230: Nevada vs. Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 90.032; Maryland 87.164
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 3; 52
Vegas Line: Nevada by 1; 58
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-1); Under

Game 231-232: Western Michigan vs. Rice
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 84.470; Rice 83.031
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 1 1/2; 77
Vegas Line: Rice by 3; 73
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+3); Over

Game 233-234: Oregon vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 100.205; Oklahoma State 106.039
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 6; 82
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 3; 76 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-3); Over




WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31

Game 235-236: Air Force vs. Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Air Force 86.579; Houston 92.940
Dunkel Line: Houston by 6 1/2; 70
Vegas Line: Houston by 2 1/2; 64
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-2 1/2); Over

Game 237-238: Pittsburgh vs. Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 97.632; Oregon State 99.181
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 1 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 3; 53
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+3); Under

Game 239-240: Boston College vs. Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 96.773; Vanderbilt 88.671
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 8; 45 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston College by 3 1/2; 41
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (-3 1/2); Over

Game 241-242: Minnesota vs. Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 80.520; Kansas 96.565
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 16; 66
Vegas Line: Kansas by 10; 58
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-10); Over

Game 243-244: LSU at Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 92.547; Georgia Tech 99.626
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 7; 47
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 3 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-3 1/2); Under




THURSDAY, JANUARY 1

Game 245-246: Iowa vs. South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 101.076; South Carolina 92.672
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 8 1/2; 37
Vegas Line: Iowa by 3; 43
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-3); Under

Game 247-248: Clemson vs. Nebraska
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 95.579; Nebraska 98.482
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 3; 54
Vegas Line: Clemson by 3; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nebraska (+3); Under

Game 249-250: Michigan State vs. Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 92.204; Georgia 98.872
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 6 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Georgia by 7 1/2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+7 1/2); Over

Game 251-252: Penn State vs. USC
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 106.218; USC 118.726
Dunkel Line: USC by 12 1/2; 41
Vegas Line: USC by 9 1/2; 45
Dunkel Pick: USC (-9 1/2); Under

Game 253-254: Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 96.920; Cincinnati 95.012
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 2; 38
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 2; 42
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+2); Under




FRIDAY, JANUARY 2

Game 255-256: Mississippi vs. Texas Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 100.644; Texas Tech 111.724
Dunkel Line: Texas Tech by 11; 65
Vegas Line: Texas Tech by 5; 70 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (-5); Under

Game 257-258: East Carolina vs. Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 87.236; Kentucky 84.198
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 3; 38
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 1 1/2; 42
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (-1 1/2); Under

Game 259-260: Utah vs. Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 103.806; Alabama 108.891
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 5; 49
Vegas Line: Alabama by 10 1/2; 45 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+10 1/2); Over




SATURDAY, JANUARY 3

Game 261-262: Buffalo vs. Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 80.393; Connecticut 89.155
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 9; 47
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 4 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-4 1/2); Under




MONDAY, JANUARY 5

Game 263-264: Ohio State vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 108.147; Texas 114.401
Dunkel Line: Texas by 6; 51
Vegas Line: Texas by 9 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (+9 1/2); Under




TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
Game 265-266: Ball State vs. Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 93.882; Tulsa 88.604
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 5; 84
Vegas Line: Ball State by 2 1/2; 76 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-2 1/2); Over




WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7

Game 267-268: Florida vs. Oklahoma
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 119.963; Oklahoma 122.950
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 3; 77
Vegas Line: Florida by 3; 72
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+3); Over

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NCAAF


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EagleBank Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Navy [ESPN | 11 AM ET]

Wake Forest (-3, O/U 43.5): Wake Forest head coach Jim Grobe is pleased that his team will get a chance to play in Washington, DC, saying, "I think it's a great location and gives our players' families a chance to get to the game." The game will certainly hinge on Wake's ability to stop the Midshipmen' running attack, as their defense is led by linebacker Aaron Curry, the 2008 Butkus Award winner. The Demon Deacons hope to accomplish something the school has never achieved with a win on Saturday, which is having three straight seasons of eight or more wins.

Wake Forest is 17-7 ATS in its last 24 games vs. teams with a winning record.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Wake Forest's last 9 games overall.

Key Injuries - OL Barrett McMillan (knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 23

Navy: Navy's defense forced six Wake Forest turnovers in their 24-17 upset over the then 16th-ranked Demon Deacons. The victory supplied Wake Forest with a huge revenge factor, especially after learning it was the Midshipmen's first road win over a ranked opponent in over 23 years. Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuck made it clear that both teams would want an unfamiliar foe in the bowl season, but there was just no way around Navy-Wake II due to bowl responsibilities. The Midshipmen are keen on evening up their all-time record in bowl games, as it stands at 6-7-1 heading into Saturday.

Navy is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games vs. the ACC.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Navy's last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - CB Rashawn King (personal) is probable.

CB Ketric Buffin (foot) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 20




New Mexico Bowl: Colorado State vs. Fresno State [ESPN | 2:30 PM ET]

Colorado State: Colorado State's players come into this contest with plenty of motivation, knowing that they could end their careers with their first winning season. Head coach Steve Fairchild has changed the program around completely and became the first head coach in school history to lead his team to a bowl game in his inaugural season. The Rams are quite familiar with their old WAC-foe, holding a 6-5 all-time advantage.

Colorado State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on grass.
The UNDER is 8-3 in Colorado State's last 11 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - S Klint Kubiak (knee) is probable.
S Mike Pagnotta (shoulder) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 28

Fresno State (-2.5, O/U 60): The game certainly hinges on the Bulldogs' ability to get over their season-ending 61-10 loss to Boise State. Fresno State will rely heavily on its run game that had three rushers gain 593 yards or more going against a Colorado State defense that has allowed an average of 185 yards per game. Head coach Pat Hill has led the Bulldogs to a perfect 2-0 record in bowl games played in the Mountain Time Zone, with a victory over No. 18 Virginia in 2004 and Georgia Tech in 2007.

Fresno State is 4-27-1 ATS in its last 32 games following a SU loss.
The UNDER is 3-1 in Fresno State's last 4 games overall.

Key injuries - CB Damion Owens (finger) is OUT.
WR Devon Wylie (undislosed) is questionable.
RB Ryan Matthews (knee) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 31




St. Petersburg Bowl: Memphis vs. South Florida [ESPN2 | 4:30 PM ET]

Memphis: Memphis has a bit of familiarity with South Florida, having played them in four consecutive years from 2001-04. The Tigers come into the postseason in good spirits, after starting the season with three straight losses for the first time under head coach Tommy West. "I'm glad we're playing a BCS school," Memphis offensive tackle Brandon Pearce said. "There's a lot to play for." Having played three of their last six bowl games in a dome atmosphere may help the Tigers, as they picked up victories in two of those contests.

Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 non-conference games.
The OVER is 7-3-1 in Memphis' last 11 non-conference games.

Key Injuries - QB Tyler Bass (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 24 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

South Florida (-12.5, O/U 52.5): The Bulls will be led by ferocious senior linebacker Tyrone McKenzie, who's just 16 tackles away from setting a single-season school record. South Florida has a dominating 14-6 mark against current members of Conference USA, but the Bulls' two victories over the Tigers have been by a combined eight points. Many current players will certainly draw from the 24-7 bowl victory over East Carolina in 2006, as that was the only previous time the school has met a Conference USA opponent in a bowl game.

South Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 6-1 in South Florida's last 7 non-conference games.

Key Injuries - WR/KR Justin Teachey (quad) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 34




Las Vegas Bowl: #16 BYU vs. Arizona [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

BYU: BYU comes into the contest knowing that the Mountain West Conference enjoyed tremendous success against the Pac-10, led by the Cougars 4-1 mark over the past two seasons. The Cougars have dominated the Pac-10 on the scoreboard, outscoring opponents 141-77 in the those five match-ups. There's been much talk out of Provo that the Cougar faithful aren't exactly thrilled with BYU being placed in the Las Vegas Bowl, which could prove dangerous against an Arizona team that's playing in the postseason for the first time since 1998.

BYU is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The OVER is 4-1 in BYU's last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - DB Scott Johnson (groin) is probable.
TE Dennis Pitta (knee) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 31 (Side Play of the Day)

Arizona (-3, O/U 61.5): The Wildcats enter the postseason with plenty of momentum, picking up a 31-10 victory over in-state rival Arizona State. Second-year offensive coordinator Sonny Dykes deserves much of the credit for the Wildcats' success this year, as the offense managed to score 37.1 points per game, just two seasons removed from scoring just 16.6. Arizona's offense has the chance to redeem itself against BYU, after managing just a single-score in a 20-7 loss to the Cougars in the 2007 season-opener.

Arizona is 0-4 ATS in its last four games vs. the MWC.
The UNDER is 20-8 in Arizona's last 28 games on grass.

Key Injuries -LB Sterling Lewis (suspension) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 30


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NCAAF
Write-up


Saturday, December 20

Eagle Bowl, Washington, DC
Navy won 24-17 at Wake Forest Sept 27, outrushing Deacons 292-43, with six takeaways (+4); they've had only two weeks since Army win, which is really their Super Bowl. Middies covered their last four bowls, scoring 35.3 ppg (2-2 SU, losses by 1-3 pts). Navy shut out their last two opponents, Northern Illinois/Army.

Nine of Wake Forest's 12 games were against bowl teams (4-5); Deacs are 2-1 in last three bowls, allowing just 17 ppg- they have a junior QB who has made 35 career starts- they lost last three road games, while the Middies won their last four away from home. ACC teams are 20-11 vs spread in non-conference games, 12-8 when favored.

Both teams have +16 turnover ratios; while Wake lost to Navy this yeat they crushed Middies 44-24 LY- they didn't play Paul Johson's Georgia Tech team, but they've had three weeks to get ready for first Eagle Bowl which should be a pretty good game, played fairly close to Annapolis, so Middies should have whatever crowd edge there is.

New Mexico Bowl, Albuquerque
Fresno State had disappointing year, losing 61-10 at Boise State in last game; they're 1-10 vs spread in last 11 games, covering one of eight as a favorite. Bulldogs are 1-5 vs bowl teams this season, beating Rutgers on road in September, losing by 3 points each to Wisconsin/Hawai'i and La Tech, by 13 to Nevada, by 51 at Boise.

Colorado State is coached by former NFL assistant Fairchild; they're 6-6 playing one I-AA team, 3-4 vs spread as underdog. Rams are 1-4 vs the bowl teams they played, beating Houston by a FG, losing to TCU by 6, 35 to Cal, 33 to Utah, a FG to BYU. CSU was 2-4 on road, with wins vs sadsack San Diego State, Wyoming. This is a shaky bowl team.

Fresno allowed 28+ points in eight of last ten games; they had -7 ratio in turnovers their last four games, despite having senior QB. Fresno is 4-1 in last five bowls, with underdog covering all five, and an average total of 62.3 in last three. WAC teams are just 10-21 vs spread out of conference Since Colorado State is Mountain West team, would guess locals would pull for them, but Fresno usually travels well, should have lot of fans.

Senior QB and coach Hill would make me lean towards Fresno State.

St Petersburg Bowl
South Florida has 20 mile trip from its campus to The Trop, which has never hosted a football game before, far as I know; Bulls are 2-9 vs the spread in last 11 games on carpet. USF is in bowl for fourth year in row, having played three one-sided (0-14/24-7/21-56) games last three years. Bulls lost four of last five games; they're 3-6-1 vs spread as favorite this season. USF threw 11 INTs in last five games, scoring average of 12.5 ppg in last four. Big East teams are 12-17 vs spread out of conference.

Memphis is 2-2 in bowls under West, allowing 42.3 ppg in its last three bowl appearances; Tigers won three of last four games, are 1-3 vs bowl teams, losing by 17 to Ole Miss, 7 vs Rice, 20 to East Carolina- the win was by 6 over Southern Miss. C-USA teams are 13-16 vs spread in their non-league games, 7-8 as dog on road. Memphis had extra week to ready for this game- they lost 35-28 to Louisville in its only game vs Big East.

Memphis is 6-0 when it rushes for 192+ yards, 0-6 when they do not-- most rushing yards South Florida allowed was 146 (Pitt), with UConn, West Virginia both gaining 139. Favorites of 12+ points in non-Jan 1st bowls covered just two of 11 tries since 1996. USF is a disappointment this season, but Memphis allowed 26+ points in six of last seven games and has gone thru several QBs this year because of injuries. It is rarely good to play double digits in bowl, but there is difference in class here.

Las Vegas Bowl
BYU is in this bowl for fourth year in row, winning last two years, 38-8 and 17-16; Cougars are 10-2, but their two losses were by 32-7/48-24 vs TCU, Utah, two of the four bowl teams they faced (also beat Air Force by 14, Colorado State by 3). BYU beat Washington, UCLA, two of the lesser Pac-10 teams; they were +9 in turnovers the first six games, then -7 the last six games, going 4-2 after a 6-0 start. BYU got drilled in both games they were an underdog this season.

Arizona is in bowl for first time in decade, so they're excited, but they've also had just two weeks since their big second half vs rival Arizona State clinched their winning season. Wildcats are 1-4 vs bowl teams, losing to New Mexico of MWC and both Oregon schools- they beat Cal Bears by 15. Maybe the most impressive game Arizona played was 17-10 loss at home to USC. Pac-10 favorites are 11-5 vs spread out of conference this season., 1-3 away from home.

Underdog covered three of last four Las Vegas Bowls; MWC teams are 4-3 against the Pac-10 in this game, 6-3 overall in this bowl. Arizona held five of its 12 opponents under 50% passing; they have a senior QB who finally got Wildcats into a bowl. Think Arizona is the right side here.

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New Orleans Bowl: Southern Miss vs. Troy [ESPN | 8:15 PM ET]

Southern Miss: Southern Miss is accustomed to playing in the postseason, as the Golden Eagles will be making their 11th bowl appearance in the past 12 years. The Golden Eagles have a perfect 4-0 record in bowl games played in the state of Louisiana and an unblemished 2-0 mark against the Sun Belt Conference. Head coach Larry Fedora will have a very important motivational piece to highlight in his locker room, as a Sunday victory would extend the school's winning seasons mark to 15.

Southern Miss is 4-0 SU & ATS in its last 4 games overall.
Southern Miss is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games vs. Sun Belt.

Key Injuries - LB Korey Williams (jaw) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 24

Troy (-5, O/U 55): There's no place like a neutral-site for the Troy Trojans, as the team has compiled a 30-8 mark since the 1949 season. The Trojans are led by its defense that placed five players on the All-Conference football team, led by junior defensive end Brandon Lang who placed in the Top 15 nationally in sacks and tackles for loss. Head coach Larry Blakeney made a very important remark in a December 11th news conference stating, "The New Orleans Bowl is where we wanted to be from the outset, no question about it, and that is where we're going."

Troy is 20-8 ATS in its last 28 games overall.
The OVER is 7-2 in Troy's last 9 conference games.

Key Injuries - RB Xavier Moreland (collarbone) is doubtful

PROJECTED SCORE: 30

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Poinsettia Bowl: #9 Boise State vs. #11 TCU [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Boise State: With all the hype surrounding TCU's defense, the Broncos' unit has plenty of motivation entering Tuesday night's game. Boise State's stop unit finished third in the nation in scoring defense at 12.3 points per game, with only three teams managing to score more than 10 points. The Broncos' success on offense will undoubtedly be on the shoulders of freshman quarterback Kellen Moore, who was named to the All-WAC second team despite leading the league in pass efficiency.

Boise State is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Boise State's last 12 games on grass.

Key Injuries - TE Chris O'Neill (foot) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 20

TCU (-3, O/U 46): TCU has navigated through a challenging schedule during the 2008 campaign, as the Poinsettia Bowl marks the fourth undefeated top-10 team that the Horned Frogs will play this season. The senior class has nailed down the distinction of being the winning class in school history with a 40-10 record and has the chance of setting a school mark with four straight bowl victories. It may take the Horned Frogs a possession or two to shake off the rust of ending the season so early, as they will have played just one game in the last 45 days.

TCU s 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 3-1 in TCU's last 4 road games.

Key Injuries - LB Robert Henson (academics) is OUT.
S Tekerrein Cuba (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 27 (Side Play of the Day)

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Tuesday, December 23

Poinsettia Bowl-- Tuesday, San Diego

Boise State plays exciting bowls; their last five were all decided by six or less points, with Broncos losing three of last four- the Oklahoma game is memorable, but it is their only win in last four bowls. Freshman Moore had terrific first year at QB-- Boise is 12-0, scoring 41+ points in each of their last five games. Broncos are 7-0 vs bowl teams, but Moore tossed three INTs for TDs in his last two games, so that could be a problem. WAC teams are 10-22 vs spread in non-conference games this season.

TCU won its last three bowls, by 3-30-7 points; their last bowl loss was five years ago to Boise State, 34-31 as 11-point dog in Fort Worth Bowl, a home game for Horned Frogs. Only teams to beat TCU this season are pair of one-loss teams, Oklahoma (35-10), Utah (13-10)- Frogs had zero takeaways in those two games (-6 turnover ratio). but they had +19 TO ratio in their ten wins. Frogs lost on this field LY in regular season, 20-17 in overtime. Nine of their ten wins this season are by 17+ points.

Favorites are 2-1 in brief Poinsettia Bowl history; TCU won this game in 2006, 37-7 vs Northern Illinois. Mountain West teams are 2-1 so far in this game. Sunday's win by Southern Miss raised C-USA's spread record in non-league tilts to 16-20 this season. So far this bowl season, four of five games have gone over total, with favorites 3-2 vs spread. Frogs have covered nine of 11 as favorite this season. Oklahoma was only team that scored more than 14 points against TCU this season. This is good game, with contrasting styles. TCU's defense rates edge over a freshman QB.

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TCU vs. Boise State
The Horned Frogs look to take advantage of the extra time to prepare and build on their perfect 5-0 ATS record over the last three seasons when they have 2 weeks or more of rest. TCU is the pick (-2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Horned Frogs favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: TCU (-2 1/2).

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Hawaii Bowl: Hawaii vs. Notre Dame [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Hawaii: The Warriors nearly upset Big East champion Cincinnati in their regular-season finale but blew a 14-point lead in an eventual 29-24 loss. “They’re a top football team and that’s what great football teams do,” Hawaii head coach Greg McMackin said of the Bearcats. “We’re a good football team. But not good enough to finish.” That setback ended a three-game winning streak for Hawaii, which was still good enough to give the team a winning record and a home game in the postseason. The Warriors are 3-1 all-time in the Hawaii Bowl.

Hawaii is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Hawaii's last 9 non-conference games.

Key Injuries - RB Kealoha Pilares (foot) is probable.
SS Erik Robinson (hamstring) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 21

Notre Dame (-2, O/U 48.5): The Fighting Irish have taken a lot of criticism following a terrible finish to the season, but it isn't over yet. They dropped four of their last five games, including consecutive poor performances against Syracuse and USC in the final two. “Last year we were a crummy team that very often was noncompetitive,” Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis said. “This year I thought we were a decent football team that blew three double-digit leads in games. You are what you are, as Bill (Parcells) always said. But the difference between 6-6 and 9-3 is blowing three double-digit leads.” Now the question is whether or not this team can break an NCAA-record 9-game bowl losing streak.

Notre Dame is 0-9 SU in its last 9 bowl games.
The UNDER is 3-0-1 in Notre Dame's last 4 games overall.

Key Injuries - LB Brian Smith (knee) is probable.
WR Michael Floyd (knee) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 28 (Side Play of the Day)

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Wednesday, December 24

Hawai'i Bowl

Notre Dame lost its last nine bowls (0-7 vs spread in last seven, with an average score in last five 36-14); after a 3-9 disaster LY, Irish improved to 6-6 this year, but they lost four of last five games, with only win by 6 at Navy, when they damn near blew 27-7 lead in last 2:00. Losing 24-23 at home to Syracuse, followed by getting outgained 449-91 at USC took lot of the starch out of their three-game improvement. Now comes the distraction of OC Haywood leaving to become head coach at Miami, O.

Hawai'i got crushed in Sugar Bowl LY, but were in over its head playing Georgia; they're 4-0 playing at home in this bowl. After an 0-3 start vs D-I teams this season, Hawai'i went 6-3 in last nine games, with its only home loss in last five games 29-24 vs Big East champ Cincinnati- they're 3-4 vs bowl teams this season. After trying three different QBs, finally Alexander settled in- Warriors are 2-6 when they score less than 30 pts, 5-0 when they score 30+. Hawai'i had eight INTs in its last four games.

This bowl aims to entertain; average total in last six Hawai'i Bowls is a whopping 84.7. Underdogs are 5-3 vs spread in this game, with favorites winning four of last five SU. WAC teams are 11-22 vs spread outside the conference, with Fresno (40-35), Boise State (17-16) already losing their bowl games. Notre Dame's best win this season was over Navy- they're 1-5 vs bowl teams this season, and this is a road game, for sure. Hawai'i is 3-4 vs bowl teams. Lot of pressure on Notre Dame to avoid a second straight losing season.

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Wednesday write-up and pick

Notre Dame vs. Hawaii
The Irish hope to finish strong after ending the regular season with a lopsided loss against USC (38-3), but are just 4-13 ATS after losing by 21 points or more and must face a Hawaii team that has won 21 of its last 24 SU at Aloha Stadium. The Warriors are the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has Hawaii favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Hawaii.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

Game 213-214: Notre Dame vs. Hawaii
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 84.037; Hawaii 86.533
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 2 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Pick; 48
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii; Over

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Motor City Bowl: Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan [ESPN | 7:30 PM ET]

Florida Atlantic: Florida Atlantic enters with tremendous momentum, posting a 5-1 record in the final six games and junior quarterback Rusty Smith heated up by passing for 1,553 yards and 17 touchdowns. The program is still in its early days, but they became the youngest program to earn a berth to a bowl game when they captured a victory in the 2007 New Orleans Bowl. Owls head coach Howard Schnellenberger possesses a perfect 5-0 bowl mark and has said, "It's a great feeling for us to be invited to play in the Motor City Bowl and a personal thrill for me to be taking FAU to Detroit."

Florida Atlantic is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Florida Atlantic's last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries - OL Vinnie Henderson (ankle) is probable.
K Warley Leroy (academics) is OUT.
LB Andre Clark (academics) is OUT
OL Kevin Miller (academics) is OUT.
OL Brandon Jackson (academics) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 35 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Central Michigan (-7, O/U 68): Central Michigan may enter Friday's game lacking motivation, as the Chippewas will be one of just three programs to be playing in the same bowl game for at least the third year in a row. The offense has thrived when playing at Ford Field, averaging 40.6 points per game in five previous appearances en route to a 3-2 all-time record. Defensively, Central Michigan will lean heavily on a line that accounted for 28 sacks this season, which is more than the team total for any other school in the Mid-American Conference.

Central Michigan is 18-6-2 ATS in its last 26 games as a favorite.
The OVER is 14-6 in Central Michigan's last 20 games overall.

Key Injuries - S Chaz West (foot) is questionable.
DT Casey Droscha (leg) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 42

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Friday, December 26

Motor City Bowl, Friday

Howard Schnellenberger is 5-0 in bowl games at Miami, Louisville and Florida Atlantic; Owls (-3) trounced Memphis 44-27 LY in New Orleans Bowl, their first-ever bowl. This year, FAU started season 1-5, losing its first two Sun Belt games, before winning five of last six, including 56-50 OT game vs Fla. International in last game that got them here. Owls are 2-4-1 vs spread as underdog this season, losing money grabs at Mich St (17-0), Texas (52-10), Minnesota (37-3). FAU is 6-0 when they score 20+ points, 0-6 when they don't.

Central Michigan is playing in this bowl third year in row, losing 51-48 in LY's game to Purdue (+7.5) after beating Middle Tennessee 31-14 (-8) two years ago. Chippewas allowed 31-56 points in losing last two games to Ball State (31-24), Eastern Michigan (56-52)- their last three wins are by 1-3-3 points, with CMU allowing average of 29 ppg in the three Ws. In their last five games, Chippewas allowed average of 34.8 ppg. MAC teams are 28-16 vs spread out of conference this season, 7-4 as favorite. Central Michigan is 1-4 vs spread as a favorite this season.

Howard Schnellenberger was head coach in NFL and had won a national title with Miami Hurricanes before any of these players were even alive. Have to respect his 5-0 bowl record, especially with QB who has made 29 career starts. Motor City Bowl isn't ideal destination for college kids, but at least the game is indoors, in an NFL stadium; Central will have big edge in crowd support, since they're couple hours away. MAC teams are 2-4 in this bowl the last six years, with favorites 6-5 vs the spread.

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